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Moms May Choose NOT to Have a Second Child after Cesarean Birth by Kathryn H. Patient Expert , "cesarean delivery was associated with a significantly reduced probability of a second birth."  That is sad... not going to have a third.  Thankfully I had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean...
3 Ways To Prevent An Episiotomy During Child Birth by Sonzy Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven is the surgical procedure by which the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum) is cut during child birth...). they find that the vagina will tear excessively during delivery. the fetus is distressed after entering the birth canal...
Birth story, child #1 by AtYourCervix Patient Expert As requested, this will be post #1 of 3, with my own birth stories. Enjoy! ***************************************************** I was pregnant at age 15 with my first child, many moons ago (1989). I was a junior in high school. My labor...
Child Health – University of Swansea Study Finds Birth Drugs ‘cut breastfeeding’ by Baby Mum-Mum .. Patient Expert to nurse. The Swansea University study suggests that drugs commonly used to treat post delivery bleeding... has previously been established. Researchers examined the data from more than 48,000 women who gave birth in South Wales...
n During Pregnancy Can Double Risk of Preterm Delivery by Marie L. Patient Expert a sufficient uterine lining--this could possibly one of the pathways that depression affects preterm birth...: --------------------------------------------------------- Newswise — Depressed pregnant women have twice the risk of preterm delivery than pregnant women...
Distinctions between health care delivery problems and social policy problems regarding premature births by Chris Alterio Occupational Therapist Today the March of Dimes released their 2009 premature birth report cards for each state. Premature births are an important issue to discuss for occupational therapists...
My Birth Plan for Delivery #4 by Nurse Lochia .. Patient Expert I'm not anti-birth plans. Quite the contrary, I think they are a wonderful way for someone to think about how they would like their birth to go. But, there are 2 key points to remember...
A Labor & Delivery Nurse's HypnoBirthing experience by Carol Yeh-Garner Patient ExpertHealth Maven & delivery nurse! I think it's important for future HypnoBirthing moms to read your story, knowing... Gail & Matt took my HypnoBirthing classes at Indigo Dragon Health & Wellness Center on Tuesdays...
Signed, Sealed, Delivery on Tuesday. by Joeymom Patient Expert So we signed all the paperwork to make sure there is always someone in the room in case Joey attempts to escape it. They kept not wanting to have a para with him in specials (art, music, etc.), but I won't have it these firs
Easy Childbirth and Placenta Delivery! by Sonzy Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven Labor and Child Birth The birth of a baby is a day of joy. But the strain both the mom and the child go through on that joyous day in inexplicable. The stages of labor are spoken of as three...

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"HIV During Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and After Birth," AIDSinfo: The series of five fact... mother-to-child HIV transmission. They are aimed at HIV-positive women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or have recently given birth (AIDSinfo E-News, 5/19). toughchoices.org, Philadelphia...crap

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Recently Released Studies on Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis, Mil
"Reduction in Preterm Delivery and Neonatal Mortality After the Introduction of Antenatal... would affect birth outcomes. The study found that after the drug was introduced as a routine component of antenatal care, the percentage of preterm births among 255 women with CD4+ T cell counts less than 200...crap

about new born child of HIV postive mother
at the time your sister is giving birth. HIV can be transmitted from mother to child, but fortunately... my sister is tested as positive HIV while admitted for delivery day before yesterday.the girl child born .My sister was never tested before. we are very much worried and want to know the chance...crap

With Help, Minnesota Moms Keep Babies HIV-Free
. The women receive antiretroviral treatment before delivery; the newborn is given ARVs at birth. Many women... The number of women with HIV giving birth in Minnesota tripled over the past decade. However, mother-to-child (MTC) HIV infections have been nearly eliminated during the same timeframe, thanks...crap

Depression Linked to Premature Births
During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth Mood in pregnancy impacts early child development Severe stress... Depressed women face a higher risk of giving birth to pre-term babies than women who are not...) as women who are not depressed. Women with less severe depression are 60 percent more likely to give birth...crap

AIDS and fertility
The birth mom to my 2 adopted children has AIDS. She has never, and will not take medications nor have a sterilization process. Of the 4 children, 2 are HIV positive. Her health continues to deteriorate... with advanced disease are at greater risk for preterm delivery and subsequent infant mortality and low infant...crap

no menstruation after giving birth
I gave birth last September 2008 via normal delivery. I did not breastfeed at all. I undergo blood transfusion 3 weeks after I gave birth because I had D&C for the reason that there's still placenta left inside). Anyway, my D&C was okay as well as the blood transfusion. My question is...crap

Eric and Evan Edwards and their "EpiCard" Epinephrine Delivery System
and they have been developing a new type of epinephrine delivery system they call an EpiCard. They started their privately.... HC: That is very fortunate! Eric, your child has allergies. What are your concerns as an allergic parent for an allergic child? IE: As you would probably guess, I have a much greater appreciation...crap

Vaginal Delivery Versus Planned C-section: Pros and Cons
for women giving birth, as opposed to waiting for labor to begin and having a natural vaginal delivery.  Some professional women want the ability to schedule the birth of their child, while other women fear the pain, long... rupture. Babies of future pregnancies may be at higher risk for preterm delivery, low birth weight...crap

Feeling Nervous
I had my kids birthday party and it turned out nice.  I can't believe how fast they can grow.  Seems like yesterday I was giving birth.  Time sure goes by quickly.   I have been experiencing nervous feelings lately.  Just out of the blue I felt like I was going to freak out at my sisters house...crap