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C Section Recovery by Patricia Hughes
If you have a c section, or are planning to deliver your baby with a c section for medical reasons, you may be surprised at the amount of time needed to recover. I found this out with the birth of my fourth child a few weeks ago. He was my first c section delivery. I went into labor eight days past my due date. After about 12 hours of labor, I was fully dilated. The problem in my case was that the baby’s head wouldn’t come down far enough to be born vaginally. No matter what we did, he just wouldn’t budge. Soon his heart rate began to drop and it was off to the operating room.
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Hello and welcome to More4kids Family Portal! As a proud parents and business owners, we wanted to do something a little different from most Parenting sites. Here at More4kids we are dedicated to bringing quality parenting and educational resources. We also want parents, future parents, grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts and uncles to be fully involved with More4kids. Not only will you be able to participate in forums, but also will have the ability to express yourself and respond to any articles written here. In fact, we encourage your participation! We are dedicated to building the best online community of parents and educators on the internet as we learn from each other.
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The section of More4kids you have landed on is dedicated to pregnancy, the future mothers, fathers and their children. Here you will find information and resources on childbirth, planning for your baby, infertility and alternatives to pregancy such as adoption. As brand new parents for the second time, we are excited about this section. Proper planning is very important before the birth of a new child. The main categories for this section is on the right hand site. To navigate to other parts of our site click on the links at the top of this page or on the bottom. The main categories at the top of the page are areas of our site that are more detailed about a particular topic. For example, selecting Education will bring up topic on homeschooling, reading, and homework tips. In our Disabilities section you will find information on learning, physcial and emotional disabilties. Finally, our Pregnancy topic area is devoted to family and baby planning as well as other topics of interest during pregnancy.
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by Patricia Hughes
The use of vacuum extraction or forceps occurs in about one in ten deliveries. These instruments are used in situations where the baby is not in the right position and the heart rate is showing signs of distress. It is also used at times when the mother is exhausted and unable to push the baby out. Of the two methods, vacuum extraction has grown to be far more common than forceps in most hospitals.
Several factors influence whether forceps or vacuum extraction will be used in any given situation. One factor is the skill and comfort level of the doctor. Some are just better at using one over the other. If everything else is equal, the doctor will use the method he is most comfortable with. Since the skill of the doctor is important in reducing the risk of injury, this is an important factor.
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Ready, set, go!! Just the thougt of pregnancy and labor can be hard work, and a little bit scary if this is your first time! If we were contractors we’d raise our rates because labor required in pregnancy is so intensive! Some women avoid the whole process by going the route of the Caesarean, more commonly known as the C-section. C-sections have their own set of complications to consider that might be comparable to or even worse than pregnancy and labor.
Preparing for pregnancy labor is possible and although you can’t avoid it completely, some success in dealing with it is possible.
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The anticipation of the arrival of baby is exciting and nerve wracking. You have packed the diaper bag, you have your hospital bag, you have the quickest route to the hospital planned out and you have the list of people to call on the way to the hospital. Did you stop and think about what type of pain management you were going to use during labor and delivery? Most women think they have but have you really?More on Pain Management during Labor and Delivery
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For most women, pregnancy is a healthy, normal part of life, rather than a medical event. However, for about seven percent of pregnant women, a complication will occur. Becoming familiar with some of the complications of pregnancy won’t prevent a problem from happening, but it’s good to have some knowledge. When you know some of the symptoms, you can get medical treatment faster and give your baby the best possible chance of a healthy birth. This is by far not an exhaustive list, and if ever you suspect or feel anything wrong you should seek medical attention or contact your health care professional.
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by Patricia Hughes
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So you just found out your going to have multiples! Now what? Believe it or not, being pregnant with multiples is a completely different experience than being pregnant with only one child. Your pregnancy may be more difficult, you will need to take better care of yourself and eat differently, and you also increase your risk for several complications that can occur. Although it may seem scary, being pregnant with multiples can be a very exciting and rewarding experience.More on Preparing for Multiples
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by Jennifer Shakeel
You have turned the bend and heading for the home stretch. You have bought the adorable little onesies for the baby, maybe you have even purchased the car seat and the coming home outfit. Counting down the days until your blessed little one comes into the world. Have you taken the time though to come up your labor plan, I don’t mean what you are going to do during labor.
Relax, don’t stress… so you haven’t thought about it or don’t even know what a labor plan is. As I sit here going over my labor plan that I am hoping to kick into action any day now I am going to help you out. First things first, if you are married, does you husband work close to home or farther away? This is key. If you are at home and you go into labor, is there time for your husband to get home to take you or are you calling 911?
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by Patricia Hughes
Doctors often refer to pregnancy in women age 35 and older “advanced maternal age.” This can be a very upsetting for some women. There are both risks and benefits to postponing motherhood. Your doctor will monitor your health and your baby to prevent and treat possible complications.
Pregnancy Risks after 35
Infertility is more common as women get older. As we age, our fertility naturally declines. Women who postpone motherhood are often surprised to discover they can’t conceive right away. Women over 35 should see a doctor if they haven’t conceived within six months. Certain infertility procedures can result in a multiple pregnancy. This increases risk factors, such as pre eclampsia and premature birth.
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In researching this topic, there are numerous sites online explaining why birth plans are so important. A few things to think about is why you should have a birth plan and how it can help you. If you’re wondering whether or not you should have a birth plan, understanding what goes into a birth plan may help you decide if you should have one. So, let’s take a look at one such plan so that you can fully appreciate the steps taken in this written document and how it may benefit you.
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