Avoiding Difficult & Prolonged Labor – Dystocia in Portland, Maine
Dystocia in Portland, Maine Difficult Labor Portland, Maine Watch this blog on Youtube “Dystocia” or abnormal progress in labor is a common problem that is being looked at more closely as the incidence of C-Sections at some hospitals in the United States approaches 100%. Dystocia is also loosely defined as failure to progress during labor, lack of progressive cervical dilation or lack of fetal descent. Dystocia is not accurately diagnosed before 4 cm dilation, however 25% of all dystocia diagnoses are at 3 cm cervical dilation. Cephalopelvic distortion (CPD) is often blamed for dystocia and the need for a c-cection. CPD is a situation where the baby’s head is too big to pass through the pelvic canal or pelvic contractions are not great enough to push the baby through. CPD is a diagnosis that must be thought over very carefully as a reason to have a c-section because 2/3 of mothers who are diagnosed with CPD later go on to deliver children vaginally that are larger than the baby involved in the CPD diagnosis. “Abnormal Progress” is yet to be clearly defined, but suffice to say that more and more women are being rushed to receive pitocin, rushed to...
read moreTop 5 Websites For Moms In Portland, Maine
Top 5 Websites for Moms in Portland Maine There are thousands of parenting websites and it’s far too time consuming to search for and then research each one. We’ve got a list of some of our favorite websites and we are going to share some of the Top 5 websites for Portland moms with you. There will be more, this is just the tip of the iceberg. These lists will help you get through many of the best websites without being overwhelmed by 50 at a time. Enjoy. 1. Pathwaystofamilywellness.org Pathways is a wonderful magazine that is a must read for all parents, pregnant parents or parents to be. This is THE family wellness magazine. Check out the magazine on The Dr. Drew Show! 2. Ourbirthroots.org Birth Roots is the go to organization in Maine for raising your children “naturally” in a confusing and chaotic world. 3. Mamanatural.com One of my favorite blog sites. Great humor, great videos and great content! 4. Familiesforconsciousliving.org AWESOME. 5. Mothering.com “The home for natural family living” a wonderful website with a lot of information. Moms in Portland, Maine looking for great parenting websites have unlimited options. If you would like more, please let us know or sign up to receive our...
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Thoughts From Backstage After 10 years of working with and specializing in musicians health and injuries, I was finally asked to go on tour with a band. Just 2 days ago I respectfully declined the gig of a lifetime. Being asked is just as good as doing it, at least that’s what I’m telling myself. My passion for working with musicians has provided me with opportunities that I only dreamed of years ago. The experiences have been profound and I have learned a lot about working with all people by spending time with some of the most famous people in music today. – People are all the same. We are individuals with sometimes unique issues but we are all people and we all want to feel better. – We all need a bit of TLC at times. The distance from the top to feeling as though you are at the bottom is sometimes nothing more than a bad sprain or strain. – All people are valuable and worthy of great care and respect. Everyone deserves superstar care. Our problems are important to all of us, whether we’re famous or not, pain doesn’t discriminate. – Musicians are athletes and need to treat themselves as such. – Whether we are millionaire superstars...
read moreRunning Injuries in Portland Maine
Running Injuries in Portland Maine Running is one of the best ways to stay in shape and release stress, but it is also one of the easiest ways to develop an injury. The constant stress and impact on feet, ankles, knees and hips can cause injury, particularly if warning signs of injury are ignored. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the risks and warnings of injuries so you know how to best prevent them. Below are a few great ways of dealing with and preventing running injuries in Portland, Maine. – If you feel a pain, immediately take actions to prevent further injury, including the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method. Also, allowing the injury to heal by taking a day or two off from running is ideal to avoid secondary injuries. – Wear proper footwear. Surely it isn’t the first time you’ve heard this one, but there’s a reason for it. Shoes that throw off your stride due to the lack of support will almost always cause injury. Make sure your shoes fit properly, have adequate support and once they reach about 500 miles, replace them. – Take care of yourself and allow time for...
read moreAcupuncture in Portland, Maine – TOP 5 CONDITIONS – Acupuncture in Portland, ME
Top 5 Conditions Treated With Acupuncture in Portland, Maine There are many conditions treated with acupuncture in Portland, Maine. At Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture Center in Portland, ME., we have seen 5 conditions this summer that out number all other requests. And the top five are…… 1. Allergies. The combination of Chinese herbal therapies and acupuncture in Portland, Maine have a 90% improvement rate for allergies. 2. Headaches. Headaches of all types are treated successfully with acupuncture in Portland, Maine. Migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches and others. 3. Fatigue. Fatigue has been especially common in women this summer. 4. Perimenopausal symptoms. Top 5 list all year ’round. 5. Low back pain. Top 5 list all year ’round. Having lived in China for 2 years studying language, cooking and the fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine, Dr. Lou has spent more time in China than any other American born provider of acupuncture in Portland, Maine. ...
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