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Labor of Love by michaelbgerber Patient Expert

Posted Mon 27 Dec 2010 10:20pm It happened on Christmas Day 28 years ago. It all began on the 22nd. We thought it would happen on the 23rd, but it didn’t. Then for sure it would happen on the 24th, but it didn’t. Finally, after 57 hours of active labor, our beautiful daughter was born. Can anyone beat that? By active labor I mean contractions at least every ten minutes. Once Read on »

Day 3 of not-labor by theresac Posted Fri 02 Dec 2011 6:28pm Apparently, there is “pre” labor, “active” labor, but also “false” labor. By anything but “active,” my doctor means, “incredibly painful contractions that aren’t quite... as my gut clenches and gets ready to push the baby out. 9 of every 10 minutes are spent comfortably ensconced in my parents’ house, waiting for “real” labor to begin. Happy fun Read on »

Understanding the Signposts of Labor by Deb .. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 29 Apr 2010 8:13pm into: early, active, and transition. Early Labor- 0-3cm This stage may start subtly, with minor back aches or menstrual cramp-like feelings, and is often the longest. Contractions... more regular, longer, and closer together. The cervix will start to efface (thin out) more. This leads into the next phase: active labor. In active labor, the mother may Read on »

Labor and Delivery, the "QECH" Way by Anne S. Posted Wed 05 Jan 2011 2:17pm , especially those where the epidural is given before active labor has really begun. I know so many moms whose labors were progressing in a normal time frame, but stalled as soon... the lengthy week of pre-labor that I endured before active labor finally started) was less than 8 hours, and only 9 minutes of pushing. This is not the experience of all women Read on »

Labor of Love. . .or For Your Consideration by fosterfitness Posted Mon 06 Sep 2010 12:00am thanks for the ability to run, jump, swim, and play! Being active really is a labor of love! ... I just wanted to have "labor" in my title since it is Labor Day! And this blog is a labor of love. First, a little levity. If you enjoy Jamba Juice, check out Read on »

Labor Day Leisure and Recreational Labor by lisakthrives Posted Sat 03 Sep 2011 10:10am Happy Holiday Weekend! Do you have to labor on Labor Day? For an online teacher, holidays are usually irrelevant (some schools give a week off at Christmas... find something else to do. Do you have picnics and parties planned? I don’t—I sort of forgot about Labor Day this year. I’m sure we can rustle something up if we want Read on »

Prenatal Yoga May Result in Less Labor Pain, Shorter Labor by Deb .. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 10:27am For years I have been asked to substantiate with a clinical study the idea that prenatal yoga helps pregnant women during labor. So you can imagine my excitement when I was reading from the Journal of Perinatal Education and found this article doing just that. Please read and enjoy the article. This may [...] Read on »

Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Give Opening Remarks at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Ap by US Deptartment of Education Posted Wed 01 Feb 2012 12:19pm Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Event Date 1: February 02, 2012 08:30 am - 10:30 am ... Read on »

Fwd: The Benefits of Free Range Labor; Your Baby's Consciousness at Birth; Continuous Labor Support; and Birth Images From Ancie by Jodi K. Posted Mon 07 Mar 2011 7:07pm . The Benefits of Free Range Labor We are absolutely thrilled to feature Science & Sensibility's new Community Manager, Kimmelin Hull, on the Mother's Advocate blog. Kimmelin was inspired by Lamaze's recent press release about "free range" labor, and decided to visit Healthy Birth Practice #2: Walk, move around and change positions throughout labor Read on »

September 11th On The Labor And Delivery Unit I can only imagine what it will be like on the labor and delivery unit on Sep by Blessed Angel Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm I can only imagine what it will be like on the labor and delivery unit on September 11 th. I will be a part of it since I am on call that day as a volunteer doula. I do... mothers and babies. I can’t wait to hear their birth stories and labor doula experiences. I wonder if last year’s September 11 th baby will be there. September 11th will be a time Read on »