Labor & Birth

Am I in labor? It seems like it should be a simple question, but so often it isn't. In the movies, a woman's water breaks---and then the baby's on the way (after a mad dash to the hospital). In...

According to both the American Pregnancy Association and the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, water births have become more popular over the last 25 to 30 years. Proponents...

Water birth is a birthing technique used most often in home deliveries. Water birth is used to help ease the contraction pain of the mother during delivery, and can be used by women who are not...

If you are considering having a home birth, choosing to have a home water birth may be the right choice for you. Home births have become very popular as mothers realize the amazing benefits to a...

You have many choices to make when you find out you are pregnant, including how you will labor and deliver your baby. You decide whether you want to work with a doctor or a midwife. Whether you...

During pregnancy swollen feet can become annoying at times. They can hurt and feel as if your skin just cannot stretch anymore. Here are some great ways to relieve that pain of swollen feet during...

So you've watched your due date arrive, and pass, and you're still carrying your little bundle of joy. If you've gone days or weeks past your due date, it may be time for some interference on your...

Maternal exhaustion is a common problem during long labors. Due to its intensity and arduous nature, it takes a superb amount of energy from moms to deal with it. The following are my suggestions...

Labourade is a sports-drink style beverage for women in labour. It is all-natural, easy to make and very tasty. Use it in labour to: Avoid dehydration and it's attendant complications, including...

When the water breaks, there is a gush of water and sometimes a bit of pressure. Learn how to know if your water breaks and you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

When the water breaks, it's also called ruptured membranes. Learn about water breaking and how to know if going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Water, showers and baths are great for labor pain relief during the childbirth process. Learn more about using water for labor pain relief during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in...

Having a baby is one of the most exciting, scariest and still one of the most beautiful things that will ever happen to you. And some women after delivery might need to get stitches. Caring for...

Water birth is becoming extremely popular in the United States. Many hospitals are welcoming mothers who want this option and employing doctors who agree to help them. If you decide that you want...

Sitting in a birthing pool or a tub of warm water is one option women have to bring their babies into the world. Underwater childbirth is not widely practiced in the United States, but it's...

If your fear you're having pre-term labor. Complete these steps to see if it eases your contractions.

Some women have difficulty moving from mild labor to heavy labor. One of the easiest and safest methods of moving labor is warm water.

Usually if your water is going to break, you may feel a slight pop and notice a ton of fluid gushing down your legs. You may also notice a slight trickle of fluid that may be confused with urine...

Worldwide, more than 25,000 babies have been born underwater. Women laboring and delivering under water report a 30 percent to 80 percent reduction in pain. Their lower bodies are freed from the...

A baby grows and develops in the aqueous environment of the mother's womb. Some birthing experts believe that there is less delivery trauma for a baby born into water.