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Small Pelvis? Here’s The Truth About Cephalopelvic Disproportion
(CPD) A diagnosis of CPD (cephalopelvic disproportion) is where the baby’s head is thought to be too large to pass through the woman’s pelvis.
www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/birth/small-pelvis-big-baby-cpd
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Upside: Excellent article with very detailed information about CPD
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Episiotomy: Avoiding the Unkind Cut
Susan Spears figured she was on her way to a smooth delivery -- after seven hours of active labor, this first-time mom felt ready to push her baby out. But just 20 minutes later, and against her ...
www.parenting.com/article/Pregnancy/Postpartum/avoiding-episiotomies/1
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Upside: Very good article about understanding episiotomies and how to reduce the chance of having one
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Episiotomy - Is it Necessary?
When Missy Goodson, 34, of Louisville, Ky., had her first child in 1988, there was simply no discussion about whether she would have an episiotomy. "It was just a given; everybody got one," she says. ...
www.pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/episiotomy.htm
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Upside: Good article on episiotomy during childbirth
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But What If...? Questions Commonly Asked of Homebirth-ers
As a homebirth mom myself, and then as a homebirth advocate, I have had many people question the wisdom of birth at home. Sometime by well meaning but ill-informed friends and family. Sometimes by ...
www.mothersnature.com/pregnancy/info/homebirth.html
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Upside: Very good article detailing specific advice and information about home births
Downside: Text heavy, expect some scrolling
Assisted Delivery
Assisted delivery methods are used to help your doctor deliver your baby when a normal vaginal delivery becomes unsafe or impossible. The three types of assisted delivery include cesarean section ...
pregnancy.emedtv.com/delivery/assisted-delivery.html
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Upside: Good article on various assisted delivery techniques like cesarean section, forceps or vacuum delivery
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About Meconium Aspiration
Every expectant parent hopes for an uncomplicated birth and a healthy baby. But some babies do face delivery room complications. One condition that may affect a newborn's health is meconium ...
kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/meconium.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with excellent information about meconium aspiration
Downside: Click to see links to specific topics
What happens postnatally with a 3rd degree tear?
Most women having their first baby suffer some trauma to the tissues of the vagina, perineum or labia. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus (or back passage). Midwives ...
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Upside: Advice on third degree tears during childbirth; attractive site
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Breech Presentation : American Pregnancy Association
Usually a few weeks before birth, most babies will move into delivery position, with their head moving near the birth canal. If this does not happen, the baby's buttocks and/or feet, will be in place ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/breechpresentation.html
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Upside: Very good overview of causes, techniques and risks related to a breech baby
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver your baby. What are some circumstances that would require an episiotomy?
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/episiotomy.html
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Upside: Very good overview episiomoties including when they are required, how it is performed and how to prevent needing one
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Breech birth - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newborn baby who had lain in an imperfect position. Normally the legs correct themselves after a couple of days Turning the baby to avoid breech birth There are many methods which have been attempted ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breech_birth
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled on breech birth with section on turning a baby - scroll down to see detail
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