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Childbirth (also called labo(u)r, birth, partus or parturition) is the culmination of a human pregnancy with the emergence of a newborn infant from its mother's uterus.
A woman is considered to be in labour when she begins experiencing regular, strong uterine contractions, accompanied by changes of her cervix — primarily effacement and dilation. While childbirth is widely experienced as painful, some women do report painless labours. When the baby is born its birth weight is determined.
The normal birth
First stage: contractions
A typical human childbirth will begin with the onset of contractions of the uterus. The frequency and duration of these contractions varies with the individual. The onset of labour may be sudden or gradual, and is defined as regular uterine activity in the presence of cervical dilatation. More on [ Childbirth ]
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#menshouldntsay during childbirth. Your stomach still looks like there is another one in there.
JokeJockey (Jack) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:22:41 -0000
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. Your stomach still looks like there is another one in there.
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. WoW! When you lay on your back, you look like a python that swallowed a wild bore.
JokeJockey (Jack) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:20:19 -0000
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. WoW! When you lay on your back, you look like a python that swallowed a wild bore.
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. If you think this hurts, I should tell you about the time I twisted my ankle playing basketball!
JokeJockey (Jack) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:17:55 -0000
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. If you think this hurts, I should tell you about the time I twisted my ankle playing basketball!
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. Do you think the baby will come out before Monday Night football starts?
JokeJockey (Jack) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:15:03 -0000
#menshouldntsay during childbirth. Do you think the baby will come out before Monday Night football starts?
RT @FunPregnancy: Why you need a childbirth class even if you want an Epidural http://bit.ly/3VCzce
thebirthsurvey (thebirthsurvey) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:40:50 -0000
RT @FunPregnancy: Why you need a childbirth class even if you want an Epidural http://bit.ly/3VCzce
Our childbirth instructor played music while we practiced labor positions & breathing. She played country, which simulated labor PAIN to me
kbalhoff (Kristen Balhoff) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:32:28 -0000
Our childbirth instructor played music while we practiced labor positions & breathing. She played country, which simulated labor PAIN to me
Childbirth - Article explaining use of enemas to speed labor, provide hydration, and stimulate contractions.
Meta Description: [ 8 pg article on enemas and childbirth including all medical studies ]
Alexander Technique and Natural Childbirth - How the Alexander Technique can help natural birthing.
Birth Balance - Information about water birth and the benefits it can provide.
Meta Description: [ Waterbirth / Doula, Birth Balance- Since 1987, A Resource Dedicated to Integrating Balance and Birth. This site has extensive information on everything relating to waterbirth, labor support doulas, selfcare for the doula and chakra's ]
Birthjourney - Information and related links regarding the use of a midwife, home or water birth, VBAC and health department regulations.
Meta Description: [ Information about pregnancy, birth and postnatal care for expectant parents from registered nurse and Queensland midwife, Lois Wattis. ]
BirthPlan.com - Learn about birth plans and save a birth plan online.
Childbirth Injury Net - Home of the Worldwide Fund for Mothers Injured in Childbirth.
Childbirth Resources at FirstBabymall.com - Various articles about pregnancy and childbirth preparation.
Meta Description: [ Review childbirth-related articles designed to educate the first-time expectant mother. ]
Childbirth.org - A variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding.
Meta Description: [ We offer a variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding. Enjoy your stay at Childbirth.org ]
Ecstatic Pregnancy and Birth - A virtual pregnancy and childbirth education center.
Epidural Headache - Information about one woman's experience with a late onset of an epidural complication.
Meta Description: [ Epidural books and information. ]
Epidural.net - This site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia.
Meta Description: [ Epidural books and information. ]
Fetal Monitoring Tutorial - A tutorial about fetal monitoring during labour including example CTG's and test MCQ's.
Meta Description: [ A online tutorial for Medical Students about Fetal monitoring including CTG's, fetal blood sampling and ultrasound ]
Having Babies in Hong Kong - Guide to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children in this area.
Internation Epidural Awareness Program - Information regarding side effects and complications. Site includes personal stories.
Meta Description: [ Information on epidurals and side effects, epidural overdose and drug reactions, INTERNATIONAL EPIDURAL AWARENESS PROGRAM ]
IVillage Pregnancy and Parenting - Resources for every stage from preconception to teens.
