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Is Delivering Your Baby On The Weekend Dangerous?
For many expectant mothers, the day of delivery is an incredibly exciting time. Many families try to plan the day they will give birth, but for some, plans change last minute and children are born early or later than anticipated. While it can be difficult to anticipate when delivery will actually occur, it’s important for expectant parents to understand what risks may be associated with different days of the week. At first thought, delivering your baby on the weekend might seem more convenient than a weekday; however, expectant mothers should be wary of “the weekend effect.”
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What is a Traumatic Birth Experience?
While the miracle of birth is often a beautiful process for the families of newborns, it can also be distressing. Between 25 and 34 percent of mothers report having a traumatic birth experience. This is when an individual involved in the birthing process believes that the mother’s life or her baby’s life is in danger or that there is a serious threat to the mother’s or baby’s physical or emotional wellbeing.
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Shoulder Dystocia During Delivery: What Parents Need to Know
As expectant parents, you probably knew the day of your child’s birth would come with stress and some pain, but anticipated it would end with tremendous joy and the celebration of a healthy new life. When a baby or mother is harmed during a birth involving shoulder dystocia, the celebration is tarnished with worry and…
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Common Pregnancy Dangers for Mother and Baby
When a loved one becomes pregnant, it’s often a celebratory and joyful time for family and friends. Many celebrations and family gatherings are had in anticipation of the new arrival and everyone is generally in good spirits. What might surprise some people is that there are often many health risks for both the mother and…
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Common Birth Injuries and How They Happen
Giving birth is an incredibly joyous time for a family. However, all of this excitement and hope can be dashed instantly when parents and family members learn the baby has suffered a birth injury. With such advanced medical techniques available, many people don’t realize giving birth still comes with serious risks for both mother and…