All Entries in the "Child Birth" Category

Lamaze is the widely chosen childbirth method in the U.S. with 1 in 4 childbirths or nearly 1 million child deliveries annually is to a female edified with this method. Pain management with no need of medicine intervention is what appeals to several expectant parents that are biased towards an innate birth experience and hence often choose the Lamaze method in the second or final trimester of pregnancy. Lamaze lays emphasis on rhythmic, deep breathing techniques and active concentration based essentially on relaxation that are practiced by expectant mothers to assist in easing and managing pain and shift attention away from pain during delivery. Dr. Fernand Lamaze, an obstetrician from France was the first to introduce this child birthing technique during 1951. Lamaze classes assist  [...]

Since long, women have been swapping suggestions on the best way of enhancing their likelihood of getting either a male or female baby, though several of those lack any medical proof about their actual efficacy. Some women confess to have found some of the folklore and old wife’s tales do seem to work for them. All those women intent on tipping the scales towards having a female baby, trying a few ideas mentioned herewith might just do the trick. The best pointer on attempting to conceive girl baby is being aware of when one starts ovulating (midst of menstrual cycle in case menses are regular). In case one could zero in on the precise date, it would greatly improve one’s odds of having a girl innately. Bearing in mind that the male sperm cells have a quicker pace at reaching the  [...]

The birth of a child is a memorable experience for all those dads that lugged through the process, managing not to faint. However, a top gynaecologist cautioned that the presence of the father during labour might in fact have a harming effect on the mom and child. Michael Odent avers that presence of the hubby or partner in the birthing area raises the chances of a Caesarean section, consequent split in the marriage and also mental ailments. He also considers that it could even prolong and make the process of labour more agonizing as the woman is faced with distraction due to the father nervousness. He asserts that the child delivery would be more hassle-free when women were by themselves under the care of a silent, low-profile and qualified midwife. Michael Odent who has been involved  [...]

Episiotomy is a surgical slit done in the section of the skin that lies in-between the vagina and the anus – the perineum for enlarging the vaginal opening to facilitate easier emergence of the baby’s head during delivery. Though, earlier deemed as the norm during child delivery, there is immense disagreement regarding whether episiotomy is helpful  or not – few experts prefer to opt for a perineal slit rather than a cut, and studies do indicate that tears have swifter recuperation rates and have less chances of complications. Though episiotomies are no more considered an unavoidable practice, one might require to get one – for instance if one is having a large-sized or breech baby, an forceps-aided delivery, a vacuum extraction or the baby might have got trapped in the birth  [...]