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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 »

Memory of Labor Pain Influenced by a Woman's Childbirth Experience by AtYourCervix Patient Expert

Posted Fri 13 Mar 2009 3:14pm From Medscape.com: Memory of Labor Pain Influenced by a Woman's Childbirth Experience By Megan Rauscher NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Mar 11 - Research shows... and for a minority, their memory of pain increases with time. The study also shows that the memory of childbirth pain is influenced by a woman's overall satisfaction with her labor experience Read on »

Labor day on labor and delivery by AtYourCervix Patient Expert

Posted Mon 07 Sep 2009 10:04pm It's either feast or famine (crazy busy or barely any patients) on L&D on the holidays. Labor day is no exception. How ironic, right? I've worked the last two evenings in a row, and it's been VERRRRRRRY nice. (We never utter the "Q" word - we would be dooming ourselves to things changing quickly if that word is spoken aloud.) I just got a call Read on »

Normal labour (process of childbirth), Pics included by Ahmad.H Posted Wed 11 May 2011 7:56am Have you ever wondered about the process of childbirth ? Actually it is complex, that's why i decided to bring it in pics. Note: the following pics are from William's Gynecology, 23rd edition Head floating (before engagement): Engagement of the head: Internal rotation and descent: Complete rotation and beginn ... Read on »

Washington State Bans Shackling of Incarcerated Women in Labor and Post-Delivery by Jodi K. Posted Tue 30 Mar 2010 3:16pm that “no restraints of any kinds may be used” during labor or childbirth… Read more: http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2010/03/washington-state-bans-shackling-of-incarcerated-women-in-labor-and-post-delivery Read on »

Aromatherapy’s Role In Easing Labor And Delivery by Shilah C. Azib Posted Mon 15 Nov 2010 5:45am There are many roles that aromatherapy can play in your health. One of the great uses of essential oils includes using aromatherapy during labor and delivery. Many... to effectively use essential oils during childbirth and labor. Many women enjoy a good massage during childbirth. Mix your favorite essential oils with a carrier, such as sweet almond oil Read on »

Labor & Delivery Workshop, 11/20/10 Shakti Yoga, Maplewood by Kim C. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 08 Nov 2010 1:23pm and childbirth educator, and Ires Wilbanks, certified teacher for yoga for labor and delivery, we will lead you through positions, breath work, comfort measures and vocalizations... Labor & Delivery Workshop with Kim Collins & Ires Wilbanks When: Saturday, November 20, 2-5pm, Shakti Read on »

My Experience as a Labor and Delivery Nursing Student by Danielle Elwood Posted Thu 27 Aug 2009 11:38pm thought I would ever pursue. To my surprise, I was hooked the moment I stepped on the Labor and Delivery unit. I was drawn to the environment immediately. I loved interacting... thought. It was quite the opposite. The support and care that the Labor and Delivery nurse provides for the laboring woman is vital for the comfort of the patient. During my Read on »

Labor & Delivery 101 by Elizabeth Waterstraat Posted Thu 25 Feb 2010 10:10pm The other day I was reading a book about labor and delivery. And I was only 20 pages into the book when it occurred to me at some point this will pregnancy will end. I...’t know. Finally, I gave in to the book. It was time to face my fears and get me some labor and delivery education. Soon I realized that there are things I already know, things I Read on »

Having A Nice Nurse Really Does Matter I worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 17 years. For the most part I loved my jo by Blessed Angel Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm I worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 17 years. For the most part I loved my job. I loved the one on one time I shared with my patients. I hated to chart. I would... patients would thank me for explaining the labor process to them. I would often get great big hugs from my patients after their deliveries. I miss being a Labor and Delivery nurse Read on »