Birth Day
How to Prepare for Labor
The thought of labor and childbirth can cause anxiety in expectant women. Much of this worry can be set aside through careful planning and preparation during the pregnancy. Some tips on how to prepare for Read Full Article...
The Cost of Delivering a Baby
One of the larger concerns of expectant parents is the cost of delivering a baby. Among the many considerations is the doctor, the anesthesiologist, the recovery room, nurses and lab fees. Insured patients can have Read Full Article...
Medication-Free, Natural Childbirth
Pain management is just as important as what you'll name your baby, whether you'll breastfeed and how much time you'll take on maternity leave. If you prefer natural childbirth,you have non-medicinal options for managing pain. Read Full Article...
Birth Announcement Etiquette: Tips From an Expert
After waiting nine long months for a baby to arrive, most parents are excited to share the news with family and friends. While some parents simply make phone calls, others might send birth announcements to Read Full Article...
Easter Birth Announcements: ‘I’m Pregnant’
On the Easter before Mariah Carey's due date, and she celebrated the holiday by having a blue Easter egg painted on her belly with a blue heart and a pink heart to represent her fraternal Read Full Article...
Tips for Handling Pesky Back Labor Pains
During labor, some women experience what is referred to as "back labor pains." This is a painful type of labor, and knowing what it is and how to handle it can ease your pain. Back Read Full Article...
Do You Know the Signs of Labor?
As countless movies, television shows, friends and family members have shown us, the signs of labor should be obvious. Between your water dropping and some excruciating contraction pain, your baby's journey from tiny fetus to Read Full Article...
Labor and Delivery Room Tour: What to Look For
An exciting chapter in your pregnancy story is childbirth classes, which typically include a tour of your birth hospital. If the labor and delivery room is not on the hospital tour, ask to see it. Read Full Article...
Don’t Lay Down – Try These Childbirth Positions
When I took my childbirth class, I was surprised how different childbirth positions can help make labor easier. I guess I just assumed I would spend much of my labor on my back, as is Read Full Article...