Question 1

what is the ideal birthing position?

Accepted Answer

Squatting: It depends on your body size, the baby's size, and whether or not you have an epidural.  Generally though, gravity always helps and squatting will also help.  Women who do yoga and pilates, both activities that strengthen your back and abdominal muscles do very well with pushing.  Also swimming is an excellent activity to prepare you for pushing.

Question 2

after giving natural birth. what is the best position for me to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Most comfortable,: for you,  so a trial of different positions, is fine. Right or left lateral may be more comfortable.

Question 3

what is the best position to lay in to help the fetus go down the birth canal?

Accepted Answer

LITHOTOMY: The best position to speed up baby go down the birth canal is lithotomy

Question 4

at how many weeks does the baby turn into birth position?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On amount of fluid, gravida, weeks ofgestation. Commonly it head or breech engages hrs before normal delivery.

Question 5

what is the best kind of anti deppresant for someone who can't take birth conteoll pills?

Accepted Answer

No best kind: Paxil (paroxetine) has shown more problems and adverse birth complications than other ssris, but all antidepressants have low risks of complications. Alternatively, doing light therapy (10, 000 lux) for 30 minutes in the morning, and getting at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate depression or anxiety.

Question 6

when do babies turn in birth position?

Accepted Answer

28 weeks: At 28 weeks of gestation, fetus turns head down.

Question 7

how do i decide on the best place to give birth?

Accepted Answer

Hospital tours: First find out what hospitals are covered by your insurance and where your doctor has privileges to perform deliveries.  Then choose a hospital that is reasonably close to where you live, you don't want to be driving for hours while you are in labor. If you have more than one option, take a tour and see which one fits your needs the best.

Question 8

which room is the best room to be during a home birth?

Accepted Answer

Room for delivery: The best room for a home delivery should be well lighted, limited access to individuals who are not participating in the birth, and most importantly easy access for medical personal to transfer the mom to an emergency facility should the need arise.

Question 9

what is the best way to lose weight gradually after birth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: No wt loss program should be intiated without input from your dr and ob/gyn. If your breast feeding this will actually help burn calories . Early on will be difficult to exercise (recovery from delivery& up all night with baby!) but once a schedule is set then a routine can be set up. Get as much sleep as feasable , eat healthy diet and start a good walking progam.  A gradual loss is fine.

Question 10

when is the best time to get a baby circumsized is that somethin they do at birth or at the dr?

Accepted Answer

1-2 days after born: Most of the time circumcision can be done in the hospital by the pediatrician or obgyn before the baby and mom are discharged. Some choose to do it later due as part of a religious ceremony such as a bris. It can also be done after discharge in most pediatrician's office.

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