The Big Day

Your hospital packing list for birth: Here's our list of things to have in your bag when the the big day comes: Birth plan Comfy clothes/slippers Going home clothes for baby Entertainment - iPad/iPod Stuff to help you relax - pictures, pillows Extra contacts, glasses Water container Lip balm Camera Snacks You can find lists of literally … [Read more...] about Big Day hospital packing list (graphic)

Though the proportion of pregnant women who choose to give birth at home in the United States is still very small — about 1 percent — the number is higher than at any time in 25 years. Britain recently rewrote its national health guidelines to encourage home births for women with low-risk pregnancies. Should the United States follow suit? Is it ever safe to have a home … [Read more...] about Is Home Birth Ever a Safe Choice?

Nine months seems like a long time, but your due date will be here before you know it. You may not even be thinking about delivery at this point since you're most likely just finding the right prenatal vitamins that don't make your morning sickness worse, but with so many choices available you may want to start thinking about it sooner rather than later. Before you can … [Read more...] about 6 birthing options and tips on how you can decide which one’s best for you

If there were ever a day to truly need a cheerleading team, the day you go into labor would be it. While your partner may seem like plenty now, having a doula in the delivery room can be invaluable in ensuring you feel safe, comforted and confident. A doula is a certified professional who is trained to offer emotional and physical support to women in childbirth. Here are five … [Read more...] about 5 reasons you need a doula in the delivery room