http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/childbirth-blog.html Check out Your Childbirth Guide blog to keep up with new additions and changes to YourChildbirthGuide.com. Subscribe so you don't miss out on updates! en-us childbirth Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:53:02 -0400 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:53:02 -0400 yourchildbirthguide.com http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/how-can-i-help-baby-engage-into-my-pelvis.html56574e2d8c44399931e071aee83e611aQuestion:I'm 39 weeks and having regular unproductive contractions. My midwife said my son is bouncing in and out of my pelvis. She said to sit on my exercise Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:44:27 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/inducing-labour.html6c6cba3afdc5911c100bc3eebee0fa6dQuesion: Hi,I am 37 weeks pregnant and feeling contractions in my lower abdomen. I don't feel like I am actually having labour pain as its not very rhythmic Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:13:12 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/peri-spray-to-prevent-tearing-during-labor.html80d4a0b3a3632ad0e5ab891ecdb10940Question:Could you please post the ingredients for your peri spray from your video and where can I find them? Answer:Sure! Here's the recipe I use: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:42:40 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/the-hospital-sent-me-home.htmlce31daca83b91b59b21cb79054c8124fQuestion: I'm 38 weeks pregnant. At my appointment 3 days ago, I was 4 cm dilated and about 50% effaced. I thought I was in labor yesterday and went in. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:29:52 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/am-i-in-labor1.html067c79d76316bd120913f078dc1d786eQuestion: I have been given two different due dates from ultrasounds. I think I'm about 35 weeks along right now, but I feel like I'm having serious labor Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:36:02 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/birth-options.html39db5aea774ed0d15607c82ff66a260eIf you don't know your birth options, you don't have any. Here are the options every woman needs to know, so you can take the driver's seat for your own birth. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:57:59 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/sample-birth-plan.htmlda5868ae575fd40d3defbb2e7db601a0Here's a straightforward sample birth plan that's bulleted so it's easy to read. Use this as a guide to create your own easy to read birth plan that gets read. Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:20:27 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/birth-plan-sample.html056408f0d55679434c3c214819357951Check out this birth plan sample to help you write your own birth plan so you can have the type of birth you really want. Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:32:49 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/choosing-doctor-or-midwife.html1403086bcf805b13e3cadb52e2a809cdChoosing the right doctor or midwife is by far the most important decision you can make for your birth. Find out why. Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:27:46 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/essential-oil-consultation.html6f1c4172ec2ae4e805c358e4449a83eaSchedule your personalized essential oil consultation tailored to you. Stop wasting time being frustrated and confused and get right to experiencing the benefits of using essential oils confidently. Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:16:58 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/can-i-have-a-natural-birth-after-a-csection.html671bd90fe39ca82f4868dad61011a063Question: I had a C-section 3 years and 8 months ago. I'm nine months pregnant now. Can I still have a natural birth with this one? Answer: Good news- Sat, 25 May 2013 18:04:49 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/essential-oils-and-carrier-oils.html702eeb777c2af7bf8c9c0100209cf93cQuestion:Firstly let me comment on what a wonderfully helpful and interesting site this is, congratulations!! I have read about essential oils that can Sat, 25 May 2013 13:35:55 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/can-i-travel-late-in-pregnancy.html1df54f7ed296d84ebeab62375cae7699Question:I'm 33 weeks pregnant and about 2 cm dilated. Is it okay to travel? Answer: I can't offer you medical advice, but if it were me, I would probably Sat, 18 May 2013 00:37:37 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/i-dont-want-to-miss-my-daughters-birth.htmlecafc5c3772e927bb7ed9ab705ff6983Question: My daughter is 40 weeks, 2 days with her second child. She lost her mugus plug yesterday. I am 7 hours away. Should I leave today? Her next Wed, 8 May 2013 13:25:44 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/how-can-i-make-baby-come-faster.html89845022f6a7ab3fc462897bbb95092dQuestion:When my due date comes and still no baby, what can I do or use to make my labor faster? Answer:Try to remember, first of all, that due dates Wed, 8 May 2013 09:51:41 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/mucus-plug.htmlb602a71f9662b88a2dd7db2484672beaConfused about the mucus plug? Learn what it is and what it means if you've lost it. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 01:05:07 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/early-labor-signs.html53b032283a8a816ed00a3938c5739429How do you know if you're going into labor? These early labor signs should help you know if it's the real deal. