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Pregnancy Deciding Where to Deliver

… , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, in a birthing centre, or at home. Each of these options has pros … hospitals have different rules about who can be in the room during the birth. Most hospitals allow visitors during labour. But during the actual birth, the hospital may limit …

VBAC Uterine Scar Rupture

… Overview The most rare yet most serious risk of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is that the scar on the uterus may break open (rupture) during labour. Women who have a low transverse caesarean scar have …

Pregnancy-Related Problems

… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's likely you'll be healthy during your pregnancy. You probably won't have any serious … which can be passed to your baby during vaginal childbirth. If passed to your baby, it can cause a serious … if needed, you will be given antibiotics at the onset of labour or rupture of membranes. These antibiotics reduce the …

Pregnancy Healthy Weight Gain

… this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, lots of women wonder about how their body … (10 lb) or larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your baby during …

Babys Best Chance Parents Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care

Midwives

… pregnant people and their newborn babies. They provide care during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. Midwives are autonomous …

Pre-Eclampsia

… How is it diagnosed? Pre-eclampsia is usually found during a routine prenatal visit. That's one reason it's … also may get medicine to help prepare your baby's lungs for birth. The only "cure" for pre-eclampsia is having the baby. … enough that delivery is necessary but you don't go into labour, your doctor will induce labour. Or they will deliver …

Braxton Hicks Contractions

… On this page: Overview Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, … week. You most likely will have more of these contractions during your ninth month. It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in …

Cancer Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy

… your mind and body to control nausea and vomiting. These techniques help stop anticipatory nausea and vomiting. They … mentally block the nausea and vomiting. Progressive muscle relaxation . This is a technique in which you learn to relax … as quickly as possible. Here are some tips for eating well during chemotherapy: Eat small, frequent meals or snacks. …

Autogenic Training

… and body temperature. The goal of AT is to achieve deep relaxation and reduce stress . After you learn the … emotional disorders. If you feel very anxious or restless during or after doing the exercises, stop AT or continue … Other Works Consulted Payne R (2005). Relaxation Techniques: A Practical Handbook for the Health Care …