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Posted by: | CommentsPregnancy – What’s a Midwife?
Posted by: | CommentsFor centuries giving birth was strictly an affair between the pregnant woman and a midwife. Though not always present, a mid-wife would frequently aid in the birthing process. The role was often performed by an older woman who had previously experienced birth herself. She gave comfort, medical knowledge based on real experience and a second pair of hands at a critical time.
With the rise of obstetrics in the 19th century, midwifery became much less common, almost disappearing from birthing practice in the U.S., except in circumstances of deep poverty or geographic isolation. In recent decades, it has risen again in a new form in which midwives are often licensed nurses with considerable traditional medical experience.
Though midwifing was historically carried out in the home, modern practitioners carry out their work in hospitals almost entirely today. Many women want to have the services of a midwife, but still avail themselves of the advantages of modern medicine in a traditional hospital setting.
In the overwhelming majority of births, the midwife has to take little active part in the process. She provides assurance, a hand to hold and ‘insurance’ in the form of letting the woman know that, should the need arise, an expert is at hand. But their presence and practice goes far beyond or rather before labor.
Midwives are available for pre-natal visits, and they offer one-on-one advice, much as an obstetrician will do – though frequently at lower rates. They are often there for much more of the time during the entire process, too, once labor starts. Many obstetricians have more patients than any single person can care for, even working 14 hour or longer days (as many of them do). A midwife can usually devote exclusive attention to a woman during labor.
They will be there at the beginning of the birthing process, continuously up to and after the completion of birth. Having a trusted and experienced medical expert at the bedside for the entire time is a great comfort to many. That’s especially true for first time mothers, for whom the experience can be naturally a bit scary.
Midwives have the medical knowledge and the available technology to handle any situation. Breech births, preclampsia and other potential complications are nothing new to a good midwife. They can carry out needed tests – for iron levels, blood pressure and the like. And they can seek additional help, acting as an expert liaison when a woman may have other things on her mind. All midwives have an active working relationship with an obstetrician.
Midwives can be found through recommendations from friends or you can seek one by contacting the American College of Nurse Midwives in Washington, DC. The ACNM website (http://www.acnm.org/) is a good place to start your search.
Dublin, Ireland (PRWeb UK) March 25, 2009
With the avalanche of information that accompanies pregnancy, not to mention the fluctuating hormones and a rapidly unrecognisable body, it’s hardly a surprise that many mums-to-be are often left feeling exhausted, emotional and stressed.
Stress during pregnancy can lead to problems such as raised blood pressure and low birth weight so it’s advised by medics that pregnant mothers should keep their stress levels at a minimum.
With the introduction of B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation, BreastfeedingMums.com helps expectant mums achieve the relaxation they need to keep themselves calm and to enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation is a relaxation aid unique in that it is specifically targeted at pregnant women. It offers mums-to-be an escape route from the stresses and strains of modern day living allowing them time out and an opportunity to bond with their unborn baby.
“Today’s pregnant women often juggle the demands of full time work whilst also caring for young children and partners. They also tend to do the lion’s share of the housework and shopping. Consequently, the end result is that they commonly tend to neglect themselves,” says Sinead Hoben, Founder of Breastfeeding Mums.
“With B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation mums-to-be are taken through a thirty minute guided visualisation leading them into a state of deep relaxation. They awaken feeling fresh, stress-free and ready to get on with enjoying their pregnancy,” explains Sinead.
B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation is just one of several relaxation recordings available at Breastfeeding Mums which aim to help mums, dads and even small children to relax.
Complementing B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation are:
B’Mums Soothing Womb Sounds – Relaxes both mum and baby and also soothes young children at bedtime;
B’Mums Breastfeeding Relaxation – Helps breastfeeding mums relax, thereby aiding the letdown reflex required for successful breastfeeding and expressing;
and
B’Mums Perfect Relaxation for Parents – Both mum and dad can take some time out when the demands of parenthood are taking their toll.
Because the background music of each recording has been captured at a speed known to induce relaxation, the recordings quickly get to work; the more often they are listened to, the more beneficial they become.
Available on both CD and mp3 you can listen to samples of the recordings and purchase B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation or any of the other recordings securely using Paypal on http://www.breastfeedingmums.com/relaxation-cds.htm
About Breastfeeding Mums
BreastfeedingMums is one of the UK’s leading online pregnancy and breastfeeding resources. Run by mum of three, Sinead Hoben, alongside informative articles about pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenthood some of the most popular features the site offers include:
Cute Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Baby Tickers
Due Date Calculator and Pregnancy Week by Week Chart
Free Birth Plan Template
Online Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Galleries
A Lively Forum where women can meet up, chat and share experiences.
Visit www.BreastfeedingMums.com for pregnancy, breastfeeding and baby information. To participate on Breastfeeding Mums Forums simply register at http://forum.breastfeedingmums.com
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