Pregnancy
Episiotomy: Definition, Care, and Healing
An episiotomy is a surgical cut made at the perineum during childbirth to widen the vaginal opening quickly. Episiotomies are usually only performe...
What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One
These studies make some great claims, but a doula is not for everyone. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, keep in mind that having one is...
Epidural During Labor: How Does It Work?
As you count down to the big day when you get to meet your baby, you may be thinking about your pain relief options for labor. One common method yo...
Effacement: A Sign That Labor Has Begun
While you're mentally and emotionally preparing for labor, your body is also getting ready. For example, you might have experienced Braxton Hicks p...
FAQ: Cesarean Section
Even if you had hoped for a vaginal birth, sometimes a cesarean section is required to ensure the health of you and your baby. Given that it's a ma...
FAQ: Vaginal Birth
Labor and delivery are experiences that inspire lots of questions from moms-to-be, who might feel both nervous and excited about what lies ahead. A...
Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for It
Natural childbirth is typically described as labor and delivery with little or no medical intervention.
If the natural delivery of your little one ...
VBAC: All About Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean Delivery
You might think that if you’ve previously had a cesarean section that you cannot give birth vaginally. This is not necessarily the case. The vagina...
What Is the Apgar Score and What Do the Test Results Mean?
The moment your baby is born, she will be in great hands, and her care team will be busy. During the first few minutes of your little one’s life, s...
How to Choose a Childbirth Class
One of the best things you can do before giving birth is attend a childbirth class. These birthing classes will give you and your partner a lot of ...
What You Need to Know About Your Water Breaking
Movies often show that the expectant mother's water breaks in a wild gush that signals she's about to give birth. In real life, it may not be so dr...
Breech Presentation: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Baby's Delivery
As you get close to your due date, your baby might sense she’s approaching her grand entrance and move into a head-down position in your uterus, re...
