Article: Even though this is your second birth, a childbirth class can still be beneficial. Picking one for women who want VBACs will help you learn more about the process and what to expect so that you feel calmer and better prepared. It also readies you for the possibility of needing an emergency C-section. Ask your doctor if they can recommend a VBAC-specific class. Include your partner in the class if possible. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Everyone has questions about the process, and if you've never given birth vaginally, you should have your questions answered, particularly if you're feeling a bit nervous. If you want to have a VBAC, the best place to do it is in a hospital. A hospital is equipped to deal with any complications that may happen, such as a ruptured uterus. If you're at home, it could take too long for you to get appropriate medical care. While it's common to want to speed up the process of giving birth with medications, it's actually detrimental when you're having a VBAC. If your doctor suggests medications, ask if you can wait. Medications can make your contractions stronger. Stronger contractions increase your chances of a uterine rupture. Uterine ruptures can happen in early labor, so you should be vigilant. Bleeding from the vagina, sharp pain after every contraction, and abdominal tenderness are all symptoms. You may also notice that your contractions slow down or that they become less intense at the incision site from your previous C-section. If this happens to you, don't panic. Call 9-1-1 to get yourself to hospital as soon as possible so they can handle the situation. With a VBAC, your birth will go like any vaginal birth. Since this is your second or third birth, your doctor can advise you about when to head to the hospital. When you should head in is different for every mother, based on things like your dilation at your last appointment, your baby's position, and your health status. Second births tend to go faster than first births. Typically, if your contractions are coming about 5 to 7 minutes apart and are lasting for 30 seconds to a minute or so, you're going into labor. Real contractions tend to get more intense as you go along, as opposed to Braxton Hicks contractions, which can ease up after a while. Even in the best case scenario, you may end up needing an emergency C-section. This, of course, is not a failure on your part, and it may be necessary to save you or the baby. Unforeseen complications are a factor with any birth and may have nothing to do with your attempt at a VBAC. Umbilical or placenta problems, preeclampsia (high blood pressure leading to organ damage), breech positioning, or unprogressing labor often require an emergency cesarean.
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Pick a childbirth class that focuses on having a VBAC. Avoid having the baby at home or in a birthing center. Ask if you can skip medications to induce labor. Watch for symptoms of a uterine scar rupture. Call your doctor when your water breaks. Prepare mentally for an emergency C-section.
Article: Stand up straight with your feet facing forwards but angled out slightly. Make sure they are positioned parallel to your shoulders. This a good neutral stance that is perfect for starting the dance.
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Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
Article: Even before you pull your Brussels sprouts out of the freezer, you can begin heating up an oiled baking sheet. Pour a thin drizzle of olive oil over the surface of a large baking sheet, and put it in the oven to warm up as the oven heats. A pre-heated baking sheetwith pre-heated olive oilwill help your sprouts cook more rapidly once you stick them in the oven. Pull your sprouts out of the freezer and open the bag. Also pull out large mixing bowl. Pour the Brussels sprouts into the bowl. You may need to use a pair of household scissors to cut open the bag of sprouts if it won't tear open. In order for frozen vegetables to roast properly, they need to be well-oiled. Pour a generous 14 cup (59mL) or 12 cup (120mL) over the Brussels sprouts. Once the sprouts have olive oil on them, sprinkle 13 teaspoons (4.914.8mL) of salt over them. The amount of salt can vary based on how strong you want the taste of salt to be on the finished sprouts. Any type of salt is fine; you can suit your preference. Common types of salt used include kosher salt or coarse sea salt. Use your hands to toss and roll the Brussels sprouts in the olive oil and salt mixture. Make sure that the salt doesn't stick together in clumps, but is evenly spread over the sprouts. Each of the frozen sprouts should be evenly coated with olive oil and salt.
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Drizzle olive oil over your baking sheet. Pour your frozen Brussels sprouts into a mixing bowl. Pour olive oil over the sprouts. Add salt to the oiled sprouts. Toss the sprouts with the oil and salt.