From tweeting intimate details of labor to posting full-frontal footage of baby’s birth—is nothing too sacred for social networking? During a recent dinner party, Serin, a mom in Livermore, CA, overheard a new dad casually announce that his wife pushed so hard that she pooped. Welcome to the brave new world of full disclosure. And according to Sue Fox, author of Etiquette … [Read more...] about The TMI of childbirth: Do you overshare on social media?
The Big Day
4 things to consider when choosing a midwife
Checklist! Meeting with a Midwife During birth, you’ll want a peaceful, supportive crew in your corner. So who do you ask to share this intimate event? The right fit is key, and you’re not obligated to pick an ob/gyn. Certified nurse midwives work in every state, in all settings. “Finding the right ally will help ensure that giving birth is the most fulfilling experience it … [Read more...] about 4 things to consider when choosing a midwife
How About a Do-Over?
By Andy Garreffa-Orizotti I could barely sleep during the last weeks of my second pregnancy. But this time, I had something new to worry about as I lay awake—shaking up my two-year-old son’s little world with a needy sibling. But my first child was, ultimately, why I decided to attempt a vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. I knew the physical limitations of recovering from a … [Read more...] about How About a Do-Over?
Pictures Perfect
By Bob Gulla The woman I love lies before me, about to give birth to our child. She is in obvious distress as we near the moment of truth. There is much sweat and gnashing of teeth. She is in a very compromising position, and unfamiliar people bustle about the room. So what do I do? Like all good and sensitive husbands, I encourage her to do one thing: “Smile, honey!” I lean … [Read more...] about Pictures Perfect
Announcements 2.0
By Lora Shinn With today’s advances in technology, waiting for birth announcements via snail mail seems so 1988. Now you can instantly share baby’s specs—name, height, weight—and maybe even photos, video, and sound in several geek-chic ways. Blog it: Set up a pregnancy and baby blog and ask pals to add it to their RSS reader, so when you or your partner publish birth … [Read more...] about Announcements 2.0