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Dr. Stuart J. Fischbein is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, a lecturer, and a published author (Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife, and A Mom; Homebirth With an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births; Breech Birth at Home: Outcomes of 60 Breech and 109 Cephalic Planned Home and Birth Center Births). He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision-making, the midwifery model of care, and human rights in childbirth. He received the ‘Most Audacious’ award from HRIC and the Association for Holistic & Newborn Health (2016). Dr. Fischbein has 21 years of experience and now works directly with home birthing midwives and offers hope for women who cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin, and breech deliveries.
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It is not unusual for women to experience back pain all through their pregnancy or during the delivery. In addition, some women may also experience lingering back pain after pregnancy due to various reasons. Back pain after childbirth can cause problems with day-to-day activities and child care. Continue reading this post as we tell you…
Water breakage during pregnancy is crucial in the third trimester since it signals labor. The amniotic fluid surrounds the baby in the amniotic sac. This sac breaks at the beginning of labor. If you notice the flow of fluid, contact a healthcare professional. Some pregnant women may misinterpret urination (due to the womb's pressure on…
Because labor is uncertain, you begin to have doubts and lookout for signs of labor as your due date approaches. You may think with every cramp that if you're having contractionsiXTightening of uterine muscles, causing pain in the lower belly and back , or have questions like 'what should I do if the water breaks?'…
When does the baby drop? Women are often curious to know the answer. The baby usually drops into the pelvis in the final weeks of pregnancy, but some may drop just a few hours before birth. Baby drop is an indication that the body is ready for labor and the baby is taking its final…