Many women want to be able to give birth to their babies naturally, but for a variety of reasons, not all are able to do so. Whether you deliberately opted for a cesarean section or needed one in an emergency, you're not alone - more than a quarter of all babies are not delivered vaginally. If you're pregnant with another child and are hoping for a shot at vaginal birth, we've … [Read more...] about Are you a good VBAC candidate?
Pregnancy Health
Can exercise during pregnancy hurt my baby?
Although being pregnant is a great excuse to indulge your craving for ice cream and laze around on the couch watching reruns of your favorite '90s sitcoms, experts recommend that you continue to get at least moderate exercise throughout the duration of your pregnancy. Staying in shape while you're pregnant will keep both you and your growing fetus healthy, and you'll find it … [Read more...] about Can exercise during pregnancy hurt my baby?
Myths about your water breaking
It's a scene out of a movie - you're rushing out to get some last-minute errands done, waddling along with your very pregnant belly. As you're standing in the frozen foods aisle of the local grocery store debating ice cream flavors, your water breaks with a sudden gushing noise and someone's coming over the intercom saying, "Clean up in Aisle 5." If you're fretting that you're … [Read more...] about Myths about your water breaking
Victoria Beckham designing ‘girlie’ nursery for first daughter
Victoria and David Beckham are practically royalty, so we suppose it's no surprise that their little girl will be treated like a princess once she arrives. Now that Posh knows she's expecting a daughter, her little bundle of joy is sure to enjoy all the trappings of femininity that the Beckhams' house - known, appropriately, as Beckingham Palace - can … [Read more...] about Victoria Beckham designing ‘girlie’ nursery for first daughter
Should you circumcise your baby boy?
If you're pregnant and expecting a little boy, you've got a lot to think about. Will he be into sports, like his daddy? Will he be a rebellious teenager? A bad driver? Little boys are wonderful, but they can also be a handful - and for mothers, the worrying can start soon after birth. That's when a complicated decision must be made: Should you circumcise your … [Read more...] about Should you circumcise your baby boy?