March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth
More than 27% of all births in the United States are caesarean section surgeries. C-sections also happen to be a topic of heated debate as to when and under what circumstances the surgery should be do
March 21, 2010 / Pregnant Beauty
When nothing else fits, any pregnant woman turns to maternity clothes. And while years ago this meant throwing on your husband’s oversize tee shirt and sweatpants, today there are a variety of cute
March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth
Historically the first way to give birth, natural childbirth is a philosophy that, if adequately prepared, women can give birth to their child naturally without unnecessary medical intervention. Since
March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth
Up until the 1920s, most mothers gave birth to their children at home surrounded by loved ones and assisted, perhaps, by a midwife. By the 1940s, a new standard of hospital childbirth was set, thought
March 21, 2010 / Pregnancy Complications
An estimated 4 percent of pregnant women develop diabetes during pregnancy, which is called gestational diabetes. It is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, occurring in 3 to 8 in 100 pr
March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth
When a woman takes time off work to have a baby, it’s called maternity leave. In today’s modern age, it’s often referred to as parental or family leave. And despite the fact that it sounds like
March 16, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy
We all know how important it is to take good care of ourselves during pregnancy. We seek prenatal care, eat a nutritious diet, and try to make the best choices so that our babies will be healthy and
March 16, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy
Everyone knows that when you're pregnant, you eat for two. But your diet isn't the only thing that affects your baby. Paying special attention to your health will reduce the likelyhood of problems
March 5, 2010 / Trying to Conceive
Most little girls dream of one day becoming a mom. That’s the reason you often see a small girl cradling a baby doll, tending to its imaginary needs. Unfortunately, reality often steps in and some w
March 5, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy
It's been confirmed that you are pregnant. Okay, now one usually asks themselves what they can do to help produce the healthiest baby and also maintain their own health and well being. Someone may r