Today, humans rely on culture, often in the form of modern medicine, to change that outcome, using assisted birth
with doctors or midwives, for example.
«If you get anxious around medical providers or have had a poor previous experience
with doctors or midwives, an unassisted birth may be a more relaxed experience and could make you feel safer,» says Gina Crosley - Corcoran, a doula and childbirth educator and blogger at The Feminist Breeder.
This could mean talking more
with your Doctors or Midwives, seeking support from an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), Postpartum Doulas, Counselors or Therapists, and even enlisting complementary healing modalities such as Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists.
It's always best to check
with your doctor or midwife before drinking any.
Before you begin any kind of exercise during pregnancy, it is always important to check
with your doctor or midwife.
Talk
with your doctor or midwife about using an over-the-counter pain reliever to help with pain.
While this is certainly important, there are some things that you can do to get more out of your prenatal care and to help build a strong relationship
with your doctor or midwife.
It also doesn't allow you to practice any skills or have conversations about what you've learned
with your doctor or midwife.
If you're pregnant, especially if it's for the first time, you may be wondering what will happen at your prenatal care appointments
with your doctor or midwife.
For any expecting mamas that struggle with high potassium levels, gestational diabetes, or high blood pressure, please check
with your doctor or midwife before consuming.
If you're concerned about the amount you are gaining (too much or too little), don't hesitate to discuss
it with your doctor or midwife.
Make sure you speak
with your doctor or midwife before stating an exercise program and if you have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to call them.
You should check
with your doctor or midwife, however, if you are at risk of premature labour or have any pain or bleeding during pregnancy.
One plus of unassisted birth, she adds, is that «you can still have traditional prenatal care
with a doctor or midwife, even if you choose to birth on your own.»
If your partner has a birth plan, you may need to let the labor and delivery nurses know about it (you should have already discussed
it with the doctor or midwife).
You will still have prenatal care appointments
with doctor or midwife and potentially see your doula.
If there are any concerns that you may have with your baby's positioning, be sure to discuss
them with your doctor or midwife.
Usually, by the time your hair begins to thin, you have already had your postpartum check up
with your doctor or midwife.
Check
with your doctor or midwife before engaging in strenuous exercise.
If you suspect that you are carrying twins or more, discuss your feelings
with your doctor or midwife.
If you're pregnant, or unsure of your results, check in
with your doctor or midwife.
The only problem is that you may not be able to tell if it's a sign of labor or plain old ordinary stomach upset, making it one of those symptoms that you'll want to discuss
with your doctor or midwife.
Mom's GD can cause health issues for baby if her sugars aren't well - controlled, so there's something to be said for consulting
with a doctor or midwife about those numbers.
Every baby is different so the best bet is to check
with your doctor or midwife and if it makes you feel better get baby regularly weighed.
Discuss the options
with your doctor or midwife to determine which method is best for you and your child.
For a first baby, some practitioners have told us that a helpful way of remembering what to do is «311»: After conferring
with your doctor or midwife, consider delaying your trip to the hospital until your contractions are less than 3 minutes apart, last for 1 minute, and have been like this for 1 hour.
Check in
with your doctor or midwife if you're vomiting so much you're not keeping anything down or you're losing weight, McLean says.
Protect yourself and your baby by communicating
with your doctor or midwife about chest pain you may have during pregnancy.
Please speak
with your doctor or midwife about your use of TENS.
Before labor begins, moms to be should have this conversation
with their doctor or midwife so they are prepared.
If you haven't already done so, now is a good time to visit
with your doctor or midwife so you can plan and begin your healthy journey through pregnancy.
Speak
with your doctor or midwife for more information on eating peanuts and pregnancy.
Be sure to discuss your travel plans
with your doctor or midwife.
* Disclaimer: By no means am I a doctor or personal trainer, so be sure to talk
with your doctor or midwife to find a prenatal workout that works best for you and your baby.
Check
with your doctor or midwife.
Since this tea contains turmeric, consult
with a doctor or midwife before consuming this if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
It is also important to check
with your doctor or midwife before consuming any herb while breastfeeding.
Any pregnant woman should absolutely work
with her doctor or midwife to determine the safest and most effective form of testing for her and her baby.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, you should check
with your doctor or midwife before using any herbal remedy or supplement.
I would personally recommend checking
with a doctor or midwife before taking an essential oils during pregnancy.
Of course, if you are pregnant, check
with your doctor or midwife to make sure using a birth ball is safe for you and to find out the best ways to use it.
As with anything, check
with a doctor or midwife before doing oil pulling, especially if pregnant.
Because every pregnancy is different, it is best to check
with your doctor or midwife first.
Use caution and common sense together
with your doctor or midwife's advice.
Always check
with a doctor or midwife to be sure.
As always, check
with a doctor or midwife before taking or changing anything, especially during pregnancy, but do your research on this one!
Discussing these expectations
with your doctor or midwife prior to labor will give you an idea of what to expect from him or her well in advance.
You should check
with your doctor or midwife, however, if you are at risk of premature labour or have any pain or bleeding during pregnancy.
If you have concerns about your hormones, speak
with your doctor or midwife.
Note that, even though this article was reviewed by a certified nurse midwife, it is imperative that you speak
with your doctor or midwife before you try any of these methods.