Ang gentle or natural cesarean, o gentle c-section, ay nauuso ngayon dahil umano sa benefits nito kay mommy at baby. Ito rin ay tinatawag na natural cesarean, at kumpara sa traditional na C-section, ay hindi ito parang major operation. Bagkus, mas natural ang pakiramdam ng mga nanay sa ganitong paraan ng panganganak. Cesarean pa rin ang panganganak […]

The end of a pregnancy is often not determined by the mother, but rather her body, the baby, and what the doctors deem fit. While vaginal birth is known to be the preferred choice during childbirth, C-section is an option many women consider actively- sometimes by choice, sometimes due to circumstances. LSCS is short for […]

An epidural is the most common method for providing pain relief to mothers who are about to give birth1. Doctors usually give epidurals for mothers about to undergo a cesarean or C-section, as well as during labor and natural births. Despite the benefits, it's also important to know that there are some possible epidural side […]

Labor complications are not an uncommon factor in pregnancy. Sometimes despite practicing every rule written in the pregnancy book, some childbirth problems can arise. However, pregnant women need to understand that even though there may be complications, science has solutions. It is important to know that labor complications are sometimes unforeseen and no one is […]

Labor is not the most comfortable phase of your pregnancy. The baby is signalling that it wishes to come out now and your body is telling you that this might be the pain you have never experienced. In medical terms, labor is the pain felt during uterine contractions. Your birth canal is not open enough […]

The latter part of a pregnancy is usually highly anticipated. Every unexpected pain, even if you're close to your due date, feels like something may be wrong and should be dealt with medically. One such major pain is the labor pain contractions that stress most women. Read on to learn more about true labor pain and […]

Childbirth is a unique and fulfilling time in a woman’s life. Understanding how each delivery method works will help you identify the way you want to bring your little one to this world. However, you also need to understand that the different methods may not be suitable for you owing to different factors that we […]

An episiotomy, or a perineotomy, is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the perineum. The perineum is the tissue located between the anus and vaginal opening of a woman. This procedure was previously a routine procedure during child birth. Nowadays, this is no longer the case.  In case you are going […]

With all of the information available online, there are too many childbirth options you can consider. One of the most "ancient" delivery techniques is water birth. The water birth technique is a common form of hydrotherapy used to keep the child and mother in the least amount of artificial medicine, which promises less effect on […]

Childbirth requires immense body strength and stretch. One of the major issues faced by many women is a perineal tear. Let us find out what a perineal tear is, how you can prevent it, and take care of one. What is a perineal tear during childbirth? The perineum is the region between your vagina and the anus. […]