On occasion it is necessary for a health care provider to assist the mother during the pushing stage in order to make...
Labor and Birth Articles
Water Birth Explained
A water birth is when women give birth in a tub of warm water. The theory is that since the baby has been floating in...
Understanding Labor & Birth Terminology : A Dictionary
Here are some common terms that you may hear during your labor and delivery, and what they mean: Abruptio Placenta /...
Making Pregnancy Health Care Choices
You will quickly find out that after becoming pregnant that there are a lot of choices to be made. Foods to eat or not...
Midwives and Midwife Care – A Primer
For centuries women have been helping other women deliver their babies, this is where the occupation of midwife...
Selecting a Childbirth Education Class
Being pregnant and preparing to deliver a child, even if it is not your first can be an overwhelming experience. By...
Understanding Kegel Exercises
Also known as pelvic floor exercises, Kegel exercises help to strengthen the important muscles that support the...
Your Birth Plan
Having a baby is an intense, life-changing experience and you will want it to be just right, which is why a birth plan...
Taking Care of Yourself After Cesarean
The postpartum period after you have given birth can be extremely difficult for the mother as well as the rest of the...
Having a Cesarean
Cesarean births are performed by making and incision through the abdominal wall and uterus. Currently the rate of...
Potential Risks of a Cesarean Procedure
A cesarean is a major surgical procedure, and although these types of deliveries are done regularly there are still...