Labor and Birth

Knowing what you want for your upcoming birth is the exact reason you should use a birth plan template for first-time mothers.   Birth plans are great for communicating with your doctor or midwife and making sure they know what’s important to you as well …

Packing for labor and delivery can be tricky. You want to make sure you have everything, but at the same time, you don’t want to overpack for a day that might not happen. When preparing to give birth, be sure you’ve packed everything on this …

Once you’ve reached the end of your third trimester and you’re ready to give birth, but your baby is reluctant to come out, you may find yourself desperate to induce labor at home.   There are several things you can try to induce labor at …

Preparing for labor and birth involves way more than just being pregnant for 40 weeks and letting your body tell you when you’re going to give birth.     Many women are opting for a different labor and birth gown than the traditional hospital gown. …

As an expectant mother, you’ve probably wondered about questions like these: “What does the hospital supply when you have a baby?”, “What do hospitals provide after delivery?”, “Can you take baby blankets from the hospital?”, or maybe even, “Does the hospital give you diapers?”   …

Congratulations on making it to your last month of pregnancy!     I am sure you are glad to be here, but you want to know what you can expect after giving birth, as well as what you should be doing to prepare for the …

Being pregnant and giving birth are two of the most miraculous things a woman’s body can do. It is an incredible journey, and if you’re like most, you’ve probably had some difficult and joyful times.     Growing a baby is one of the most …