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
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Developing a Birth Plan
To create a birth plan, think about what you would like to have happen during the labor and delivery of your baby. read more
May 8, 2008
Month Nine of Your Pregnancy
Find everything you need to get you through your ninth month of pregnancy. read more
July 26, 2007
The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Care (From Underwear to Hair Loss)
Postpartum hair loss, depression, and soreness are things many new moms struggle with. Here's how to help body and mind after giving birth. read more
March 11, 2022
What Is Amniocentesis?
Learn about amniocentesis, including how it is performed and why some pregnant women choose to have it performed. read more
April 17, 2008
Massage and Touch During Labor
A natural home birth using a nurse-midwife is an option for childbirth. Read one woman's story of safely delivering her baby in the comfort of her hom... read more
June 24, 2010
Childbirth Classes
Find information on all the different types of childbirth classes, including Lamaze, the Bradley Method, and Grantly Dick-Read. read more
May 8, 2008
Why Do Men Get Sympathetic Pregnancy Symptoms?
Is sympathetic pregnancy or Couvade syndrome in men real? Learn why some men experience sympathetic pregnancy symptoms. read more
March 26, 2023
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
Is Pitocin Safe to Induce Labor?
Our pregnancy exports explain if Pitocin (Oxytocin) is safe to induce labor and the potential risks of using Pitocin during labor and childbirth. read more
July 27, 2023
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
Breastfeeding: The Hospital Experience
This article describes what to expect from your first breastfeeding experience in the hospital. read more
December 15, 2005