Preparing for a Baby

If you're preparing for labor, you may feel both eager and anxious, especially if this is your first child. Even women who have children can feel nervous because you never know what kinds of...

You've just welcomed a tiny person into your family, and you want to share the news with the world. Instead of buying generic announcements that don't convey the uniqueness of the occasion, let...

Getting pregnant after stopping your birth control can be a challenge. The rule of thumb is that you should expect a 3 month delay after taking birth control to re-establish a regular cycle. Here...

The joy of birth is an amazing thing. It's because of birth that you are alive in this world right now. However, there are extreme instances such as rape that may have caused you get pregnant....

There are identifiable risk factors associated with premature birth. Some are controllable; others are not. It is best if a woman eliminates as many risk factors as possible before conception and...

The nearest U.S. Consular office should be notified as soon as possible after the overseas birth of a child to U.S. citizens. The certificate, termed a Consular Report of Birth, is an official...

All your friends and family are going to want to know about your baby’s arrival right away. You may even worry that you will get bombarded with phone calls or that you will have unannounced...

Different types of doctors specialize in certain areas of care during pregnancy. While it is common to think of your prenatal care provider as a stereotypical doctor at the hospital, your choices...

While many women these days opt for a pain free childbirth, going natural can have many advantages. When I became pregnant with our first child, my husband and I decided we wanted as natural a...

Preparing for twins is not as hard as one might think. Most people will overspend on unnecessary items, which in the long term they won't need at all. Please follow my guide to make your...

Well, your partner has been eyeing the watch and the contractions are five minutes about and have been for an hour now. It's time to get to the hospital. But wait? Did you pack your bags? Here's a...

Many articles focus on how to choose the right obstetrician for your maternity care, which include choosing an obstetrician who supports your choices in pregnancy and childbirth, whose philosophy...

Candy bar birth announcements are a fun way to announce the birth of your new bundle of joy. Here's how to go about ordering some:

From the time you announce your pregnancy until the day you give birth, you will no doubt be inundated with family and friends asking "So, have you chosen a name?" Keep your child from...

In order to have the birth you desire, a written birth plan is essential. Birth plans let the hospital, doctors and nurses know how you visualize your labor and birth. It is important to think...

Birthing your baby at home requires some preparation to ensure a comfortable, relaxing birth. Your midwife or homebirth doctor will often have a list of suggested supplies to purchase or have...

Ooh, baby! New arrival announcements run the gamut from charming homemade cards to photo cards to embossed cards complete with pink or blue ribbons. What you choose will depend on your...

Share the news of your child's birth with loved ones through these handmade birth announcements.