Third Trimester

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Many women out there love their epidural! Epidural anesthesia uses an injection of drugs into the epidural space in your lower spine.  An epidural works by blocking the transmission of nervous system... 

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

Hey Dads! Feeling a little nervous as the birth of your baby draws near? Wondering how to be a helpful and supportive partner during the labor and delivery? Well, what you DON’T do might be just... 

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

You may be looking forward to your first ultrasound as an opportunity to see your baby for the first time, or to learn whether it’s a boy or a girl. On the other hand, your doctor views the ultrasound... 

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

Recently, I got an email from a friend sharing the happy news about the birth of their new first child, a beautiful daughter. Included in the announcement was an interesting note about birthing using a... 

Oh, my aching back!

Oh, my aching back!

During the second half of pregnancy, and especially the 3rd trimester, more than 50 percent of moms-to-be complain of back pain. The reason for this is three-fold, explains Dr. Sears: Your ligaments... 

Premature Labor: When to call the Doctor

Premature Labor: When to call the Doctor

Premature labor occurs in about 12% of all pregnancies.  A normal pregnancy should last about 40 weeks. Occasionally, labor may begin prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy... 

Pregnant and Exhausted!

Pregnant and Exhausted!

Being pregnant is exhausting, as I remember all too well! It’s particularly common during the first trimester…  Making babies puts a strain on your entire body, which can make you awfully... 

Hot Celebrity Maternity Fashions for YOU!

Hot Celebrity Maternity Fashions for YOU!

How do those pregnant celebrities always look trendy, yet totally polished? Pregnancy Fashion.com is going to share a a few of their maternity style secrets with you, from InStyle Magazine. These tips... 

Choosing a hospital to give birth

Choosing a hospital to give birth

When you choose your obstetrician, you are also choosing the hospital at which you’ll give birth, More 4 Kids points out. Your doctor will have admitting privileges at a certain hospital, so you have... 

What is Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking?

What is Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking?

Today’s expectant parents are faced with many decisions about the type of birth they want to have, and now there’s one more option to consider: Whether to bank your baby’s cord blood... 

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