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When is it necessary to induce or augment a labor? Answers questions expectant parents may have about these procedures. Explores the advantages, risks, common medical methods, and natural alternatives available for both induction and augmentation. An obstetrician lists questions expectant parents should ask their caregivers. NOTE: Concludes with footage of a vaginal birth.
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Explains how epidural anesthesia works and shows step-by-step how it is administered. Covers the possible side effects, benefits, and risks, including ways to reduce the chances of complications. Shows two couples as they make decisions about pain relief during labor and birth. NOTE: Shows an actual epidural procedure and vaginal birth.
Follows a family's unplanned Cesarean birth from early labor through recovery. An obstetrician explains the Cesarean procedure and discusses ways to minimize risk. Shows the surgical procedure using 3-D animation. Presents information on breast-feeding and recovery, and how to make a Cesarean birth a fulfilling experience. NOTE: Concludes with graphic footage of an actual Cesarean surgery.
Explore the basic elements of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth in four chapters. Observe Deborah's experience from the beginning to the end of the childbirth process. Learn techniques to alleviate the pain of labor. Includes graphic depictions of childbirth.
Three-year-old Lizzie tells the story of her mom's pregnancy and how she becomes a big sister. This award-winning childbirth video for children explains how a fetus develops, what pregnancy is like for mom, and what happens during birth. Discusses what's fun and what's hard about having a new baby in the house. NOTE: Shows a short sequence of the actual birth.
Demonstrates a variety of natural childbirth labor techniques. Covers having labor support from people you trust and creating a comfortable environment for birth. Includes techniques for early labor, active labor/transition, back labor, long labor, and positions for pushing and birth. Concludes with comments by women who have used these techniques. NOTE: Shows actual birth footage.
Homeostasis is the tendency of biological systems to maintain relatively constant conditions in the internal environment while continuously interacting with and adjusting to changes originating within or outside the system. In this episode, Pinky and Petunia explore the relationship between homeostasis and feedback loops. Part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series. Please note this title includes a discussion on childbirth.
