http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/pregnancy-and-giving-birth-blog.html Updates and blog entries for Pregnancy and Giving Birth en-us pregnancy and giving birth Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:13:58 GMT Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:13:58 GMT pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/natural-childbirth-in-hospital.html I started getting contractions on the Wednesday 6th July. They were quite regular but I was still able to function properly and they were still 7-8 mins Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:13:51 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/good-vaginal-bacteria.html When a baby is born vaginally what are the good bacteria and secretions it receives in the birth canal? Answer A healthy vagina is a self-sustaining Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:05:31 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/unassisted-childbirth-2.html On Friday, May 31, 2002 I called Steve about 4:30PM and asked how his afternoon was going. He told me he had a bit more to do, but wouldn’t be too much Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:10:20 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/unassisted-childbirth-1.html At 3:50 AM on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, my water broke. However, not having had a single contraction, I thought maybe I wet my bed! My husband, who Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:04:46 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/kangaroo-mother-care.html Research shows that all newborn babies and especially premature babies need kangaroo mother care - read what this is and why it is so important for babies. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:53:10 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/srom-unassisted-childbirth.html Successful 2nd UBAC birth story,VBAC Jakarta, Indonesia dalam bahasa indonesia silakan request ke dcblueskies@gmail.com I had a successful UBAC (unassisted Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:59:56 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/natural-childbirth-story.html My first daughter was born Feb 4th 2009. I had a very normal pregnancy and I knew I wanted a natural birth. I started having contractions at about 2:30 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:17:11 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/our-journey-to-elimination-communication-page-2.html This is the second part of Our Journey to EC. 30 November 2010 November has been a busy month for us as a family, with the children being involved Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:06:15 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/index.html Accurate, evidence-based information on pregnancy and giving birth, to build your confidence and equip you to make good choices. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:31:07 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/vaginal-birth.html Facts about vaginal birth and how to ensure an ideal natural birth experience. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:31:19 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/birth-plan.html Draw up a birth plan to avoid having others dictate the procedure while you are in labor and giving birth. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:28:03 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/cesarean-section.html Vital info to guide you if you need to consider or avoid a cesarean section. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:26:29 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/informed-choice.html The choice belongs to YOU - an informed choice is based on reliable, accurate, evidence-based information Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:25:22 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/twin-girls.html I was just laying down in my bed when my twin girls started moving around in my belly. My son took a picture of my belly. My girls are very active inside Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:25:52 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/pregnant-belly-by-candlelight.html This is a close up shot of my pregnant belly and a candle held by me. The effect is almost like a silhouette with the light drawing the focus onto the Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:24:28 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/maternity-photo.html Photo taken by Lauren Hurt ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I love the composition of this maternity photo. My eye naturally leads into the photo from Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:19:26 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/35-weeks.html feel happy to share ......soon going to meet my baby!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks so much for sharing your 35 weeks picture. At Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:10:38 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/kegel-exercises.html Kegel exercises for strengthing the muscles of the pelvic floor are especially good for pregnant women. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:41:05 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/elimination-communication-starting-out.html Now I am not an earth mother and anyone who is familiar with Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages, I am not physical touch or even quality time - I am acts Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:18:38 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/start-elimination-communication.html How to start elimination communication in four steps. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:58:13 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/mastitis-treatment.html Question What can I do to relieve mastitis? I have a temperature, pounding headache and my right breast is very sore on the side. I think I have mastitis. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:53:11 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/mastitis.html Natural cures and remedies for mastitis or plugged milk ducts. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:50:03 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/natural-birth.html A description of natural birth options for women giving birth Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:27:41 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/pregnancy-photos.html Pregnancy photos and ideas to capture this special season in your life, of pregnancy and giving birth. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:12:38 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/our-journey-to-elimination-communication.html If I look back, I have to admit that at the beginning of our elimination communication story, I was an EC skeptic! First Encounter More than twelve years Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:24:08 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/siblings-with-newborn-baby.html Instead of struggling to get older siblings to hold your newborn baby and pose for a photo, rather get them to lay down next to the baby or if there are Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:21:56 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/elimination-communication-clothing-and-equipment.html Question What clothing or equipment do you need to practice elimination communication? What have you found works for you or doesn't work? I don't want Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:52:05 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/support-files/milk-donors.pdf Two mothers from Hermanus, one of them the Hermanus Times Misty Waves bride of the year for 2009, have decided to start donating breastmilk to an organisation called Milk Matters. Shirley Erwee and Melissa Blumberg-Booth are the first women from the Overstrand to register with Milk Matters, a breastmilk bank in the Western Cape. The organisation sells the milk to hospitals where it is given to premature babies whose mothers, for some reason, can't breastfeed the infants themselves. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:16:04 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/vaginal-birth-video-clips.html A selection of vaginal birth video clips showing women giving birth in a hospital setting. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:07:16 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/childbirth-video.html A childbirth video gallery showing various types of birthing options. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:57:46 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/pregnancy-and-giving-birth-site-search.html Find what you are looking for using Pregnancy and Giving Birth Site Search . Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:18:59 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/down-syndrome-risk.html What is the risk of a Down Syndrome baby when a pregnant mother is over 40? I have a friend, age 44, who just discovered that she is expecting her second Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:48:17 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/giving-birth-questions.html Ask your pregnancy and giving birth questions and we'll answer or find the answers, if we can! Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:58:03 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/birth-stories.html A collection of birth stories to inspire, encourage and educate you. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:16:01 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/babywearing.html Amazing benefits of babywearing that every parent should read. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:01:36 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/skin-to-skin.html Early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between mother and newborn baby offers many benefits for infant health, behavior and breastfeeding. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:53:00 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/reasons-for-cesarean-section.html Valid reasons for cesarean section - the life-saving benefits of a cesarean birth Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:24:20 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/risks-of-cesarean.html Serious risks of cesarean for both mothers and babies must be considered before consenting to a surgical birth. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:23:36 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/giving-birth-in-water.html A must-read list of risks and benefits of labor and giving birth in water. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:16:26 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/unassisted-child-birth-story.html The unassisted child birth story of our sixth baby. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:16:38 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/newborn-baby-care.html Options every new mother must investigate to make good decisions regarding newborn baby care. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:59:51 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/baby-sling-instructions.html Baby sling instructions for wearing a a cloth baby wrap. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:25:06 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/baby-sling.html Easy instructions to make a baby sling or cloth baby wrap in minutes. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:20:59 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/unassisted-birth-tips.html unassisted birth tips, homebirth, natural child birth, unassisted birth Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:25:04 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/unassisted-birth-supplies.html A list of unassisted birth supplies recommended for a DIY homebirth. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:20:47 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/birth-supplies.html A list of essential birth supplies for labor and giving birth - for the mother, her partner and baby . Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:18:47 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/signs-of-labor.html You're 9 months pregnant and watching for the first signs of labor. How will you recognize the symptoms of labor? Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:29:33 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/avoid-episiotomy.html Tips to avoid episiotomy or perineal tearing during natural childbirth. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:54:51 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/elimination-communication.html Elimination communication - a natural way to build a trust relationship with your baby, while helping her with toilet needs. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:06:56 GMT http://www.pregnancy-and-giving-birth.com/music-for-babies.html Free classical music for babies to listen to online and soothe your unborn or newborn baby. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:47:15 GMT