Your Pregnancy & Birth Questions – Answered

Pregnant women have questions — lots of  ’em. And the internet has answers — lots of ‘em. Often, the answers, advice and anecdotes on pregnancy and birth found on the internet are varying, contradictory and leave women feeling confused and frustrated. Women need trustworthy resources, outside of their care provider, that they can rely on.

The Lamaze “Ask Henci” forum is hosted by obstetrical research expert Henci Goer and answers women’s questions carefully, timely and with accurate, research-supported information. Here are some of the recent topics covered:

  • How long can early or false labor last?
  • Breathing techniques during actual labor
  •  How do I interpret my OB’s responses to these questions?
  • Gestational diabetes and homebirth
  • The safety of using vacuum extraction during delivery
  • VBAC beyond 40 weeks

If you’re looking for solid answers to your most pressing questions, visit the Lamaze Ask Henci forum and post your concerns. One mom had this to say about her experience on the forum:

“Knowing that people care and want to help other people is a really great thing. I really think it’s awesome that you take time out of your schedule just to try to make someone else’s life a little easier. Your forum really helped me when I was pregnant and during early labor. Thanks for all you do.”

Avatar of Cara TerreriAbout Cara Terreri
Cara began working with Lamaze in 2004, two years before becoming a mother. Three kids later, she's a full-fledged healthy birth advocate and the Site Administrator for Giving Birth with Confidence. Most recently Cara began study to become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and DONA International certified doula (learn more at www.SimpleSupportBirth.com). She continues to stand in awe of the power and beauty in pregnancy and birth, and enjoys helping women discover their own power and joy in the journey to motherhood.

Comments

  1. okafor says:

    Please why am i having tight pelvic,my first baby died in my womb before cs,I also had my second baby with cs,the pelvic scan i went for said adequate ok.now am pregnant for another baby,How will i have a safe childbirth without cs.

  2. Avatar of Cara Terreri Cara Terreri says:

    Please head over to the Ask Henci forum and post your question. Henci will be able to address your concerns and provide resources. Thanks for posting. http://www.lamaze.org/AskHenci

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