It's no secret that for many women, childbirth is a painful process. While some ladies prepare for the pain by taking breathing classes during a pregnancy in the hope that they won't need medication, it's never a guarantee how you'll feel during labor. Especially for women who are having their first child, you can't always know what to expect. Even if you planned a natural … [Read more...] about Beyond the epidural – more options for pain meds
Pregnancy Health
Three emotions no one tells you you’ll experience during a pregnancy
It seems like right after you make a pregnancy announcement, people start coming out of the woodwork to offer tips and advice for you as a first-time parent. From how to decorate the nursery to which names you should pick to how long you can expect to feel morning sickness, the tidbits never stop rolling in. However, there are a few things that no one tells you about - … [Read more...] about Three emotions no one tells you you’ll experience during a pregnancy
Top 5 scents to avoid while pregnant
If you're preparing for pregnancy for the first time, you may have heard that pregnant women often complain about a heightened sense of smell. Like most changes that happen during a pregnancy, your increased scent detection skills are caused by pregnancy hormones. Experts aren't exactly sure why this happens, but some speculate that it might be your body's way of … [Read more...] about Top 5 scents to avoid while pregnant
What is hypnobirthing? How can it help prepare you for labor and delivery?
When you hear the word hypnobirthing, you might start to imagine yourself lying in a hospital bed with someone swinging a pocket watch in front of your face trying to get you to fall into a trance. While it might seem like a peaceful way to get through labor and delivery, hypnobirthing isn't exactly what it sounds like. Hypnobirthing and self-hypnosis Actually, the method is a … [Read more...] about What is hypnobirthing? How can it help prepare you for labor and delivery?
Alcohol and your partner – is it cool to ask him to abstain?
Now that you're preparing for pregnancy, you may have decided to completely stop drinking alcohol. If you're a social drinker or tend to partake in a healthy glass of wine at dinner, you're probably bummed out about the fact that you can no longer enjoy those libations. But what about your partner? If you're having a hard time coping with your alcohol-free life during your … [Read more...] about Alcohol and your partner – is it cool to ask him to abstain?