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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
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
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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Berkeley Parents Network: Breech Baby
* OB who will do a vaginal breech delivery * Any success using a chiropractor to turn a breech? * Need an OB who can turn a breech * Moxibustion and acupuncture for turning a breech? * Any advice ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/breech.html
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Upside: Summary of user advice on handling a breech birth
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
Cord Knots
Keeping a close eye on the baby is usually the best approach to this knotty problem. What it is: A cord knot is exactly what the term sounds like — a knot in the baby's umbilical cord. Some knots ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/complications/cord-knots.aspx
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Upside: Detailed explanation of cord knots, how common it is, symptoms and what to do
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
Fetal Positions for Birth
The position of your baby in your uterus is called the presentation of the fetus. Your health care provider will carefully assess your baby's position throughout the last month of your pregnancy to ...
www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/pregnancy/labor-delivery/delivery-options/fetal-positions
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Upside: Information on baby positions including some which may cause complications
Downside: Lots of scrolling
When Childbirth Gets Scary
Many labor complications sound worse than they are. We explain 6 of the most common and how your doctor will manage them We all know that giving birth isn't going to be like it is on TV dramas: Your ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/labor_complications_birth/yourpregnancy/967
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Upside: Very detailed article on various pregnancy complications
Downside: Small font
Labor & Delivery Complications
The Basics | Symptoms | Detection & Treatment | Prevention What Are the Various Labor & Delivery Complications? A pregnancy that has progressed without any apparent hitch can still give way to ...
www.ghi.com/topic.aspx?page=416
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Upside: Very good overview of common delivery complications
Downside: Small font; not obvious need to click on links for additional detail
Childbirth Complications: Breech Birth and Shoulder Dystocia
Pregnancy complications can affect childbirth, increasing the chances of a difficult birth and health risks for both mother and baby. Conditions such as breech birth and shoulder dystocia may require ...
www.pregnancy-facts.com/articles/childbirth/childbirth-complications.php
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Upside: Good, detailed article on breech delivery and shoulder dystocia with an illustration
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Fetus or Newborn Problems
If labor does not proceed normally, the fetus or newborn may have problems. Fetal Distress: Fetal distress is an uncommon complication of labor. It typically occurs when the fetus has not been ...
www.merck.com/mmhe/sec22/ch261/ch261c.html
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Upside: Helpful overview of several delivery complications with illustrations
Downside: Additional details found in book being sold on the site
