Oh... it's a boy?! For as long as you can remember, you've wanted a little girl to love. When you found out you were pregnant, you were tickled pink -- literally. You dreamed of pretty dresses, Mary Janes, tiaras and Disney princesses galore. But now, your 20-w
Say Cheese! Recording and photographing the birth of your child Some parents cringe at the thought of recording the birth of their child on video. They are hesitant to allow pictures to be taken of such an intimate moment. But after the birth of your child, you may just change your mind -- and then it will be too
The delivery room: Public thoroughfare or private club? Is childbirth a spectator event or a private time? There is no one answer -- you need to decide what works best for you, and also find a way to communicate your needs to any friends and family who would like to be there. Ann Silberman has some ideas
The fantastic journey: A baby's view of birth The time had finally come for Karen Lashinsky to deliver her triplets. Little did she know how much she’d learn about her children’s personalities from the childbirth experience itself.
The risky business of having a baby: why birth interventions are on the rise C-sections, amniocentesis, spinal blocks, CVS testing - having a baby might be one of the most natural things in the world, but a University of Western Sydney conference will explore why growing numbers of Australian women want modern medicine to int
The wonderful world of water births 4,000 babies will be born underwater this year. Will your little one be among them? If you’re considering a water birth, read on to find out what you need to know before you sink into that birthing tub.
Three things you should know about ensuring your baby's gentle birth Though it may feel like it never will, the big day shall arrive. I hope you have chosen to utilize any one of the marvelous options available to help make your childbirth a fulfilling experience. Yet what promises to be one of the most phenomenal exp
To stay or not to stay Have you considered yet how long you want to stay at the hospital after your baby's born? American law says you can stay two days -- but not all moms want to stay even that long. Here's a look at some factors that might affect your decision.
Tokens of gratitude: Showing appreciation for someone who cared When you give birth, you may find that the one person who provides you with the most care is your labor and delivery nurse. You may get to know her quickly and rely on her intensely. She has an intimate and demanding job -- when she's done it well, m
Viral Infection at birth linked to cerebral palsy Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital, who form the South Australian Cerebral Palsy Research Group, have found that exposure to certain viral infections shortly before and after birth (the perina
What childbirth classes don't teach Every dad needs support, encouragement, information, confidence and tools to help him be as involved as he possibly can with his new family. Our fatherhood expert, Armin Brott, author of What if I have a c-section? If you're trying to figure out your chances of having a C-section, look in your wallet. If you have a health insurance card, research shows that you're more likely to deliver by cesarean than a woman who's uninsured or covered by Medicaid, the state/
When childbirth ends in tragedy: Facts about fistula In our country excellent prenatal and postnatal care is the norm, not the exception. But in many developing nations, such as Ethiopia, women labor for days, without medical care, only to deliver a child that is stillborn. As if l
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