Not exact matches
I am convinced I had a succesful vaginal
birth of a 9.9 pound 22 inches long baby boy because I didn't
fear labor and delivery.
And now there come reports that birth trauma — defined as a frightening labor experience that leaves a woman with PTSD - like symptoms — is on the rise in the U.K., and that women are increasingly opting for C - sections out of a fear of natural labor
And now there come reports that
birth trauma — defined as a frightening
labor experience that leaves a woman with PTSD - like symptoms — is on the rise in the U.K.,
and that women are increasingly opting for C - sections out of a fear of natural labor
and that women are increasingly opting for C - sections out
of a
fear of natural
labor...
Some common triggers, according to the
Birth Trauma Association, are: lengthy labor or short and very painful labor, induction, poor pain relief, feelings of loss of control, high levels of medical intervention, traumatic or emergency deliveries (e.g. emergency cesarean section), impersonal treatment or problems with staff attitudes, not being listened to, lack of information or explanation, lack of privacy and dignity, fear for baby's safety, stillbirth, birth injuries to the baby, NICU stay, poor postpartum care, previous trauma (such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma with a previous bi
Birth Trauma Association, are: lengthy
labor or short
and very painful
labor, induction, poor pain relief, feelings
of loss
of control, high levels
of medical intervention, traumatic or emergency deliveries (e.g. emergency cesarean section), impersonal treatment or problems with staff attitudes, not being listened to, lack
of information or explanation, lack
of privacy
and dignity,
fear for baby's safety, stillbirth,
birth injuries to the baby, NICU stay, poor postpartum care, previous trauma (such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma with a previous bi
birth injuries to the baby, NICU stay, poor postpartum care, previous trauma (such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma with a previous
birthbirth).
As a result
of these
and other findings, Lamaze International updated our six evidence - based key practice papers in Fall 2009 to ensure women realize that these practices simplify the
birth process with a natural approach that helps alleviate
fears and manage pain, with the ultimate goal
of keeping
labor and birth as safe
and healthy as possible for each individual woman...
With a midwife as your
laboring and birth support professional you can prepare for
birth in ways that minimize
fear, with a focus on open
and continuous communication, continuity
of care, informed choice
and confidence
and the use
of technology when necessary.
Those who subscribed to the philosophy
of natural
birth were free
of fear, free
of anesthesia
and, for the most part, free
of the discomfort
of labor.
While it's true that
fear is not helpful in
labor and birth,
and adrenaline can decrease natural
birth hormones that make
labor safer
and more efficient, the act
of total avoidance (trying to avoid
fear at all costs) paradoxically arises from a place
of fear.
Attending Childbirth Education classes is one way to feel more secure about what
birth will be like
and help remove some
of the
fear of labor.
But several factors — the insurance industry's practice
of compensating obstetricians per intervention, the growing pressures on physicians to carry a high volume
of patients, the
fear of lawsuits should
births go badly — have combined to dissuade hospitals
and medical practices from taking a wait -
and - see approach to healthy
labors.
As pregnancy progresses
and labor seems to be around the corner, it is natural to experience a certain amount
of fear and anxiety in anticipation
of giving
birth.
«Taking Charge
of Your Fertility, Business
of Being Born,
Birth Without
Fear, Active
Labor by Janet Blaskas, Natural Hospital
Birth by Cynthia Gabriel, Nursing Mother's Companion, Happiest Baby on the Block,
and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.
The Other Side
of the Glass is about a baby, a mama's
and family's basic human right to
labor and birth free
of fear and intimidation.