A birth plan is a basic statement of what you want and do not want in your birth experience. Writing a plan helps you consider what you want for labor...
Labor & Childbirth
by Patricia Hughes Knowing what to expect in labor helps reduce fear and stress. There are three stages of labor and delivery. All women go through these...
Fear of childbirth is common. This article explains some of those fears and what can be done to help eleviate those fears.
by Patricia Hughes Childbirth is painful. That is a fact of life. However, there are many ways to deal with the pain of childbirth. Investigate your options...
If you have a c section, or are planning to deliver your baby with a c section for medical reasons, you may be surprised at the amount of time needed to...
Most first time mothers are surprised at the recovery process after the birth of a baby. Your body needs to heal physically after the baby is born. Gradually...
One of the first decisions you will need to make in your pregnancy is who will provide your medical care? The two main choices are a midwife or an obstetrician...
One of the best ways to be an effective labor coach is to get educated about child birth. Attend childbirth classes with her during labor. Make an effort to be...
Even though very painful, many times natural childbirth is the best option for having a healthy delivery. Delivering natually also makes sure that you will be...
During the last month of pregnancy, you will want to pack for the hospital. Labor is not the time to start packing. Trying to remember to bring what you need...
