Introducing Node 1: “The Childbirth Experience”
The Childbirth Experience Website is the first node in our network. Below is a quick introduction to this website with the list of contents.
Pregnancy and childbirth are not what they used to be. Back in the good ol’ days, mothers-to-be visited their obstetricians once a month, did exactly what they were told, and gave birth to their babies while heavily sedated or anesthetized. Their husbands, who most likely had ever even once accompanied them to the doctor, paced nervously in the waiting room, barred from the inner sanctum of the labor and delivery rooms. Today, some expectant parents still stand on the sidelines. But more choose to be active players. If you want to be a participant, t a spectator, in the birth of your baby, The Childbirth Experience is your “playbook”.
The labor and birth options available to modern parents-to-be are numerous and far-ranging, and The Childbirth Experience covers them all. Taking you from your first day of pregnancy through your child’s first year, it presents everything from relaxation exercises to practice during pregnancy, to birth positions and breathing techniques—a treasure-trove of information designed to make your labor and delivery easier. This comprehensive guide offers a moth-by-month breakdown of physical changes to expect during pregnancy; describes the emotional aspects of pregnancy; and discusses the do’s and don’ts of sex during and after pregnancy. It also provides a nutrition plan for the pregnant woman; exercise plan for the mother-to-be, new mother, and cesarean mother; and a wealth of hints for the father-to-be, labor partner, and new father. In addition, the basic of infant care and in-depth discussion of breastfeeding are included.
Whether you have your first child or your fourth, The Childbirth Experience is an invaluable guide t keep at your elbow until your little one blows out that first birthday candle. A step-by-step guide, a ready reference, and a source of practical advice, it is a website you’ll turn to time and time again.
- The Optimum Birth Experience
- Pregnancy
- Fertilization & Implentation—Marking the Beginning of Pregnancy
- Fetal Development—The Way It Goes
- Fetal Emotions—Awareness & Reaction
- The Placenta and How It Develops
- The Length of Pregnancy
- Physical and Emotional Changes in the Pregnant Woman
- Sexual Relations During Pregnancy
- Receiving Prenatal Care Once Pregnancy is Suspected
- Rh Incompatibility
- Group B Strep
- Higher-Risk Pregnancy Conditions
- Tests Used In Pregnancy
- Working During Pregnancy
- Car Safety During Pregnancy
- Travel During Pregnancy
- Nutrition
- Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy
- Nutrition Basics for a Healthy Pregnancy
- The No-Risk Pregnancy Diet
- Nutritional Changes During Pregnancy
- Nutritional Hints for the Pregnant Woman
- Protein, Calcium, and Iron Counts Of Selected Foods
- Nonfood Items and Drugs During Pregnancy
- Caffeine Levels In Common Sources
- Exercise
- Cautions Before Exercising as a Pregnant
- Maintaining Proper Body Mechanics During Pregnancy
- Proper Clothing During Pregnancy
- Sustained Exercises for the Pregnant
- Conditioning Exercises for the Pregnant
- Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy
- Perineal Massage to Avoid Episiotomy
- Special Exercises to Relieve Pregnancy Discomfort
- Pregnancy Message Guide – Give Her the Comfort She Needs
- Tools for Labor
- Labor and Birth
- Things To Do Before Your Due Date
- How To Select A Nursing Bra
- Warm-Up Signs of Labor
- Onset of Labor
- Contractions and How to Time Them
- Signs of True Labor
- Going to the Hospital or Birth Center
- The First Stage of Labor and How to Deal with It
- The Second Stage of Labor and How to Deal with It
- Delivery Procedures in Out-of-Hospital Birth Centers and Hospital Birthing Rooms
- Third Stage of Labor — Once Your Baby is Born
- Fourth Stage of Labor — Bonding & Recovery
- Rooming-In Facility After Birth — Stronger Bond of Affection
- Visiting the New Sibling in Hospital
- Length of Hospital Stay after Birth
- Labor Partner’s Summary
- Medications and Anesthesia
- Variations and Interventions
- Fetal Presentation and Position
- Cardinal Movements of Labor
- Labor Types that Significantly Vary from the Norm
- Possible Interventions and Their Purposes During Labor
- Induction and Augmentation of Labor
- Active Management of Labor
- What is Episiotomy, and When to Use It?
- Rotation and Extraction of the Baby During Labor
- Emergency Childbirth and How to Properly Handle It
- Gentle Birth — Give an Easier Way-Out to Your Infant
- Unexpected Outcomes of Labor and Birth
- Cesarean Birth
- Family-Centered Cesarean Birth
- Indications for Cesarean Birth
- Factors Contributing to High Cesarean Rate
- How to Avoid Unnecessary Cesarean
- Planned and Unplanned Cesarean
- Preoperative Procedures for Cesarean
- Surgical Procedure of Cesarean Section
- Skin and Uterine Incisions of Cesarean Delivery
- Going to Recovery Room after Cesarean Surgery
- What You Want to Know About The Cesarean Baby
- Cesarean Postpartum Period — Things to Learn
- Exercises After Cesarean for Quick Healing
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
- The Newborn
- The Baby’s Appearance At Birth
- The Baby’s Physiological Changes at Birth
- Care Given To The Baby At Birth
- Naming Your Baby
- The Newborn’s Characteristics at First Glance
- Common Concern of New Parents Over Their Newborn’s Appearance
- When to Call the Doctor about Your Baby
- Immunizations for Babies — Polio and Chickenpox Vaccines
- Handling Most Common Emergencies in Babies
- Making the House Safer for Your Baby
- The Baby-Proof Habits You Have to Care about
- Automobile Safety for Infants
- Baby Equipment Wise Shopping Guide
- How to Play with Your Baby
- Infant Massage Guide — More Interaction & Healthier Practice
- The Childcare Decision
- Infant Feeding
- Breastfeeding is More than Just a Meal
- The Numerous Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Milk Production in the Breast
- Helpful Hints For Breastfeeding
- Common Breastfeeding Problems and Their Resolutions
- Baby-related Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Breastfeeding Following Cesarean Delivery
- Breastfeeding By Working Mothers
- Breastfeeding in Special or Unusual Situations
- Contraindications to Breastfeeding
- La Leche League
- Certified Lactation Consultants
- Bottle Feeding Guide — Things You Must Know
- Introducing Other Foods to the Infant
- Time for Weaning Your Infant
- The New Parent
- The Physical Changes During Postpartum
- Adjustment to Parenthood
- Confusing Emotions of the New Parents
- Take Time to Adjust to the New Life Changes as a Parent
- Helping Your Others Children Adjust to the New Baby
- Pets and the New Baby
- Changes in Your Life as a New Father
- Recommended Exercises for the Postpartum Period
- Postpartum Sex — Helpful Hints and Advice
