Continuing with our balance on the most outstanding contents that we have published in the blog in each subject, it is the turn to the best posts of 2012 about childbirth in Babies and more.
It is a year in which more than ever we have promoted awareness for a respected birth and we have claimed the importance of choosing. We have had super interesting interviews with professionals involved in the birth process.
Let's see what they have been the most prominent posts of 2012 about childbirth.
Knowing the delivery room before giving birth, a good idea
It is an unusual practice that we hope will spread quickly in hospitals. It helps reduce stress and provides peace of mind to the future moms to face the day of birth.
Baby monitored during childbirth without immobilizing the mother
Many obsolete practices are changing, fortunately. It is not necessary for the mother to be still to control the baby during dilation.
First images of childbirth inside
Thanks to a sequence in 4D we have been able to contemplate the images of a birth inside, performed by magnetic resonance. An impressive video about birth.
Ten things you should ask the hospital if you want to have a natural birth
It is important to go safely when you are going to give birth, that's why we propose ten questions you should ask in the hospital before the day of delivery.
The best for the baby's brain: vaginal birth
A study has shown that the vaginal birth causes the appearance of certain proteins that improve the development of the baby's brain.
Home birth is as safe as in the hospital
Many myths surround home delivery, but the figures show that give birth at home, as long as it is a low-risk delivery, it is as safe as in the hospital.
Do not hurry, the baby will be born when ready to be born
If everything goes well and it is a healthy pregnancy, birth will be triggered nothing more and nothing less than when both mother and baby are prepared to happen.
It is better to expand at home
There are two possible places to wait for the delivery to arrive: the hospital or at home. Sometimes we get ahead, but it's better pass the dilation phase at home. We tell you how.
Professionals who recommend that newborns not receive visitors
The first moments after delivery are also very special. Parents and the newborn need privacy and tranquility, it is time to recognize yourself, not to receive visitors.
The application of oxytocin in childbirth makes it difficult to start breastfeeding
A scientific study relates the application of synthetic oxytocin in childbirth with the reduced expression of oral and motor behaviors related to newborn feeding
"Breathing is especially important in the management of pain in childbirth." Interview with Mónica García Calzada (II)
Conscious breathing plays a fundamental role in childbirth. A specialist teaches us the different types of breathing To better counteract the pain.
What is outpatient delivery?
A mode of birth that few know extended in northern Europe. Childbirth occurs in the hospital but the mother goes home with her newborn child within the first 24 hours after birth, no hospital admission.
How to do perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing and episiotomy
We explain the technique to prepare the perineal area by the time of delivery. It can be done at home in a few minutes a day and can be beneficial when giving birth.
Photos | a4gpa and Raphael Goetter on Flickr
