A certified nurse midwife, or CNM, offers an alternative health-care option for delivering your baby. Beyond childbirth, a CNM is able to perform your routine checkups, family planning, prenatal care and postpartum care, according to BabyCenter....
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future, one of the first decisions you will need to make concerns the type of health care you will receive. While many women seek the services of a traditional obstetrician, certified...
As many as 7.4 percent of moms-to-be chose midwives for their births in 2006, reports "Fit Pregnancy" magazine. If you're considering a midwife for your birth, the midwife-mother relationship may be one of the factors influencing your decision....
A certified nurse midwife, or CNM, is a health health professional with training and licensing in both nursing and midwifery. These highly skilled women and men must have, at minimum, a bachelor's degree at an institution of higher education...
Care from midwives can very greatly. A certified nurse midwife working in a hospital with an obstetrician will use medically minded induction methods, such as Pitocin, artificial rupture of the membranes and vaginal prostaglandin preparations....
Midwives have cared for women during childbirth for thousands of years. The meaning of the word midwife is "with woman," and the midwife's role is to offer supportive care to the expectant mother. In general, midwives use fewer interventions than...
Finding a doctor with whom you can feel comfortable is especially important for women seeking a midwife or gynecologist. Women often have high expectations for their obstetrician and gynecologist, also called an OB-GYN. Many women prefer a female...
Midwife deliveries are usually low-tech deliveries, with fewer medical interventions than most physician-assisted births. Around 95 percent of certified midwives or nurse midwives deliver in hospitals or birthing centers, according to Midwife.org,...
Having a baby changes every aspect of your life, including your sex life. Unfortunately for many women, having a baby equals a drop in libido, making them less interested in sex. Dr. Elizabeth Pryor at Parents.com says that low sex drive is common...
A urinary tract infection can affect the bladder, urethra and kidney. It is common during pregnancy due to the changes in your body. As the uterus grows larger, it puts pressure on the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. If the bladder is not...
It is not uncommon for many women to remain pregnant after their due date, especially for first time moms. Most obstetricians and midwives will give mom until 42 weeks to go into labor naturally, though you may be monitored more after you have...
Pregnancy, whether planned or unplanned, provides certain signs that can help you determine whether or not you are pregnant, as well as how far along you are. Even as soon as 10 to 14 days after ovulating you may begin to feel certain signs of...
Mothers-to-be expect a growing belly as their pregnancy progresses, but their new chubby cheeks might be an unwelcome surprise. As women enter their third trimester, edema, or swelling, is common, and it can affect every area from the cheeks down...
Your baby spends nine months swimming in a warm, watery environment. Home birth supporters feel that transitioning the bay from one warm, wet environment to another is more calming and soothing and thus helps to prevent complications, according to...
Due dates are not guarantees of when babies will arrive; doctors generally say that any time two weeks before or after your expected due date is when your baby will likely arrive. Still, having that date in your mind allows you to plan for your...
Delivering a baby is a normal occurrence in a hospital setting or at home with the assistance of a midwife or douhla. In some cases, childbirth can't wait for the arrival of professional assistance. Knowing how to handle the emergency delivery of...
Pregnancy without insurance is a cold, hard reality for 13 percent of the 6 million women who conceive each year in the United States, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Although it can be stressful at times, experiencing pregnancy...
When a baby is born in a hospital, the administrative staff provides the new parents with the forms they need to register the baby's birth. If a child was not born in a hospital, however, the parents or midwife are responsible for obtaining...
A pregnant teenager has to meet the dual challenges of nourishing her still-developing body while growing a healthy baby. The nutritional demands of a pregnant adolescent must be met thoroughly and creatively. Have a nutrition plan in place that...
It is best to avoid over-the-counter medications during pregnancy. The list of what is considered safe constantly changes, making it difficult for a woman to choose the best way to treat her congestion. While you are pregnant, limit your exposure...
Pregnant women may begin to worry if a baby is still in the breech--bottom or feet down--position late in the pregnancy. A C-section is often necessary to delivery infants that are in the breech position as this can make natural childbirth...
Massages used to be a central component of the prenatal care that a pregnant woman received from her midwife. The use of massage has since fallen by the wayside amid fears of causing miscarriage or harming the woman by dislodging a blood clot....
Giving birth is a wonderful time in many women's lives. The common image of a birth is a woman in a hospital bed, hooked up to multiple machines and giving birth vaginally. However, women have more than one option when giving birth. If she does...
Low backache is a common condition in pregnancy, and doesn't generally indicate a problem. Don't think you have to suffer through it, though. Often, stretching exercises and adequate exercise can significantly relieve back pain. Call your doctor...
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, aromatic oils have been used in medicine for nearly 6,000 years. During the course of history, health practitioners have developed dozens of methods for administering aromatherapy....
Childbirth is painful, and modern medicine provides many coping methods. Two-thirds of laboring women in the U.S. use epidurals for pain control, according to Epidural Analgesia in Labor, which appeared in the August 2004 issue of "Continuing...
Some breastfeeding women choose to go the traditional route by putting the baby to the breast for each feeding, while others choose to pump exclusively and feed the baby using a bottle. Women do exclusive pumping for a number of reasons, including...
Tuna is high in protein but low in fat, making it an excellent choice as a centerpiece for a meal. The perfect doneness of tuna is a matter of personal taste. Whether you prefer your tuna rare or well done, you can follow a few tips to wind up...
Pregnancy takes some women's bodies by storm with a plethora of symptoms ranging from nausea to fatigue. For other women, pregnancy is relatively symptomless, and women are left guessing and testing until they receive confirmation. While symptoms...
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