Congratulations!
It's time to meet the newest member of your family!
This can be both an exciting and nerve-racking time. Below you will find important information addressing common questions and concerns about labor and delivery.
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What to Bring to the Hospital
The best advice I ever received about packing for the hospital was to pack two bags. One bag for everything I needed during labor, and the other bag for everything else (post ... Read Entire Article
Doulas and Midwives
What is a Doula and How Are They Different from Midwives ?A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfor... Read Entire Article
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Doula
If you think working with a Doula is the right choice for you and your partner, it is important that you find someone you are comfortable working with. Before deciding on a do... Read Entire Article
Choosing Natural Childbirth
Women choose natural childbirth for many reasons. Both the advantages and disadvantages of natural childbirth are outlined below to help you decide if natural childbirth is th... Read Entire Article
Preparing for Natural Childbirth
Congratulations! You have decided on your method of childbirth, now its time to prepare.Every woman should start her preparation with a birth plan. Make sure that you will be ... Read Entire Article
The Bradley Method
The Bradley Method is a method of Natural Childbirth developed by American obstetrician Robert Bradley in the 1940's. This method is based on the idea that childbirth is a nat... Read Entire Article
Lamaze Method
Lamaze is a method of childbirth developed by French obstetrician Ferdinand Lamaze. This method of childbirth is one of the most commonly taught methods and has been popular i... Read Entire Article
Waterbirth
Waterbirth is considered a gentle birth technique. If you choose this method, you will give birth in a specially designed tub or pool of warm water. It is considered a gentle ... Read Entire Article
Information on C-Sections
When I finally became pregnant and shared the news with my loved ones, my friend Sheryl looked me right in the face and said, "Schedule a C-Section, it's the only civilized wa... Read Entire Article
How to Avoid an Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure where doctors cut the perineum, which is the area between the vagina and anus, in order to smooth the progress of the baby's emerging (or crowning... Read Entire Article
Planning Ahead
There were so many things on your mind, and so many things you needed to do during your long, nine months of pregnancy. Of course, you had to figure out that perfect nursery d... Read Entire Article
Preparing for Delivery
Pregnancy is a very exciting time for everyone concerned. The person it will affect the most of course is the woman. Pregnancy is unique and there's nothing else quite like it... Read Entire Article
What to expect from labor
Pregnancy and labor are a very special stage in a woman's life. The trouble is that although it's completely natural not many people know what is going to happen. That's why w... Read Entire Article
The First Look: What to Expect When Meeting Your Newborn
From the moment you found out you were expecting, you’ve been dreaming about the moment that you will meet your little one. Perhaps they will have your big blue eyes, or your ... Read Entire Article
Preparing for a C Section
While most of us mothers eagerly (and anxiously) look forward to the day that our little one is born, for some it is inevitable that we will not be able to give birth to our b... Read Entire Article
Epidural – Your Questions Answered
Deciding whether or not to use anesthesia during delivery can be a tough decision. Epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of medication that provides pain relief... Read Entire Article