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:47:51 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/commonly-mistaken-early-labor-signs.html6d7678e0aef047e7b4cbbaa9d4988bb4Experiencing these commonly mistaken early labor signs? Learn what they mean and how to know if you're really in labor. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:20:33 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/cervix-isnt-closed-after-birth.html8133f77f7c02df969c4c96d1d00eea9cQuestion: My daughter had her baby 7 months ago and has just been told her cervix has not closed. What implications does this have for her? Answer: Great Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:20:43 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/babys-low-and-im-dilated-whats-it-mean.html0db6ed8702f1f06381a81caf2b903b76Question: I'm 39 weeks pregnant. My doctor says I'm 4cm dilated and my cervix is back but the baby's head is very low. What's that mean? Answer: Sounds Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:47:27 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/meconium.htmlcfd8fb0cfea110147a1eff75f21b8a00Question: My grand daughter was taken to the hospital early this morning because her water broke. I heard from a freind who was there that the baby had Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:54:35 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/am-i-in-labor-what-do-i-do.htmlded59e54acf31093ca52816df162298eQuestion:I am 39 weeks pregnant with my first child. I am due in 1 week. I am 2 cm and 50% effaced and am getting many contractions. What do I do? My water Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:28:11 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/braxton-hicks-contractions.html19ac897626994799f0229ee745854836What's the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and real labor? Find out what these contractions are and how to tell the difference. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:37:21 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/understanding-your-role-in-childbirth.html4fe117cc708b953f3485d78b69e9bde7Most women spend a lot of time preparing for a coming baby by buying cute clothes, baby gear, and baby books. But how do you really prepare for natural Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:54:16 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/i-lost-my-mucus-plug-how-much-longer.html92e0f18897604892850e969b72e09e7dQuestion:I was 2cm dilated about 36 hrs ago,I am only having mild contractions but I noticed that I have lost my mucus plug. How long does it normally Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:17:02 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/home-birth-safety.html32316253815bb6e5f689967c319586f1Wondering about home birth safety? You might be surprised. Here are some not so well known facts, along with links to several studies. Mon, 28 May 2012 19:02:30 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/mucus-plug-and-effacement.htmla0abcaf840ec90cb199fe2f9d8f1a671Question: I am 36 weeks, 2 centimeters dilated and 50% effaced. I know what all that means but what I want to know is, does being effaced that much mean Thu, 10 May 2012 01:05:34 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/is-the-mucus-plug-exclusive-to-pregnancy.html369f13ba7984f11b50970a8436d00571Question:Does your body only produce a mucus plug when you're pregnant? Answer:Yes, we only have a mucus plug when we are pregnant. The purpose of the Wed, 2 May 2012 08:46:14 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/37-week-discharge.htmla247d691e09eadbfd4bf92d115082bd9Question:As the cervix dilates does it keep producing mucus like discharge? Answer: Yes, as the cervix dilates, it continues to produce mucus just like Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:18:26 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/how-to-tell-if-youre-dilating.html5a47a29c6f84a65eb4d99c39885c76a0Question:Is there any way to tell if you are dilating? Answer:The only way to know for sure how dilated you are is through a vaginal exam. If you're Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:00:40 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/mucus-plug-and-pelvic-pain.html3488f5d7c39e74a394e80a546a81985eQuestion:I'm 35 weeks along and I've been losing a little bit of mucus at a time, but not a lot. Is that OK? What does that mean? My pelvis has been killing Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:41:38 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/hospital-birth.html51e0cf0c2afd52bcfc0d82a8601fb5fdPlanning a hospital birth? Learn about the common procedures during birth so you can make educated decisions for you and your baby. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:00:37 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/labor-pain.htmlcc1333f2e6be4aba0821d60f22fc6ca2Why go through labor pain if you don't have to? Here are some helpful notes on labor pain and the purpose of pain in labor. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:13:18 -0500 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/homebirth.html0e3f134085272f566b8789c4a7cd3663Homebirth is a foreign idea for many. Here's a quick read to give you an idea of what homebirth is like. Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:18:21 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/hiring-a-doula.html15b67206e76b0d1bf8f573073e09f940Learn the benefits of hiring a doula and tips on finding the perfect doula for you. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:47:33 -0400 http://www.yourchildbirthguide.com/cervix-dilation.htmldfe95c72d4a6c120d8b26b884d338e8cThe basics of cervix dilation and effacement- what's happening and what it means for labor. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:38:27 -0400