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Whether you’re pondering pregnancy or already trying to get pregnant, you’ll find a wealth of preconception information here. RelationshipsAs much as we'd like to believe that having a baby won't change a thing — including relationships with your partner, family or friends — the bottom line is that children bring a new dynamic into your life. The decision to have a baby is a big one, and you should ask yourself these 10 questions to see if you're emotionally prepared before you make your final decision. Once you've made the decision to move forward, you may find the clinical considerations of trying to conceive have taken some of the fun and spontaneity out of your relationship with your partner. Read some suggestions for bringing back that spark from Vancouver life coach Sharla Vellek. Pondering PregnancyFew things change your life more than having a baby. Whether you are just starting to contemplate having a baby or it's the only thing on your mind, Southwest Washington Medical Center's team of obstetrics specialists are here to help. Find an upcoming Pondering Pregnancy class that works for you.
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Encouragement + An Assist = Success Nine days past her due date, Sara Howe was awakened at 3:00AM when her water broke. Thrilled that the long wait was finally over, Sara and her husband David packed up and headed to Southwest Washington Medical Center. By 5:00AM they were comfortably settled into one of Southwest’s Labor Delivery Recovery and Postpartum rooms, ready for action. But four hours later, Sara contractions had still not progressed so her midwife started her on Pitocin. Soon the contractions kicked in and Sara was well on her way. At around eight o’clock the next morning, it was time for Sara to start pushing. So she pushed. And she pushed, and she pushed, and she pushed. "The first few hours of pushing went by without me realizing the time," remarked Sara. "But around the fourth hour I started to wonder if I was still making progress. That is when the encouragement of my midwife, husband and the Southwest nursing staff kept me going. It was like I had my own cheering section." Unfortunately, even with all the support and encouragement, Sara’s labor was not progressing because her baby’s head was tilted in the birth canal. Neither Sara or her midwife wanted her to have a Cesarean section after all that work, so her midwife suggested an assisted delivery. Read more > Share your story. Submit your story with a local angle, and you could receive a free gift if it is selected for publication. |
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