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How to Reduce the Pain of Childbirth Without Drugs or Meditation

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General descriptionIn a perfect world, a midwife provides support throughout a woman's entire pregnancy and then for the first six weeks of her baby's life. But this isn't always the case. Care is often fragmented and women can see as many as 20 different healthcare professionals during their pregnancy. Research shows that women who receive care from a known midwife are less likely to require pain medication and labour, have fewer medical interventions and have higher breastfeeding rates. It's thought that building a relationship with a midwife can help women feel calmer and more relaxed during childbirth, which is important because fear and anxiety can increase adrenaline and affect the hormones needed for giving birth. This is called continuity of midwifery care. It's good for women, babies, families and even the taxpayer. I hope that one day it's available for all women across the world.CreatorNiki BrodrickDate created2014ContributorMarketing and CommunicationsPeople depictedNiki BrodrickLanguageEnglishIs or was included inKnow More in 60 Seconds Video Series

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