Childbirth - Labour & Delivery
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The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
While vacuum extraction assisted births are common with some medical providers, they do carry risks primarily for the baby. more...
Back Labor and How to Prevent It
Back labor often causes labor to be longer and more painful. Turning your posterior baby to an anterior position during pregnancy may help to prevent back labor. more...
Six classes in this online course discuss labor, pain management, questions to ask your provider, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and postpartum issues. more...
Back labor can result in more pain and longer labors. In some cases, it might mean that the baby needs to rotate to face the mother's back. more...
In the final class of our online childbirth preparation series, we discuss identifying postpartum depression, soothing babies and packing our bag. more...
Parents do not need to time every contraction while in labor. It can be helpful to have a sense of progress by recording the duration and interval between contractions. more...
Childbirth Class - Breastfeeding
Is breastfeeding the most natural thing in the world? Learn the best techniques and how to find support. more...
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Preparing for a Natural Childbirth
Giving birth without drugs or surgery is less common than using an epidural or cesarean, but with preparation and confidence it is achievable for most women. more...
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