What Are the Benefits of Hypnobirthing Techniques and Visualizations?
Discover the benefits of hypnobirthing techniques and visualizations during childbirth. Learn if hypnobirthing can reduce labor and birth pains. read more
April 5, 2023
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The First Stage of Labor - Including Effacement and Dilation - What To Expect
Get prepared with our guide on what to expect during the first (and longest) stage of labor. (Including contractions, cervical effacement, dilation.) read more
February 13, 2021
Choosing Where to Deliver Your Baby
Both your health-care provider and your partner should be involved in your decision about where to deliver your baby. read more
May 8, 2008
The Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Birth Control (LAM)
The lactation amenorrhea method (LAM) is a birth control method that relies on the hormones released during breastfeeding. read more
December 19, 2022
Drugs for Pain Relief
Various types of pain relief medication can help during labor and childbirth. Get the facts about analgesic drugs, which dull the perception of pain; ... read more
June 24, 2010
Labor and Delivery Basics
Learn how to prepare for labor and what to expect during delivery. read more
December 30, 2004
When to Go to The Hospital for Labor
Know the signs of when you're going into labor and the signs that it's time to go to the hospital for labor and birth. read more
June 24, 2010
Breastfeeding: The Hospital Experience
This article describes what to expect from your first breastfeeding experience in the hospital. read more
December 15, 2005
Funny Pregnancy Quotes That Will Help You Get Through Labor
Pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood are hard! But if you look hard enough, you can find humor in almost every situation. read more
October 25, 2022
How Can a Birthing Comb Help With Labor Pain?
Squeezing a comb while giving birth has been said to reduce labor pains through acupuncture techniques. How does a birthing comb work and can it help ... read more
April 5, 2023
50+ Birth Affirmations for Dads as a Supportive Partner in Labor
Dads-to-be need these funny and supportive birth affirmations for dads to say to their partner during labor and childbirth. read more
August 29, 2023
Breech Baby
Babies in the breech position are bottom first. See how doctors turn the baby, address a breech position discovered during labor, and deliver a breech... read more
June 24, 2010