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Better Childbirth Outcomes HOME PAGE.

Optimal Childbearing Outcomes

• Definition of Optimal Childbearing Outcomes
• 20 Factors of Optimal Childbearing Outcomes
• Best Outcomes for Mother and Baby

Healthy, Active Pregnancy

• Massage
• Herbs in Pregnancy
• Safety of Herbs
• Types of Herbal Medicines - How to Take
• See Also: Herbs in Labor (below)

Enhancing the Labor and Birth Process

• Advantages & Disadvantages of Natural Childbirth
• Active Labor Positions
• Movement in Labor
• Aquatherapy & Waterbirth
• Vocal Toning in Labor
• Abdominal Lifting
• Inducing Labor & Stimulating Contractions
• Risks and Benefits of Induction; Avoiding Inductions
• Medical Methods of Induction
• Pitocin Induction and Augmentation
• Prostaglandins - Natural and Medical Methods
• Castor Oil & Mineral Oil
• Natural Methods of Stimulating Contractions (Sex, Exercise, Massage)
• Shiatsu for Labor
• Using Herbs to Stimulate Labor
• Essential Oils in Labor
• Dealing with Back Labor
• 2nd Stage of Labor
• Skin to Skin Contact Immediately After Birth

Enhancing Breastfeeding

• Starting to Breastfeed: 8 Tips
• Correct Latch
• 7 Criteria for Latching On
• Training Older Infant in Proper Latch
• 4 Positions to Hold Infant While Breastfeeding
• Improving Latch & Attachment Days to Weeks after Birth
• Breastfeeding Supplies
• Techniques to Increase Breast Milk Supply
• How Long Should a Baby Breastfeed?

Enhancing Bonding Between Mother and Child

• Skin to Skin Immediately After Birth
• Mother Baby Rhythm
• Separating Mothers and Babies
• Disadvantages of Separation
• Infant Touch
• Kangaroo Care & Infant Touch
• Baby Wearing: What Does the Research Show?
• Infant Massage - Benefits and Technique
• Communicating with Newborn
• Newborn Abilities

Professional Issues

• Informed Consent
• Maternal Mortality & Prenatal Care