Women have been giving birth for hundreds of thousands of years. The basic process has changed little over that time. But medical knowledge has grown by leaps...
Labor & Childbirth
In pregnancy and labor, aromatherapy is effective for reducing some of the common discomforts. Aromatherapy offers numerous benefits both during pregnancy and...
Women throughout history have given birth in water. With the advent of modern medicine and pain relief options, water birth has became less common. However, in...
There are many benefits to a natural birth for both mother and baby. The baby will be born without the lethargic effect that can occur from some pain relief...
Opinions about video taping or photographing child birth vary widely. There is no right answer. It is a matter of personal preference and your own comfort...
If you are pregnant, you may be wondering if the baby’s older siblings should be present at the birth. Some women believe that birth is a family event and...
Acupressure which is form of Chinese medicine uses pressure at certain points in the body to relieve pain. By applying pressure to these certain points, labor...
Are you planning a natural birth for your baby, or want to spend some time learning natural methods for coping with contractions? In classes intended for...
Have you taken the time though to come up your labor plan? A labor plan is not just about what you are going to do during labor, but about making going to the...
The use of vacuum extraction or forceps occurs in about one in ten deliveries. Here is some information on when and when forceps or vacuum extraction is used.
