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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 comfo... 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 it's 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 is 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 ... Read Entire Article
Who’s in the Delivery Room?
It's almost show time! Every day you are getting closer and closer to your due date. You may be excited, scared, nervous, elated, and so, so much more. Chances are, friends ... Read Entire Article
Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth
There are many different opinions and sides to this subject; I think we should all just agree that everyone is looking for the best pregnancy experience they can get, and that... 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
Choosing the Right Obstetrician and Hospital
If you are pregnant already, or seriously thinking about getting pregnant and planning ahead, picking the best obstetrician to follow your pregnancy and the best hospital for ... Read Entire Article
What Should You Do When Labor Doesn’t Go as Planned?
It is good to have a labor plan. You should have one, and your partner or husband should know everything on it. You should give it to your obstetrician and to the nurses at th... Read Entire Article
How Do I Know if I'm in Labor?
Oh boy! (Or girl!) If you are pregnant, you will find yourself getting more and more worried about delivering your baby in the Taco Bell dining room because you were too inex... Read Entire Article
The Stages of Labor
Aren’t you glad to know that labor comes in stages? (Some experts say 3 while others say 4.) The point is that once you begin real labor, your body will systematically and i... Read Entire Article
A Husband’s Guide to Child Birth
Remember the 1989 comedy, “Look Who’s talking?” It will probably never be called one of the greatest movies of all time, but there is no denying the comedy in Bruce Willis’s v... Read Entire Article
Five Tips for Choosing a Doula
Many women wanting a child birth with minimal medically invasive techniques usually seek out two types of women: a doula and a midwife. A midwife does all of the medical care... Read Entire Article
Giving Birth to Twins or Multiples: What You Need to Know Beforehand
Giving birth to twins or multiples is becoming more common than in previous years. In fact, multiple pregnancies occur at a rate of 1 in every 80 pregnancies. If you are pregn... Read Entire Article
