In the days following her breech water birth, I've wondered what made the drastic difference
in the length of my labor this time around (over 12 hours shorter than my previous shortest and over 20 hours shorter than most of my labors).
Statistics from the Doula Organization of North America show a 25 percent decrease
in length of labor, 50 percent reduction in C - sections and improved mental health and infant care for mothers who use doulas.
However, there's a huge variation
in the length of labor.
Every pregnancy is different, and there's wide variation
in the length of labor.
Not exact matches
Joshua B. Freeman,
labor historian and CUNY professor at Queens College
in New York said he would call the contract a win for the union, while noting the increasing rarity
of a strike
of that size and
length.
The woman goes to great
lengths to choose a provider who she's comfortable with — she
labors at home
in a tub
in a totally peaceful, relaxed environment instead
of freaking out, and she refuses the cesarean that the hospital is trying to force on her.
I have basically stopped ordering IA because nursing staff are determined to interpret it as «20 min
of EFM, 40 min off», which is an unacceptably long
length of time without checking FHT
in active
labor.
While some couples are quite happy not having sex, most are not and an argument can be made that if you're
in a committed relationship and you're not
in the mood for sex for a
length of time, well, OK — you might want to be open to exploring why; there's probably a treasure trove
of reasons, some complicated (a history
of sexual abuse, religious upbringing, body shame, etc.) and some not (raising young kids, menopause, emotional
labor, etc.).
Increasing the
length of the second stage
of labor to two hours for multiparas, three hours for nulliparas and even longer
in certain cases, such as the use
of an epidural.
In fact, compared to women who have standard hospital deliveries, those who hire doulas have half the chance of undergoing a cesarean section; experience less forceps deliveries; and have labors that are reduced in length by a quarte
In fact, compared to women who have standard hospital deliveries, those who hire doulas have half the chance
of undergoing a cesarean section; experience less forceps deliveries; and have
labors that are reduced
in length by a quarte
in length by a quarter.
You will still have contractions during this stage
of labor, but they are frequently different
in feel and
length.
And just
in case you need some convincing, research (like this and this and this) has shown that women supported by a doula are: * more likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth * less likely to ask for pain medication * less likely to have a cesarean birth * more likely to report a positive birth experience * more likely to have a decrease
length of labor
First - time moms were reported to generally experience 6 - 12 hours
in the first stage
of labor (from the time they are dilated four centimeters) with an average
length of 7.7 hours.
That early
labor is really something is not done
in the hospital for many women, so it isn't really counted
in many
of the averages when looking at the
length of labor.
Studies show that using a doula can decrease the
length of labor, increase your satisfaction and make
labor safer for you and baby because
of a decrease
in interventions.
Laboring and delivering
in water is associated with a reduction
in length of labour and perineal trauma for baby, and a reduction
in analgesia requirements for all women.
In addition to reducing the chance of a miscarriage, exercising will help to reduce the length of time a pregnant woman is in labo
In addition to reducing the chance
of a miscarriage, exercising will help to reduce the
length of time a pregnant woman is
in labo
in labor.
Decreased medical intervention
in labor Increased satisfaction with her partner and her birth experience Reduces the overall cesarean rate by 50 % Reduces use and request
of pain medication by 28 % Reduces dissatisfaction with birth by 33 % Reduces
length of labor by 25 % to 50 %
Several variables such as
length of time
in labor or how far
labor progressed, antibiotic use, natural vs. artificial rupture
of membranes, and / or other interventions that may influence the microbiome were also not examined [10].
However, the
length of the first stage
of labor and total duration
of labor were significantly shorter
in the yoga group (mean
length of first stage = 520 minutes
in yoga group vs. 660 minutes
in control group; mean total time
in labor 559 minutes
in yoga group vs. 684 minutes
in control group)....»
Comparison
of a novel test for placental alpha microglobulin - 1 with fetal fibronectin and cervical
length measurement for the prediction
of imminent spontaneous preterm delivery
in patients with threatened preterm
labor
Since changes
in the
length, strength, and frequency
of contractions are the all - important hallmarks
of true, progressing
labor, it is a good idea for you to (1) know how to time correctly and (2) keep a written record.
Benefits to working with a doula are discussed
in detail and include reducing the need for cesarean births, shortening the
length of labor, decreasing pain medication, and enhancing bonding and breastfeeding.
About the only thing doctors have had any success with controlling
in labor is pain and
length of labor (Rothman 1993).
Atkinson, M. W., Guinn, D., Owen, J., and Hauth, J. C. Does magnesium sulfate affect the
length of labor induction
in women with pregnancy - associated hypertension?
Since changes
in the
length, strength, and frequency
of contractions are the all - important hallmarks
of true, progressing
labor, it is a good idea for your partner to (1) know how to time correctly and (2) keep a written record.
In a study to be presented Thursday, Jan. 26, in the oral concurrent session at 1:15 p.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal - Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, researchers with the Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada will present their findings in a study titled, Reduction of total labor length through the addition of parenteral dextrose solution in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
In a study to be presented Thursday, Jan. 26,
in the oral concurrent session at 1:15 p.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal - Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, researchers with the Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada will present their findings in a study titled, Reduction of total labor length through the addition of parenteral dextrose solution in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
in the oral concurrent session at 1:15 p.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal - Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, researchers with the Université de Sherbrooke
in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada will present their findings in a study titled, Reduction of total labor length through the addition of parenteral dextrose solution in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada will present their findings
in a study titled, Reduction of total labor length through the addition of parenteral dextrose solution in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
in a study titled, Reduction
of total
labor length through the addition
of parenteral dextrose solution
in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
in induction
of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled tria
in nulliparous: results
of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled trial.
In my experience (and the experiences of many birth professionals I work with), VBACs tend to be longer in length than non-VBAC labor
In my experience (and the experiences
of many birth professionals I work with), VBACs tend to be longer
in length than non-VBAC labor
in length than non-VBAC
labors.
I have read several recommendations and after conducting my own research I integrated many tips during and after pregnancy, which I believe helped
in many ways reduce the
length of my
labor and helped promote a healthy post-partum recovery.
Barbara and Nancy told us they put the needs
of their clients first and go to great
lengths to remove the anxiety, stress, and
labor involved
in the search for a committed relationship.
The 199 collective bargaining agreements for teachers on file at the Bureau
of Labor Statistics
in January 2005 averaged 105 pages
in length.
For months, welders and riveters had worked by night to meet the deadline, tethered to the steel frame by
lengths of hemp rope,
laboring in the haloes
of sodium lamps.
In a study, incorporation
of NPs to inpatient care teams was observed to increase revenue, reduce
length of hospital stays, and standardize quality
of care, 4 while another study observed the employment
of one NP per two physicians to decrease patient costs without compromising quality
of care.5 Although creating an efficient PA or NP and physician team takes commitment, the benefits easily outweigh the costs, allowing for clear division
of labor and leading to an efficient and effective team.
Champ
of the Camp is the first ever feature -
length documentary filmed
in the controversial
labor camps
of the United Arab Emirates.
According to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics — the average
length of unemployment was 35.3 weeks
in January 2013, the median
length came to 16 weeks, and 38.1 %
of the unemployed were out
of a job for 27 weeks or more.
According to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics — the average
length of unemployment was 37 weeks
in August 2013, the median
length came to 16.4 weeks, and 37.9 %
of the unemployed were out
of a job for 27 weeks or more.