Childbirth

What many women don't know about childbirth is that it can be a positive, enjoyable experience. Educating yourself, talking to your partner and doctor, writing a birth plan and practicing mental...

Childbirths are as different from each other as the children they produce. That said, there are some basic general feelings that are all but universal and happen in the same order. One of the...

If you are planning to have a home birth, you may run into opposition. Many people still believe that home birth is an outdated, ancient art. While your family may have your best interest at...

One of the joys of delivering your new little bundle of joy is sharing the news with your family and friends. This is typically done with birth announcement cards, however there is no specific...

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The following is a list of things you could do to make your labor go a little more smoothly but remember all labor is different

To request a birth certificate for a child born outside of a hospital, you will need to contact the vital records department in the county where the baby was born. You will be asked to provide...

If you've ever had a surgical birth, you may have heard that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean," but that simply isn't the case any longer. Mothers who have had previous cesarean births are now...

Giving birth at home is becoming increasingly favorable among mothers in the United States. Although home birth may be a great option, there are risk factors to consider before make a decision....

I'm not good with pain and have always been scared to death of the thought of childbirth. When I decided that I was going to have a natural childbirth those closest to me laughed. So how did I...

Using labor positions during childbirth can help with pain management and improve the decent of the baby. Most positions are easy to achieve and should be done with a birth partner or two. The...

Never heard of a doula? Neither had I until my daugter gave birth almost six years ago. The word doula comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "woman's servant". ...

When you are pregnant you can be faced with many important decisions. Not the least of important is whether to use a birthing physician or a midwife. If you want to use a midwife to help you have...

If you are having a planned C-section, it's best to prepare your other child or children ahead of time. Although they won't be a part of the actual labor or birth, here are ways to still...

When Mom gets to the pushing stage, labor is officially over. Her cervix has dilated to a complete 10cm and she is 100 percent effaced. The baby is probably at a zero station or below and she is...

Prelabor is usually the best time to wrap up loose ends. Moms can manage contractions well and may even want to help you with last-minute details. This is also a very exciting time because it...

Early labor is the time when contractions may or may not be getting consistent. Being an active birth partner during this time is very important. As Mom's patterns become different, she will need...

Labor and delivery is one of the most awesome aspects of human life. It is absolutely amazing how a woman's body is able to grow and house a developing fetus, and then give birth to the baby and...

Giving birth is such a powerful and beautiful thing. It can also be intimidating and overwhelming. Having a birth plan in order is an excellent way to prepare for the event and to communicate with...

If you are planning to have a young child or children at your homebirth, it is best to prepare them. Explaining the process ahead of time to them will help alleviate fears about birth and will...

One of the most important things you can do in your pregnancy is to choose the correct caregiver. Choosing your caregiver wisely will enable you to have better communication, build a trusting...

There are few events in life more exciting than the birth of a baby. While most new parents opt to send out a formal invitation a few weeks after the birth, it’s becoming more common to send a...

Childbirth classes are tremendously helpful, particularly for first-time parents. But if your family has a hectic and unpredictable schedules; or if multiple births that restrict mom to bed rest,...

When you're giving birth it's important to have someone there to take care of you and let you concentrate on the baby. That's where a Lamaze partner comes in. This person will be with you through...

When Your wife says, "It's Time," do not panic. She is relying on you to stay calm and focused. Here are a few tips you can use to help her get through labor and welcome your new child. You can be...

A short time after a baby is born in a hospital, a clerk types up a birth certificate and asks the mother to sign it. The mother may overlook typographical errors, especially if she's exhausted....

The arrival of your baby is one of the most exciting times in your life. You are understandably a little frightened of the birthing process, however, and you want to select a quality birthing...

The birth of a baby is a joyous experience. In the midst of all the excitement, here comes a necessary fact of life: paperwork. But don't despair. It's really not as complicated as it seems. Do...

Just as no two children are exactly alike, no two deliveries are identical. When deciding whether to give birth naturally without drugs or to have an epidural, you must understand that childbirth...

You have made it through nine months of pregnancy, and you are anxiously awaiting your baby's arrival. The bag is by the door and you are ready to head to the hospital. One thing that you don't...

Once, all the preparation a woman did for labor was pack her suitcase. When contractions began, her husband drove her to the hospital, where she was strapped into stirrups and knocked out cold....