A normal full term pregnancy lasts between 38 to 42 weeks. Pregnancy weeks are divided into three periods called trimesters: first, second and third trimester. The third pregnancy trimester affects the pregnant mother’s body the most out of the three stages of pregnancy.
The third trimester of pregnancy is the period from 28 weeks to birth. […]
Entries from February 2009
Pregnancy Week by Week: The Third Pregnancy Trimester
February 15th, 2009 · No Comments
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Planning for a VBAC?
February 12th, 2009 · No Comments
VBAC refers to the vaginal delivery of a baby by a mother who has previously delivered by Cesarean section. Another term, which means the same thing, is Trial of Labor after C-section (TOLAC). The use of the word ‘trial’ in TOLAC implies that vaginal delivery after you have already had a Caesarian is not always […]
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Maternity Acupressure for Inducing Labor Naturally
February 11th, 2009 · No Comments
Shortly about using maternity acupressure for inducing labor naturally. It’s a fact that labor induction has become a very common medical intervention. It’s well known that medical labor induction can increase the chances of a cesareansection, as well as the risk of uterine hyper-stimulation, fetal distress and a greater likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage. This is […]
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Why The Bishop Score Matters in Induced Labors?
February 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Labor induction is on the rise and too many expectant women face the situation when their doctor wants to induce labor. It is essential for every pregnant woman to educate themselves of the consequences of medical labor induction. A failed labor induction can potentially lead to caesarean delivery. When the labor is induced too early […]
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Your birthing options - do you know what they are?
February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
Giving birth to a baby, labor and delivery is one of the biggest events in your life when you have babies. The way you deliver, the way your supporting partners are there for you, and how well you have educated your self about the birthing options play a big role on how you experience your […]
Tags: childbirth · labor and delivery · labor pain relief · maternity acupressure · pregnancy labor