Sentences with phrase «things during labor and delivery»

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Even if you and your doctor agree to attempt a vaginal delivery, things may happen during labor or delivery that make a C - section necessary.

As for his patients who would choose a hospital delivery, they were well - known for making things «difficult» for hospital staff: refusing to be «shaved», have enemas, (both still standard procedures in 1981) and wanting to do unthinkable things like get up and walk around during labor instead of lying (preferably) on their backs or sides strapped to a fetal monitor - all with the encouragement and blessing of their doctor.

A midwife takes all the time necessary to explain things regarding a woman's health during pregnancy, labor, delivery and afterward so a woman fully understands what is happening to her, to her baby, and what to expect.

You may not imagine that during labor and delivery, there can be many things that affect directly breastfeeding.

You skewed my words regarding «managing» my birth... the whole point of the midwife is to alert the mother of the possibility of a problem, just like an OB so then a proper course of action can be taken... I was merely saying that they don't think of birth as a medical emergency from the beginning, requiring things that are unnecessary, like constant monitoring because it's easier than intermittent monitoring, or restricting maternal intake because the doctor could get puked on, or have fecal matter excreted during delivery is selfish (and yes, I know, the mother could aspirate, but the rate of that is low too... and I'm not saying they need to eat a steak dinner... but denying a drink of water, or a popsicle during a long labor is just ridiculous, as is rushing a natural process for convenience sake.)

I would love to hear some unexpected things that took place during labor and deliveries, as birth stories are simply one of my favorite topics to read.

There are some specific labor and delivery moments that will confirm your OG mom status, so if you're looking to join the ranks, know that there are a few things you can do during birth to solidify your status.

The following fifteen items are things that doctors do which put baby in distress during labor and delivery, and not all of them are innocent mistakes.

Things tend to move relatively quickly during the labor and delivery process.

The good news is that there are some things you can do leading up to, and during, your labor and delivery to prevent this.

No matter how things turn out and what decisions you make during your labor and delivery, it's a very empowering experience and whatever choices you make will be the exact right ones for you and your baby!!

The main things I requested were to not be checked, have intermittent monitoring, be able to be active during labor, try side laying or squatting position for delivery, delayed cord clamping, and skin to skin for the first hour.

Flexibility and strength There are a number of things you can do to improve your flexibility and strength during pregnancy, which can help make labor and delivery easier in the nine short months before your little bundle of joy makes his or her big splash into the world.

When labor begins, these things ratchet up again and then drop quickly during delivery when blood is lost as a result of birth.

When baby fails to get into position for birth, things can become difficult for mom during labor and delivery, no matter how much patience and effort she puts into things.

These vary depending on your needs and resources, but generally include such things as medical care, housing, transportation to / from appointments, clothing, food, childcare during labor & delivery, etc..