If you’re having your baby in a hospital, writing a birth plan is so important if you are to have as much control as possible over your birth and early postpartum experience. Your birth plan can look however you want it to, and there are various free templates online that you can print out and […]
Continue readingSources indicate that the first record of midwifery goes as far back as the 2nd century, and it is also most likely true that your grandmother had a midwife deliver her children. What is a midwife? A midwife is someone who provides support during the labor and delivery process. A midwife is trained in prenatal […]
Continue readingphoto credit: Larsz In the majority of cases, a natural childbirth (meaning vaginal and unmedicated) is the best option for having a healthy delivery. It also means that you will be lucid and ready to see, hold and nurse you baby as soon as he o she is born. While most women plan on having […]
Continue readingWant to have a natural pregnancy? This article contains some ideas on how to use herbs to help ease pains in pregnancy. Be sure to contact your health care provider and use your own common sense when using herbs. Pregnancy Naturally A rush of emotions. A little stick. Will it be pink! Or blue? Who […]
Continue readingWhat should be a joyous time is often marred by pains in pregnancy. Often, pains in pregnancy are caused by the normal changes that a woman’s body undergoes. Other times, these pains are signs of serious conditions that require immediate attention. Discuss whatever pains and discomforts you feel with you health care giver. Whatever the […]
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