Labor Contractions: What Do They Feel Like?

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Labor contractions – regular involuntary contractions of muscles of the uterus, which a woman in labor cannot handle. True contractions. The shortest last 20 seconds with 15 minutes pause. The longest lasts 60 seconds with 2-3 minutes of pauses. The last trimester of the pregnancy – is the most exciting period for a woman. The sooner the due date is … Read more

15 Abortion Facts You Might Never Ever Heard Of

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Many women dream of becoming a mother. But, alas, two strips on the test do not always bring happiness. Under the influence of external circumstances, problems, etc. a woman sometimes decides to terminate the pregnancy. The church considers abortion to be infanticide. Society splits into two camps: someone considers such a procedure unacceptable in any … Read more

Permanent Birth Control Options for Men and Women

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Contraception is a complex method and means of preventing unwanted and unintended pregnancies, as well as a way of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Methods of contraception include traditional and modern means. They are divided into male and female contraception. There are permanent birth control and temporary means. The choice and use of this or that method should … Read more

Vaginal Tear Prevention by Preparing for Natural Childbirth

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t the preparation for childbirth classes (held by professional doula and obstetrician for many years) some of the pregnant women always ask: “Is there any special way to prepare the perineum to completely avoid or, at least, to reduce the risk of vaginal tear during childbirth?” Under vaginal tear prevention, women usually mean perineal massage, a technique that … Read more