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Does moaning take the pain away? No. It does, however, give the brain something to do in response to the pain. Left with no clue how to respond, women will often end up screaming, which can trigger the Fear/Tension/Pain response: she becomes fearful of the pain, which increases the tension in her body which increases the perception of her pain. Allowed to continue on this cycle, she is likely to whirl into something that looks like panic. Panic looks and feels like out of control-which is often an expectant woman's biggest concern.
Think MOANING when it comes to coping with contractions!
Sarah McMoyler RN
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Conceiving and then delivering a baby with someone you love will enhance your lives — without question! No one stops to consider the tough times, the stress and strain this little bundle of joy WILL put on your relationship. Your lives as you knew them are OVER. Again, lots of amazement comes with raising a mini-you, and lots of stress too. Emotionally, physically and financially it can be harrowing to raise children — particularly if you have been wearing rose colored glasses without stopping to seriously consider how children change EVERYTHING.
So, I am putting this out for discussion: what do you think about having a legal document that states the needs, desires, expectations before the baby arrives (and inhales you whole!)
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Sarah McMoyler RN
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2. Will I Be a Good Mother?
3. Will Everything "Down There" Shrink Back to Normal?
4. Will I Get Ugly and Fat?
5. Will It Hurt More Than A Bikini Wax? Less Than a Broken Leg?
6. How Badly Will It Hurt to Deliver the Baby?
7. Will I POOP On the Delivery Table?
8. Will My Mate Ever Really Understand What I am Going Through?
9. Will I Feel This Sick and Tired for the Entire Nine (Ten) Months?
10. Will My Breasts Stay This Big Forever? (Please, God!)
By Vicki Iovine, author of The Girlfriends Guide To Pregnancy
Can YOU pregnant Mom's relate to her list?
Sarah McMoyler RN
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Good Luck!
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Good Luck!
Sarah McMoyler RN
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You see the analogy, right? He could not control the peaks or the weather or potential injury…he had a goal and he went for it; just like labor.
The idea of having to be in labor alone is daunting, scary and feels impossible. Set your labor up for success: a medical team to guide you, and someone who will love you unconditionally and reassure you every step of the way. This is how to achieve your goal of getting a healthy baby into your arms and look back on the experience with a sense of triumph!
Sarah McMoyler RN
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This underscores how men have absolutely NO idea about the deep physical response the body has to uterine contractions OR the need for unconditional support as women endure the labor process.
Male or female, what do you think?
Sarah McMoyler RN
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I had a couple in class last night, who wanted to know if they could "refuse" forceps during their delivery, due to a traumatic situation that occurred a number of years ago with a relative. The fact is that we will never know if the forceps used in their relative's delivery was the cause for trauma- or if they were actually the appropriate assistance required in the situation.
I encouraged them and all expectant parents to discuss this kind of 'skeleton in the closet' that creates prenatal angst, with your OB/Gyn or Midwife. When they know the basis for concern, they can often provide reassurance and/or further information about instrumentation sometimes used to assist in a birth.
Sarah McMoyler RN
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The National Institute of Health (NIH) recently presented the: "Safe to Sleep" Campaign, highlighting the preventative approach to SIDS. In addition to stressing the 'back to sleep' position for infants, Safe to Sleep, emphasizes the following:
-Not sleeping in an adult bed
-No blankets in the bed
-Do not overheat
-No exposure to tobacco
***Bonus: Breast milk has been shown to reduce SIDS by 60%!
For more information on reducing the risk of SIDS: www.nich.nih.gov/sids
Sarah McMoyler RN
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