About Pregnancy & Childbirth: The Word You're Looking for is Unplanned, Not Emergency

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The Word You're Looking for is Unplanned, Not Emergency Jul 10th 2012, 14:36 I'll admit that I'm a bit picky about words, it is after all, what I do with my days.  One word gets really misused in the context of birth all the time - emergency.  I am not sure if it's a product of too much reality TV, a sense of fear or just an honest mistake, but emergency means it's rare and emergent, not unplanned. So I'll give you a run down of how to use the word correctly in birth, particularly as it applies to cesarean section: Scheduled Cesarean: This c-section is planned before labor takes place. It can include medical reasons or elective c-sections. Unplanned Cesarean: This cesarean birth usually happens in the course of labor (spontaneous or induced). Something non-emergent happens, mom and baby are fine, it's just decided that a c-section is the best course of action to prevent problems. Emergency Cesarean: This can happen before or after labor has started. It usually means that your baby is born within minutes, think a placental abruption, a cord prolapse, etc., not that you're having a long labor, not that you aren't dilating fast enough. There is no time to wait to do an epidural, you get general anesthesia; there is no waiting for your doctor to arrive, you get the doctor on call; and there is no take your time to talk about your options, you're being wheeled into the OR. So, if you hear someone use the word emergency in a birth story, ask yourself to listen to what they are saying about their birth. Is the word being used correctly? Or is it used because of a sense of panic and fear that the parents felt? While you might argue that it's just semantics, it does matter.  We tend to throw around words that create a sense of fear and panic, when none is really needed.  This leads us to believe that emergencies happen every minute in pregnancy and birth, which is simply not true.  Yes, emergencies happen, just not as often as you might be lead to believe due to the word choice.  Let's save the word emergency for when it truly is an emergency. Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Related: Emergency Childbirth Why would I need a scheduled c-section? What happens before a scheduled c-section? When can I schedule a planned c-section? Why would I need an unplanned c-section? What will I feel during a cesarean section? 5 Concerns About Labor Photo © Dreamstime The Word You're Looking for is Unplanned, Not Emergency originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 14:36:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: 4 Baby Naming Controversies

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4 Baby Naming Controversies Jul 10th 2012, 11:47 It used to be that you picked a name for baby, you wrote it on the birth certificate and it was done.  That was back before baby name books, choices galore and too much thought really went into a baby name. In fact, some of these controversies didn't used to be so controversial. My grandmother had a cesarean birth in 1944. When she woke up, supposedly days later, my mother was already named by my grandfather. I can't even imagine, particularly given how my husband and I differ on baby name styles. Did you suffer through any of these controversies? Did you have your own version of baby name conflict? Tell me about it. Related 4 Baby Naming Controversies Arguing Over Baby Names Baby Name Styles Photo © SePp - Fotolia.com 4 Baby Naming Controversies originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 11:47:32. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Winter Moms Sign Up Early

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Winter Moms Sign Up Early Jul 10th 2012, 09:47 If you are due in December, January or February, you may not know this but your childbirth class options are limited. Many childbirth classes end in November, and don't get started again until it might be "too late" to start them for your due date.  This, of course, means that the September, October and November classes get full quickly. So if you haven't started looking at what your options are locally, now is the time to do it. This means figuring out who offers classes, when and where. It also means talking to the various educators and looking at the websites to figure out not only which fit into your schedule but which classes fit with your philosophy of birth. Have you signed up yet? Related: Which Childbirth Class is Right for You? Bradley Class Overview What do moms say about Bradley Classes? Lamaze Class Overview What do moms say about Lamaze Classes? ICEA Class Overview What do moms say about ICEA Classes? What does a good childbirth class look like? Childbirth Class Options Online Childbirth Class Overview Do you need a childbirth class if you want an epidural? Childbirth Class: The Second Time Around Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Photo © April's Grape Vine Photography Winter Moms Sign Up Early originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 09:47:49. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Using Heat in Labor

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Using Heat in Labor Jul 9th 2012, 09:11 Using heat for labor was something that came very naturally, once I thought about it.  Whenever I'm in pain, no matter what type of pain it is, I run for some sort of heat source.  Sick with the flu?  I snuggle in my blanket.  Headache?  I have a rice sock on my head or neck.  Cramps?  Another rick sock or heating pad day. Turns out it can be really useful for labor as well.  Though you also have other options like warm showers or tubs. And I can't tell you how good a warm cloth on the perineum can feel - it's like instant relaxation. How did you use heat in your labor? Related: Heat for Labor How to Make a Rice Sock 5 Reasons for Water Birth Photo © Fotolia Using Heat in Labor originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, July 9th, 2012 at 09:11:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Find Out How Your Baby is Laying in the Womb

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Find Out How Your Baby is Laying in the Womb Jul 8th 2012, 10:40 I went to a session with midwife Gail Tully and she was talking about belly mapping, a way to figure out how your baby is laying in the womb. It's such a cool thing to do with your baby and can be very useful in determining where your baby is to help influence it in your pregnancy to benefit your labor. I know you wish you were there to see this awesome demonstration, but you can read about it at Gail's website Spinning Babies and use her download for the belly mapping outline. How is your baby laying? Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Related: Fetal Positions Turning a Breech Baby Breech Baby 5 Ways to Turn a Breech Baby External Version Repositioning a Malpositioned Baby Belly Mapping for Parents Belly Mapping for Parents (Espanol Mapeo del Vientre Para los Padres) Photo © Amanda Rachel Gibbs Find Out How Your Baby is Laying in the Womb originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at 10:40:17. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Fitness Friday: Free Pregnancy and Exercise Newsletter

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Fitness Friday: Free Pregnancy and Exercise Newsletter Jul 6th 2012, 15:41 If you're looking for an easy way to learn about pregnancy and exercise, the free pregnancy and fitness newsletter is your best bet.  Not only can you learn about a variety of trimester specific exercises, but you can sign up here to get it sent directly to your inbox. Related: Pregnancy and Exercise Newsletter Outline Sign Up Now Prenatal Yoga Videos Fitness Friday: Free Pregnancy and Exercise Newsletter originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, July 6th, 2012 at 15:41:27. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Surviving the Summer While Pregnant

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Surviving the Summer While Pregnant Jul 6th 2012, 10:05 It was a very hot day today. And I was remembering how I felt when my daughter was due four years ago in this hot weather and our air conditioner went out. Ouch. I really didn't like that. In fact, I hated being pregnant in the summer. I always thought being due in April was ideal to miss that summer weather. Though most of my kids were born in late fall. The point is - overheating is dangerous to you and your baby. So how do you live through the summer heat while pregnant? What are your best summer survival tips? Leave them in the comments. Related: Hazy Days of Summer Water Bottles for Pregnant Women Pregnancy and Maternity Bathing Suits Sunbathing in Pregnancy Photo © K. Wuertele Surviving the Summer While Pregnant originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, July 6th, 2012 at 10:05:52. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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