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Birth Day
Temporada 1
2004134 episódios
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Episódios
- T1 EP.1 — Short Cervix2 de julho de 200022minFor some women, a condition known as "short cervix" means they can never carry a baby full term, but a procedure known as a "cervical cerclage" can make a difference for many expecting mothers.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.2 — Advanced Maternal Age3 de julho de 200022minIt may surprise many women, but doctors consider any pregnancy after age 35 to be at higher risk for some complications, but these two women -- one a cancer survivor -- in the medical category known as "advanced maternal age" deliver healthy babies.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.3 — Sickle Cell6 de julho de 200022minSickle cell anemia is a life-long chronic and painful medical condition affecting a large percentage of the African-American community in the United States. Doctors at Emory University in Atlanta discuss its effect on pregnant women.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.4 — Natural Childbirth1 de agosto de 200022minMore women are opting for "medically unassisted" childbirth done inside the confines of a medical facility. Certified nurse midwives play an important role in this kind of birth, combining old, natural methods with modern technology.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.5 — Unhealthy Mothers30 de agosto de 200022minIf mothers-to-be are healthy during pregnancy they are more likely to have healthy babies. Doctors reveal the proof that when women stay healthy while they're pregnant, they can give the best gift possible to their anticipated newborn baby.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.6 — Induction12 de setembro de 200022minBirthing is an individual experience at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. Mothers-to-be choose from a birthing center staffed with nurses and midwives and a more technological approach with the full medical intervention of induction and pain-relief drugs.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.7 — Lung White Out18 de outubro de 200022minA genetic condition called lung white out affects a very small percentage of babies. Explore the problems and outcomes associated with this condition.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.8 — 20 Years of Birthing19 de outubro de 200022minVisit one hospital to explore how the birthing process has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. A diary of recollections written by mothers who have come through this bustling labor and delivery unit reflects changing times and techniques.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.9 — Fathers23 de outubro de 200022minFathers go through a range of emotions during labor and delivery. From the squeamish dad to the totally supportive partner, he's there with the mom from beginning to end.Este vídeo está indisponível no momento.
- T1 EP.10 — NICU23 de outubro de 200022minExplore two of the most-advanced neonatal intensive care units in the US and follow the stories of three babies who make temporary stops in these units before setting off to join their families at home.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.11 — Pain Medications25 de outubro de 200022minLearn how women make decisions on treatment to control pain during labor and delivery. From breathing techniques and visualization to a body-numbing epidural, follow four women who use four different ways to control birth pain.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.12 — Twins29 de novembro de 200022minFind out why incidents of multiple births, especially among older woman, continue to rise in the US. Learn the complications associated with delivering twins, and meet two expectant moms, both delivering twins.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.13 — Midwives and Doulas29 de novembro de 200022minIn hospitals across the US, doulas and midwives enjoy an increase in demand for their services from mothers during labor and delivery.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.14 — Slowing Down Pre-Labor27 de maio de 200122minLearn about pre-term labor and see a patient expecting twins who need as much time as possible to develop properly inside the mother. Learn how doctors use various drugs to slow down the labor and speed up the baby's development.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.15 — Twins Again31 de maio de 200122minA mother has her second set of twins, back to back. Although rare in the US, this woman's family has at least one ancestor with the same occurrence. Find out how genetics plays into the chances of having twins.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.16 — VBAC11 de junho de 200122minOnce a woman gives birth by C-section, her chances of ever delivering a baby vaginally decrease. But just how much of a decrease, and why? Learn about the issues involved in determining whether a woman can give birth vaginally after having a C-section.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.17 — Birth Center II12 de junho de 200122minGet a behind-the-scenes look at a birthing center with a family who chose to deliver in this unique environment. Learn how birthing moved from home to hospital as medical advances ensured safer births, and see what may have been lost in that transition.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.18 — Dad's Role in Birth19 de junho de 200122minDoctors and other medical staff are urging fathers to take a more active role in the whole birth experience. Learn about research that shows that fathers can have a calming impact on the mother and baby.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.19 — Second C-Sections10 de setembro de 200122minComplications arise when a C-section, already considered major surgery, must be performed on a Chinese woman with no medical records. Doctors must take extra precautions to insure a healthy outcome for both mother and child.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.20 — Advanced Maternal Age20 de setembro de 200122minForty-something Patricia and husband Jose are expecting their first baby since losing their two children in a car accident. Patricia's gestational diabetes may be causing macrosomia, a condition that causes the fetus to grow unusually large.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.21 — Uterine Surgery and a Birth12 de setembro de 200222minSix weeks pregnant, Morshica's abdomen grew to the size of a full term pregnancy in a matter of days. Doctors perform surgery to remove a huge fibroid growing on the outside of her uterus. She makes it to term. See the complicated surgical delivery.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.22 — Chorioamnionitis26 de setembro de 200222minA mom has a high fever and painful contractions. She has a serious infection of the placenta and amniotic fluid known as chorioamnionitis. She needs an emergency c-section to save her baby. A Spanish-speaking mother is helped through premature labor.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.23 — Stress During Pregnancy6 de outubro de 200222minAn expecting mom deals with stress after her husband is in a serious car accident. Stress has been linked to low birth weight and birth defects. Another mom worries about her ability to carry her baby to term. Both moms deliver healthy babies.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.24 — Pulmonary Hypertension3 de novembro de 200222minPulmonary hypertension has doctors monitoring Denise's labor very closely. The pain stresses her heart, but an epidural is incompatible with her heart medication. Delivery progresses smoothly, but her newborn must go to the NICU with mild pneumonia.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
- T1 EP.25 — Uterine Prolapse/Meconium10 de novembro de 200222minThird babies prove to be the trickiest deliveries for these two moms. When Karla's water breaks, her fluid is stained greenish-brown with meconium. Due to a uterine prolapse during a previous delivery, Mende must deliver number three via c-section.Período de teste gratuito do canal discovery+
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