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10 Things to Know About Pregnancy, Labor and Birth

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Laboring Inside the Shadows of Pain

10 Things to Know About Pregnancy, Labor and Birth

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Posted by Albuquerque Birth Network on Nov 9, 2012

• Pain medications impact labor, the mother, and the baby. Sometimes an epidural is exactly what’s needed, but all medications carry risks. Potential side effects include: slowing or stopping contractions; hypotension; respiratory distress for mom and baby; maternal fever; uneven, incomplete or nonexistent pain relief or relief that wears off just before pushing. The side effects for baby can include...

Posted by peggyloftis on Mar 21, 2012

This photo is one of my all-time favorite images of me and my 1st son. It wasn’t taken by a professional camera and isn’t perfect, but speaks 1000 words to me. I had asked my husband to stop what he was doing and take it. I wanted to remember it forever. We had just returned home from an unexpected cesarean hospital birth. The first image of my baby’s birth after he was born was blurry....

Posted by peggyloftis on Mar 20, 2012

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Ask just about anyone if they feel natural childbirth is best described by the word pain and you will likely hear “absolutely!” We are making great strides in our birth culture which is very encouraging. For instance, home birth is on the rise, people are gaining a better understanding of pain, Waterbirth is becoming more available,...

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25 Events on May 25, 2013 Labor and Birth Class Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 25, 2013 - 12:00 pm Location: 123 Wellesley SE Description: We will cover the basic principles to ensure you are ready to have the birth experience that you desire. Birth is magical, no matter where you birth, you can have a beautiful, powerful and fun time. Let's get to know simple techniques that you and your birth companion/s can do to relieve stress and promote healthy birthing. We will go cover natural remedies as well as what to expect if hospital care is necessary. Please call or email Terry Simmons to register: 217-3663 or lunaysolmidwifery@gmail.com Cost of class is $50.00 *Postpartum class will follow, Sunday June 9th. More details... Doula Tea Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 25, 2013 - 3:00 pm Location: 123 Wellesley SE Description: The doula tea is an opportunity for expecting parents to meet the doulas, learn more about the role of a doula, as well as answer any questions or concerns they may have about having a doula for their birth. We will also share the top 10 questions most people have before hiring a doula. For more information, please call Abbey Theroux of Desert Health Albuquerque 205-8941 Or Erin Keetso and 307-5327 More details...

28 Events on May 28, 2013 $2.00 Pregnancy Testing Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 28, 2013 - 10:00 am Location: 123 Wellesley SE Description: Wondering? Come in for a low-cost, non-judgemental pregnancy test. Contact Kelly Camden of Holistic Midwifery at 463-1694. More details...

29 Events on May 29, 2013 Free! ICAN Gathering (International Cesarean Awareness Network) Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: May 29, 2013 - 8:00 pm Location: Nob Hill Birth Center, 123 Wellesley SE Description: ICAN meetings offer information and support for women who have experienced cesarean birth or would like to learn more about cesarean birth. Pregnant women and mothers are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Sara Berget, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Doula and Brandi Borsheim-Kilburn, Doula. Please contact Sara at onelovecounseling@msn.com / 377-9813 or Brandi at missingsandsend@gmail.com / 377-2397 for more information. More details...