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Journal List J Perinat Educ v.15(4); Fall 2006 PMC1804308

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J Perinat Educ. 2006 Fall; 15(4): 1–3.
doi: 10.1624/105812406X151330
PMCID: PMC1804308
The Life-Changing Significance of Normal Birth
Sharron S Humenick, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN
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Natural vs. Epidural: What to Expect

Using an epidural
Natural birth
Takeaway

Choices for childbirth

Giving birth can and should be a beautiful experience. But the prospect of delivery may give some women anxiety because of the anticipated pain and discomfort.

While many women

When Stitches Become Infected

Symptoms
Causes
Treatment
Prevention tips
Outlook

Overview

Stitches, also referred to as sutures, are thin loops of thread that are used to bring together and close the edges of a wound. You may

Benefits of a Sitz Bath After Birth
Medically Reviewed by Katie Propst, M.D. on April 4, 2022
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sitz bath, towel next to the bathtub
Postpartum perineal pain can seriously sting. Luckily, a sitz bath can help bring some relief.
In This Article

What is a sitz bath?

Taking Care of Vaginal Tears After Delivery

Home treatments
Complications
Prevention
Outlook

What are vaginal tears?

Vaginal tears are common during childbirth. They occur when your baby’s head is too large for your vagina to stretch around. Women at a

Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)

Tired mom napping while holding a sleeping baby at home

Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being. After 9 months of waiting, you are probably excited to finally be home with your new baby. Much

Myths About Postpartum Care
Postpartum Care

As magical as the process of giving birth is, the period after your delivery could be hectic, especially when you are surrounded by people who would feed you with myths and superstitions instead of love and affection for you and your baby. Today, let us bust

Women Should Rest for a Month After Childbirth—Myth or Fact?

Until about 100 years ago, 1 in 10 women died in childbirth. And the period after childbirth was equally delicate. If women survived a difficult birth, they often were left weak and anemic. The same mothers then would have to

Food Items To Avoid After Pregnancy

Congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy! As a new mother, it is important to watch what you eat after the delivery and as long as you are nursing your baby. It is also important to get the right nutrition after pregnancy to

Intrauterine Cleaning After Placental Delivery at Cesarean Section: RCT
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02152735
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