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Birth as An American Rite of Passage
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Birth as An American Rite of Passage

Analgesia
Apgar Score
4 to 12 Hour Separation from Baby
Bassinet/Warmer
Bed
Bonding Period
Cervical Checks
Enema
Epidural
Episiotomy
External Monitor
Prophylatic Eye Treatment
Fasting in Labor
The Hospital Gown
Internal Fetal Monitor">
IV's
Lithotomy Position
Birth as an American Rite of Passage
Artificial Rupture of the Membranes
Mirror
Pitocin
The Prep
Separation from Partner
Sterile Sheets, Disinfectant and Hand-Strapping
Vitamin K
Wheelchair

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Birth

What is Normal Labor Like?
Birth Style Quiz
How Will I Act In Labor
Learning to use Relaxation in Labor
Beyond the Backrub: Touch in Labor
Vaginal Exams in Labor
Vocalization in Labor
Judging Progress in Labor
Active Labor
Active Labor Mistakes
When Labor is Slow
Coaching Transition
Timing Contractions
What Does A Doula Do?
Early Labor
Early Labor Mistakes
Cervical Exam
Is This Labor?
Choosing a Labor Position
Prelabor
Pushing
When Labor is Slow to Start
When Will Labor Start?
Transition

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Birth Planning

How to Write a Birth Plan
What is a Birth Plan

Informed Consent

Informed Consent
Antibiotics in Labor
Cervidil
Cytotec
Epidural/Spinal
Episiotomy
Labor Induction
IV use in Labor
Pain Medication
Pitocin
Narcotic Analgesics

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Options You May Have About

Cesarean Surgery
Environment for Labor
Pain Management For Labor
Monitoring Labor
Newborn Care Procedures
Pushing
Starting Labor

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Christian Birth Information

How is Birth Different for a Christian?
Attitude Check
Doula: Cord of Three Strands
Are you Trusting God, or Yourself?
Fear or Faith
The Greatest is Love
Love Languages in Labor
Mentoring Relationships
Why Did God Make Labor Painful?
After a Bad Labor Experience

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Devotions

Devotion Room
Life in the Desert: Thoughts about the Exodus
Where are you Going?
Lord You Know My Baby
Search My Heart O God
Reports of the Spies
My Good and Faithful Servant
Good Thoughts for Pregnancy
Trusting Through Problems

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Jesus in the Labor Room

Confession
Encouragment
The Name of Jesus
Annointing with Oil
Prayer Praise and Worship
Reading Scripture

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Coach's Notebook


Positions

Butt-Up
Dangle
Hands and Knees
Labor Dance
Recliner Chair Sitting
Rocking
Side Lying
Squatting
Toilet Sitting
Walking and Swaying

Tools

Birth Ball
Black or Blue Cohosh
Frozen Water Bottle
Hot and Cold Packs
Knobby Ball
Music
Rebozo
Rolling Pin
Rice Sock
Tennis Ball
Weighted Ball

Techniques

Abdominal Breathing
Aromatherapy
Basic Massage
Castor Oil Induction
Efflurage
Encouragment
Hip Squeeze
Kneading Massage
The Lift
The Lunge
Nipple Stimulation
Perineal Massage
Pressure Massage
Progressive Relaxation
Rainbow Technique
Rhythmic Breathing
Stroking
Tug of War
Visualization
Vocalization
Using Water

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Exercise

Exercise
ACOG Guidlines
ACOG Contraindications for Exercise
Printable Exercise Tracker
Pregnancy Fitness
Exercise Safely
Activity Selector
Too Busy to Exercise?

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Specific Exercises

Kegel
Pelvic Rocking
Squatting
Tailor Sitting

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FAQ's

Birth Planning
Natural Birth

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Pregnancy Nutrition

Main Page
Nutrition Myths
Managing Digestive Discomforts
Making the Most of Your Shopping Trip
How Much Weight Should I Gain?
When You Don't Have Time To Eat
Sample Menus
Cookbook
Nutrition Printables
An Apple a Day
Morning Sickness or Bloating?
Warm and Steamy Soups

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Nutrition Basics

Nutrition Slide Show
Eat a Variety of Foods
Making Food Choices
Eat a Balanced Diet
Stay Active
Choose Lower Fat Foods
So What Are Calories?
Moderate Salt
Don't Forget the Fiber
Moderate Sugars
Basic Nutrition Glossery
What is a Serving?

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Pain

What About the Pain
Fear Tension Pain Cycle
Positive Pain
Overcoming Fear of Labor
The Perception of Pain
Unnecessary Pain in Labor

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Pregnancy

Main page
Pregnancy Myths
Recommended Reading
Pregnancy Quiz
20 Ways to Relax Today
Managing the Cold Season
Easy Ways to Fit Exercise Into Your Day
Pregnant for the Holidays Figuring Due Dates

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Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy Symptoms
Backache
Bladder Issues
Bleeding Gums
Blotchy Skin
Breast Leaking
Breast Soreness
Constipation
Contractions
Faintness
Fatigue
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion and Heartburn
Leg Cramps
Libido Changes
Lightening
Moodiness
Morning Sickness
Nose Bleeds
Pelvic Pain
Quickening (Baby Moving)
Shortness of Breath
Sleepless Nights
Stretch Marks
Swelling
Vaginal Discharge
Vericose Veins
Weight Gain

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Your Labor Team

Putting the Team Together
Interview Questions for a Doctor or Midwife
Who Should Be Invited
Birth Place Options

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Pregnancy Month by Month

Month by Month Guide
Month One
Month Two
Month Three
Month Four
Month Five
Month Six
Month Seven
Month Eight
Month Nine

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