10 Reasons to Try VBAC
Some quick ideas why a vaginal birth after previous cesarean might be right for you and your baby.
10 Ways to Comfort a Laboring Woman
Some quick ideas on how to care for a laboring woman.
After a Cesarean
The first few days after this type of birth might hold a few surprises.
Aromatherapy: Pregnancy & Birth
Could aromatherapy help you relax for pregnancy and birth?
Baby Love: Bonding
Find out how we fall in love with our babies. A Valentine's Day special.
Being A Birth Advocate
Knowing your rights for your birth and how to effect change in your community towards more positive births.
Birth Ball!
A great source of comfort for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
A Birth Plan - What is that?
Information on how to convey your ideas and beliefs about
birth in a non-threatening way.
Birth Stories
Why we love to read and watch birth stories and videos. Including information on the newest television shows!
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are not true labor, but what are they and how do you tell the difference?
Cameras at Birth
Should cameras be allowed at births?
Cesarean Photos
Cesarean Section photographed up close.
Cesarean Wars
Should women be allowed to schedule cesareans without a prior medical need? What are the risks and benefits to the family, the mother or the baby?
Childbirth Classes and the Epidural
So, you're planning on an epidural for labor. Do you still need those childbirth classes? The answer might surprise you.
Childbirth Education
A look at childbirth educators, and information on taking childbirth classes, and how to find them.
Children at Birth
This week we discuss how to decide if you want older children at your next birth and how to prepare them for this experience.
Coping with Labor
Your guide to labor and birth coping techniques.
Crash Course on Cesarean Sections
Everything you need to know about cesarean sections before the big day.
The Diary of a Doula
Ever wonder what it's like to be a doula? A real life story and a year in the life of a doula.
Do Stretch Marks Predict Episiotomy Need?
A new study indicates that there maybe a correlation between the number of stretch marks the pregnant woman has and if she will need an episiotomy or tear.
Doulas: Professional Labor Support
Learn how to shorten your labor, reduce your chances of having a cesarean and more!
Drugs for Birth?
Should you take drugs during your labor or birth?
Emergency Childbirth
What to do when it's just you and your partner or you're all alone.
Episiotomy - Is it really necessary?
Episiotomy. One of the most controversial issues in childbearing today, do you know the facts and fantasies?
Family Centered Cesareans
Information on cesarean surgery and how you can make it more family
centered. Including tips on recovery and a photo gallery.
Getting to the Hospital
Planning your route to the hospital can save you crucial minutes and prevent baby from being born in the car.
Heads Up!
The truth about breech babies from top to bottom.
Homebirth Questions
Here are the answers to some of the common questions about homebirth, like "Isn't it messy?" and "What happens to the placenta..."
Hospital Interviews
Questions to ask a hospital when trying to decide where to have your baby.
How Many Cesareans Are Safe?
Is there a limit to the number of cesareans it is safe to have? A look at current research.
Hypnobirthing for Labor
An approach to labor and birth that emphasized mind over matter and education to reduce pain, tension and fear.
Induction of Labor
Learn more about how and why labor is induced.
Is Natural Childbirth Dead?
Would all the women who don't want epidurals, please raise your hands.
Labor & Birth with Twins
Even with the basics of labor and birth down pat, giving birth to twins adds some exciting new challenges.
Labor is Good for Baby
Your baby's response to labor is a helpful jump to life.
Managing Back Labor
About 25% of women will experience back labor. Learn what causes it, prevention and dealing with it before and during labor.
The Myth of the Vaginal Exam
Are vaginal exams everything that they're cracked up to be?
Newborn Testing & Procedures
You've planned for the birth, now let's see what comes next.
Newborns & Risk of Breathing Problems at Birth
Could simple medications, or even how your baby is born be the source of a potentially deadly breathing problem?
Pain Relief on Demand
Should women be able to have pain relief on demand despite medical risks?
Perineal Massage
What you can do to protect your perineum.
Postpartum Pain
With so much focus on labor pain, the pain afterwards is rarely discussed. Learn what you can do to make yourself more comfortable.
PUSH!
Learn about the factors that influence the second stage of labor.
The Real Thing
How will you know when it's really labor?
Repeating a Grade
Why you might consider taking childbirth classes after your first baby and questions second time parents have for the childbirth instructor.
Rooming In
Some ideas on protecting your newborn.
Should we eat or drink in labor?
A look at the historical factors that influence this decision, why we are where we are today and what you need to know about this before
labor starts.
Shoulder Dystocia
Information on a very scary but potentially life threatening complication that can occur during labor and birth.
Squatting for Birth
This can actually speed your labor and decrease complications. What do you know about it?
Stages of Labor
Learn about labor, how it is divided up and what the keys are to each stage.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: A Good Idea?
Common
concerns and reasons addressed in an unbiased manner.
VBAC Scoring
Is there a method to predict who will have a vaginal birth after a cesarean?
Walking Epidurals
Are all epidurals created equally?
With all the advances of technology now women who opt for medications during labor have much better options. Learn about some of the newest!
Why Labor is Good for Baby
Your baby's response to labor is a helpful jump to life.
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