I received a comment via another blog asking “given my limited situation, can I really expect to have a great birth today?” (homebirth, midwife, and doula were all not options for the person asking the question). I think the answer is a qualified “yes.” The question really got me thinking about ways to help yourself [...]
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Benefits of Active Birth
Posted in Birth Thoughts, active birth, birth, evidence based care, maternity care, normal birth, tagged active birth, birth, evidence based care, maternity care, normal birth on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
From Janet Balaskas’ classic book, Active Birth:
“When birth is active–
There is less need for drugs.
Discomfort and pain are less.
The uterus functions better, so artificial stimulants are not usually necessary.
Labors are shorter.
The supply of oxygen to the baby is improved.
There is less need for forceps or vacuum extraction.
The secretion of hormones that regulate the whole process [...]
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