Birth Story: A Natural Home Birth
This is the story of 31-year-old Jenna's natural home birth. She chronicles everything in a detailed timeline from the start of her contractions to th... read more
June 24, 2010
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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
Anesthesia for Pain Relief
General anesthesia, when the mother is asleep, is used in cesarean births and other necessary cases. Find out when and why it's used and what happens ... read more
June 24, 2010
Birth Story: Epidural Pain Relief
Pain-relief plans may change during labor and childbirth. Hear a woman's story about planning for a natural birth and then deciding to use low-dose an... read more
June 24, 2010
Preparing for Labor
It's important to take special care of yourself before labor so that you can keep your energy and strength up for the big event. This checklist will h... read more
June 24, 2010
After Baby Is Born: Post-Delivery Details
Read about some of the specific care your body needs after giving birth. read more
May 10, 2007
Preparing Yourself for Childbirth: How Do You Know You're in Labor?
This advice for expectant mothers can help them distinguish between false cues and true labor. read more
May 10, 2007
Laboring at Home
If you're preparing for a home birth, you and your nurse-midwife have probably made a plan. Learn what to consider for the final preparations for safe... read more
June 24, 2010
Preparing Yourself for Childbirth: Packing Your Hospital Bag
Find tips on what you should bring with you to the hospital when you're ready to give birth. read more
May 10, 2007
Checklist: Know When You're in Labor, and When to Seek Help
How do you know when you've gone into labor and your baby is on the way? Print out this helpful checklist with tips on how you'll know when it's reall... read more
June 24, 2010
Stem Cell Collection
During pregnancy, you can plan ahead for the collection of stem cells from the umbilical cord that can be used later in a baby's life to treat disease... read more
June 24, 2010
Aches and Pains in Pregnancy
Aches and pains come with pregnancy. Get treatment tips on backaches, pelvic girdle pain, round ligament pain, sciatica, coccygeal pain, leg cramps, r... read more
June 24, 2010