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Pregnancy and Birth

Acupuncture and Hypnosis Decrease Labour Pain

Nov 16, 2011 by Carolyn Ee

The pain of giving birth is often intense and distressing. Two recent systematic reviews have found that acupuncture and hypnosis are likely to be beneficial in managing pain during labour.

Topic: Childbirth

Acupuncture and Hypnosis Decrease Labour Pain
HypnoBirthing

HypnoBirthing

Jul 27, 2011 by Dr Julie Phillips-Moore

Research has shown that the use of hypnosis for childbirth results in shorter labours, reduced use of pain medications, higher Agpar scores, reduced surgical delivery and reduced postpartum depression.

Topic: Childbirth

The Benefits of Giving Birth with a Doula

The Benefits of Giving Birth with a Doula

May 10, 2011 by Maryanne Holm

A doula, or birth support professional, is an ideal way to ensure you are completely supported during one of the most physically and emotionally challenging times of your life.

Topic: Childbirth

How to Keep Healthy During Pregnancy

How to Keep Healthy During Pregnancy

Sep 29, 2010

It is important to eat a balanced and healthy diet, rich in proteins, fruits and vegetables during pregnancy to ensure a healthy mother and child. And whilst certain nutrient requirements do increase (such as with folate), there is no need to eat a lot of

Topic: Pregnancy

CALMBIRTH®

Aug 11, 2010

Relaxation is key to the calmbirth® approach, and is achieved by meditative techniques designed to lower blood pressure, heart rates and metabolic rates.

Topic: Childbirth

What You Need to Know About a Water Birth

Jun 16, 2010

A water birth is a relaxing setting and medium for mothers and newborn babies alike. Water and the buoyancy it provides significantly reduces the physical stress of labour and child birth.

Topic: Childbirth

Improve Posture During Pregnancy with Osteopathy

Improve Posture During Pregnancy with Osteopathy

May 3, 2010

Pregnancy can affect your posture in more ways than one. Read on for more.

Topic: Pregnancy

Childbirth

Oct 14, 2009

The excitement of pregnancy and childbirth is often outweighed by the complications, pain and anxiety identified with these conditions. A woman’s nutritional needs are different due to pregnancy and childbirth.

Topic: Childbirth

Labour Anxiety

Jul 28, 2009

An expectant mother experiences all kinds of worry relating to her pregnancy. First, she has to prepare the nursery, the baby's clothes and other things that the baby may need.

Topic: Childbirth

Pre Baby Checklist For You

Pre Baby Checklist For You

May 31, 2009

Most women start taking care of themselves only when they discover that they are pregnant. But the best time to be fit and healthy is before you actually conceive.

Topic: Pregnancy

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