Tag: childbirth
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Could Carrying Twins Actually Lower Your Chances of a C-Section?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, here’s a thought: could being pregnant with twins actually mean a lower risk of having a C-section? New research suggests that it might! According to a recent study led by Dr. Sarah Thompson, women expecting twins tend to have longer labors, which could give doctors a reason to hold…
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A Mom’s Perspective on Giving Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get Pregnant Fast As a second-time mom, I had envisioned a smoother postpartum journey compared to my first experience. I even founded my company, Bodily, to bridge the gaps in knowledge surrounding childbirth and to create supportive products for women navigating this life-changing event. However, the unexpected arrival of the pandemic changed everything. About a…
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Could Your Weight Increase the Risk of Complications During Birth? New Study Reveals Insights
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! A recent study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has some intriguing findings regarding the connection between a woman’s weight and potential birth complications. Researchers from Oxford University dove into how Body Mass Index (BMI) affects the likelihood of complications during labor for women who are deemed…
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Study Shows Weekend Births Linked to Higher Risks for Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Ever heard of the “weekend effect”? It’s that theory suggesting that patients admitted to hospitals on weekends might not fare as well as those who show up during the week. Well, it turns out there’s some solid research backing this, particularly when it comes to expectant mothers and their little ones. But…
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Should More Expecting Mothers Consider Using Midwives?
Get Pregnant Fast Recent studies suggest that expectant mothers might benefit greatly from midwife-led care during their pregnancies. According to a comprehensive review published in The Cochrane Library, women who chose midwives as their primary caregivers experienced fewer complications, such as preterm labor, and required less medical intervention during delivery. The research team, led by…
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Study Suggests Epidurals May Extend Labor Duration
Get Pregnant Fast Are you considering an epidural for your upcoming delivery? You might want to take a moment to think about this. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have discovered that some women who opt for an epidural may experience a labor that lasts over two hours longer than those who forgo…