What you need to know about labor and birth, dealing with a new baby and getting through labor with less pain and fear.
Are you worried about having a bowel movement in labor?
Ever wanted to know what the process of labor looks like? Here are the stages of labor starting with the signs of labor.
Supposedly before labor you will experience a burst of energy or some form of nesting. Did you nest? Share your story.
Learn about labor, how it is divided up and what the keys are to each stage.
Labor and birth can be a very exciting time in your life. It is definitely one of the most memorable. Learning to work your way through can help you enjoy the experience and relax. Here is our basic level quiz!
Labor is all about movement. The more positions you use in labor, the better you are able to help labor be faster and more comfortable. Here are some of the best positions for labor.
Sometimes labor goes really slowly. Sometimes labor stalls. What do you need to know about speeding up a stalled labor?
Just how long will labor last? Is there a way to know before it starts?
Every baby lays in the pelvis a certain way. This will tell you a bit about labor, birth and how to help ease pain and speed labor.
We all hope that childbirth will go smoothly. Most women are dreaming of a nice, quick labor and birth. However, some women will have complications or require interventions due to issues like induction. Some of these interventions include: IV, fetal monitoring, breaking your water with an amnihook, forceps or a vacuum extractor. Here is information on these practices in labor and birth, including what they are and how to try to avoid them.
Lightening or dropping is a sign that your baby is getting ready for labor. When did your baby drop before labor?
Packing your bag for labor and delivery - what's the one thing that would have to come with you...
How does the stuff around effect your labor? A lot. Here are ideas to create the perfect environment for you in labor.
Sometimes it's hard to visualize what goes on during a birth. These birth videos show you exactly what goes on, inside and out.
Labor is a time when the soft whisper of a kind word or encouraging thought can go a long way to helping your mood and pain tolerance. Learn how to ensure that you say the right thing in labor and delivery.
Long labors can be hard. But a well thought out plan is helpful. What can you do to survive a long labor?
A sudden burst of energy or nesting is a commonly talked about sign of labor. Does it happen to everyone? What does it mean and how does it happen?
How you spend your time in early labor will really help set the tone of your labor and birth experience. The use of this time is very important. Find out some easy ways to enjoy early labor.
Sometimes labor is longer than the average of 12-18 hours. For optimal outcomes, know how to handle long labors for the health and comfort of mom and baby.
Instructing a woman to push in labor and telling her when and how apparent has very little benefit despite widespread use.
What to do if you have to give birth without your doctor or midwife!
While the trend towards breaking your water at the beginning of labor is common, studies now show us that this may lead to an increase in cesarean sections and fetal distress.
There are a great many discussions about shaving for birth. Is pubic hair an annoyance or a necessity? Is there a benefit in labor or postpartum?
Having someone help you with positioning for labor and birth is of great benefit. Not only is there someone else to remember which position works well with what situation, but there is also the physical comfort of having someone touching you.
A definition of the word childbirth.
A common question among pregnant women is how will you know if your water is broken. Trying to figure out if your bag of water is broken can be tricky, but these simple steps will help you determine if it's your aminotic fluid leaking or something else.
One of the most frequently asked question! Hopefully this will help quell your fears.
What to do when it's just you and your partner or you're all alone.
About 25% of women will experience back labor. Learn what causes it, prevention and dealing with it before and during labor.
The basics of timing contractions for labor and birth.
Some great ideas on tools to help you during labor. From massage to lotion and more.
This can actually speed your labor and decrease complications. What do you know about it?
During labor many of us feel helpless when it comes to comforting a laboring woman. Knowing a couple of right things to do and say is always helpful, as well as knowing a few tips on what not to do.
Here are some great labor positions to use with a birth ball.
Looking for a great guide on the best ways to push your baby out during labor? Brenda Lane has some great advice for you.
Charts of what happens to your body and baby as birth occurs.
The basics of figuring out the age old question.
Tips on Managing Back Labor.
An article about how baby starts labor.
A great look at being mentally ready for labor and it's many paths.
Information about where pain comes from in labor as well as resources for coping with labor.
We've all heard the horror stories of back labor. Posterior babies tend to be the culprit, learn what you can do before labor.
"Normally, the position of a fetus is upside down and facing rearward (toward the mother's back) with the neck flexed, and presentation is head first."