Meta Description: [ From trying to conceive through your child's teen years, iVillage Pregnancy & Parenting offers up-to-date and informative articles, features, expert advice and more for each age and stage in your child's development. ]
Labor Monitoring - Comprehensive information about labor monitoring and fetal monitoring showing graphs, nomograms and partograms.
Meta Description: [ A good site for details about labour monitoring and foetal monitoring having nomograms and partograms ]
Labor of Love - Pregnancy articles, message boards, birth stories, and childbirth search engine.
Meta Description: [ Trying to Conceive and Pregnancy resources including journals, message boards, birth stories and more. ]
Maternity Wise - Offering information regarding pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and other relevant topics. Information is provided by the Maternity Center Association (MCA).
Meta Description: [ Childbirth Connection (formerly Maternity Center Association) provides trusted maternity care guidance to women and their families as well as health professionals. ]
NaturalChildbirth.org - Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources.
Meta Description: [ Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources. ]
NPR : History of Childbirth - Join Ray Suarez and guests for a look at the history of childbirth. [48:57 streaming audio broadcast, the childbirth story starts approximately 5 minutes into the broadcast]
Meta Description: [ \nGUESTS:\rDorothy Wertz \nAuthor, Lying-In: A History of Childbirth in America [Yale Univ. Press, 1989] \nSenior Scientist, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center in the Social Science, Ethics and Law Department \nAdjunct Research Professor of Public Heath, Boston University \rRobbie Davis-Floyd \nResear... ]
Nutrition and Nourishment During Labor - An article discussing eating and nourishment before and during the early parts of labor.
Meta Description: [ Parenting humor knows no bounds! ]
Online Birth Center - Organization focused on natural birthing and midwifery. Also offers a nice weekly newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Resources for midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, doctors, and parents ]
Our Water Birth Decision - Information on having a water birth. Personal story and links to other resources.
Meta Description: [ Information on having a water birth. Personal story and links to other resources. ]
Painfree Childbirth - Offers animated pictures explaining pain free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia.
Perinatal Research Center - Organization dedicated to research and education regarding preterm problems and delivery.
Meta Description: [ Perinatal Research Center, a non profit publically supported organization dedicated to research and education in the area prematurity problems and preterm delivery. ]
Pregnancy Today - A community for expectant parents, offering many unique features to guide you through pregnancy.
Meta Description: [ PregnancyToday.com is an online resource and community for expecting parents. We offer pregnancy blogs, expert advice, community message boards, parenting news and articles that you can use. ]
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth - Get the information you need to make informed choices; avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, and restrictions; and determine whether you are receiving quality care.
Meta Description: [ The Thinking Womans' Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer gives practical information for a safe, satisfying childbirth. ]
The Waterbirth Website - In-depth information on the newest innovation in safe, gentle, joyous, empowering childbirth. Includes a tutorial, photo gallery, dozens of firsthand stories, details on the preparations for and benefits of.
Meta Description: [ An intimate, in-depth look at the newest
innovation in safe, gentle, joyous and empowering childbirth. Visit the Water
Birth Photo Gallery for amazing images like you've never seen before. View
information that explains the preparations for and benefits of waterbirth. Learn
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Transition to Parenthood - Offering information providing a general review of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Sources are listed at the end of each article to enable further research.
VeryBestBaby.com - Information regarding pregnancy and feeding baby, as well as charting tools.
Meta Description: [ Brought to You by Nestle Infant Nutrition. Unless noted to the contrary, all trademarks and other intellectual property on this site are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. ]
Water birth - a gentle birth choice - Informative articles about the advantages of birthing in water.
Meta Description: [ Non-profit organization providing information, birth pools, books, videos, and supplies for laboring and giving birth in water.,,Complete waterbirth information, resources, referrals to practitioners. Birth and Labor Pools / Tubs available for sale or rent to individuals, midwives, birth centers ... ]
Waterbirth Article - A tutorial which answers many questions involving water birth. Includes a Water Birth Photo gallery.
Writing a Meaningful Birth Plan - Things to consider when preparing a birth plan.
Meta Description: [ An informative article about the types of things you should consider when writing your birth plan. ]
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