All articlesCongratulations - You're Having a Cesarean!What? Me? But I took all those childbirth classes and I've been laboring at this hospital since this morning without an epidural to ensure my "natural birth." How could this happen? Unfortunately, after spending 13 hours at the hospital (a shocker since I was nine centimeters dilated when I... Breast Milk and Formula: One, the Other, or Both?At some point during your pregnancy, someone is going to ask you if you plan to breast- or bottle-feed. While the decision isn't one to be made lightly, it also isn't an easy one while you're still pregnant. There are many factors that can contribute to whether or not you... Ectopic PregnancyMy last pregnancy ended at six weeks. I suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis came after a trip to ER and an emergency surgery to repair the fallopian tube, which ruptured and caused massive internal bleeding. It all happened very quickly, but it was among the most impressionable (and... SURROGACY: Your Bun, Her Oven…Is It Right For You?Most of us have been planning it our whole lives....marriage, house, family. Except what happens when it doesn't play out that way and six months, even six years later you're still trying for that baby? Your Reproductive Endocrinologist (aka RE) says your eggs look great, but for whatever reason you... USING AN EGG DONOR: The Hard-boiled FactsMost of us dream of someday looking into the face of a tiny child who lights up at the sight of us and calls out "mommy." And in this vision of perfection we see a piece of ourselves reflected back at us. In fact, everything in movies, books and magazines... Greening Your Baby ShowerPlanning a shower? Why not bring baby into this world with a safe home environment? Consider suggesting green baby gifts to guests and reducing waste at the party. When throwing a green baby shower, it may be easier to choose one or a few green implementations to create less waste than to try... CircumcisionCourtesy of the American Pregnancy Association Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! When you found out you were having a boy, you probably started thinking about the decision regarding circumcision. The decision to have or not have your son circumcised may be a difficult one. You will... Is a Doula for Me?Courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association The word doula is a Greek word that means women’s servant. Women have been serving other women in childbirth for centuries and have proven that this support from another woman has positive effects on the labor process. What is a doula? A... Breech BirthsCourtesy of the American Pregnancy Association Usually a few weeks before birth, most babies will move into delivery position, with their head moving near the birth canal. If this does not happen, the baby's buttocks and/or feet, will be in place to be delivered first. This is called a... Dad’s Guide to Choosing a Childbirth ClassOne of the advantages of taking a childbirth preparation class is that it'll give you and your wife the opportunity to ask questions about the pregnancy in a more relaxed setting than her doctor's office. You'll also get a chance to hang out with other expecting couples and listen to... |
