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Are Hopsital Births Now “Scarier” Than Home Births?

Are Hopsital Births Now “Scarier” Than Home Births?

AP reports that home births are on the rise by a dramatic 20 percent, from 2004 to 2008, accounting for 28,357 of 4.2 million U.S. births. And lest you think it is only the tree-huggers or families who... 

Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Preventable Newborn Injury- Please Read!

Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Preventable Newborn Injury- Please Read!

Three out of every 1,000 babies born in the USA suffer from injuries that could have been prevented. More children are inflicted with Brachial Plexus injuries at birth than suffer from Down’s Syndrome,... 

Contractions: Are These the Real Thing?

Contractions: Are These the Real Thing?

During the third trimester, some women experience “false” contractions called Braxton-Hicks contractions. This is a normal occurrence, and like real labor contractions, they may increase in... 

Why More American Women Want to Give Birth at Home

Why More American Women Want to Give Birth at Home

When a pregnant woman decides that she wants a home birth, family and friends are usually shocked, and the first questions are often, “Is that safe? What if something goes wrong?” In today’s... 

In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

Many people treasure the videos of their child’s birth, but they’re usually taken by a proud dad… Not by a surveillance camera!  Last week a British woman gave birth to a baby girl just... 

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... 

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... 

Newborn baby: Tests, shots, and other hospital procedures

Newborn baby: Tests, shots, and other hospital procedures

Right after the birth of you baby is a very special time! You will cradle that bundle of joy in your arms for the very first time and, with the labor behind you, bask in the amazing feeling of motherhood.... 

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