Childbirth
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When you are ready to have your baby, you'll go through labor. Contractions let you know labor is starting. When contractions are five minutes apart, your body is ready to push the baby out.
During the first stage of labor, your cervix slowly opens, or dilates, to about 4 inches wide. At the same time, it becomes thinner. This is called effacement. You shouldn't push until your uterus is fully effaced and dilated. When it is, the baby delivery stage starts. Crowning is when your baby's scalp comes into view. Shortly afterward, your baby is born. The placenta that nourished the baby follows.
Mothers and babies are monitored closely during labor. Most women are healthy enough to have a baby through normal vaginal delivery, meaning that the baby comes down the birth canal without surgery. If there are complications, the baby may need to be delivered surgically by a Cesarean section.
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The Risks of Childbirth:
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Childbirth: The Stages of Delivery
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The Benefits of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis
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International Childbirth Education Association |
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Jo Greep Childbirth - Blog
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Choosing Childbirth Education Classes
birthsource.com — “Expectant families and maternal healthcare professionals will find a wealth of information on pregnancy, labor, birth, doulas and the postpartum period.” View full resource at birthsource.com
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Evaluation of Childbirth Support Survey
surveymonkey.com — “If you live in a small Ontario town we'd like to hear about your understanding and experience of childbirth support in your community. You do NOT need to be pregnant or have children to fill out this survey. Thank you!” View full resource at surveymonkey.com
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The Moon’s Effect on Natural Childbirth | Natural Childbirth
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Join the Transformation - a campaign of Childbirth Connection
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CIMS - Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative
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Natural childbirth: What's the big deal?
budapest-doula.com — “What's wrong with interventions if it means that the birth is safer, faster, or the mother feels less pain? What are the advantages of natural childbirth?” View full resource at budapest-doula.com
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