Premature Births Are On The Rise, But It’s Not Clear Why
Recent statistics about premature births, plus the reasons that babies are delivered prematurely.
Articles for category: Health & Beauty, Labor & Delivery
13 Secrets To Saving Money On Baby Delivery Costs
How to save money when you're having a baby at the hospital. Defray the cost of having a baby with these 4 simple tips.
5 Ways To Know When It’s Time to Call The Doctor Because You’re In Labor
Ways to tell when it's time to call your doctor because the baby is definitely coming!
What To Expect With Regard To Discharge & Bleeding After Giving Birth
Are you experiencing some bleeding after giving birth? Here's what you need to know when it comes to vaginal discharge, and how to handle all that bleeding.
Pros & Cons of Baby Cord Blood Preservation
One major issue that must be decided upon prior to the birth of the child is whether or not to preserve the baby's cord blood. Ever since a child was successfully treated with cord blood stem cells to cure his Fanconi anemia in 1988, the popularity of cord blood banking has increased. Here are the pros & cons of cord blood preservation.
Laugh and Learn: Best Childbirth Class on DVD
What if you can't take a childbirth education class at the hospital? You can prepare for labor and delivery at home by watching a childbirth education DVD. We think Laugh and Learn About Childbirth is the best DVD class available.
What NOT To Wear At Hospital Birth
Here's real-world advice about what you should expect to wear in the hospital during labor and after giving birth to your baby. From designer hospital gowns to special underwear and pads, I give you a list of what NOT to wear for a simpler, pretty hospital stay.
What NOT To Pack: Simplify Your Hospital Bag By Eliminating These 8 Things!
Here's a list of things that you should NOT pack in your hospital bag before giving birth. Good advice on simplifying your hospital bag and not packing more than you can carry home!
When Should You Pack The Hospital Bag? (Hint: Before Your Third Trimester – Here’s What To Include)
When should you pack your hospital bag for pregnancy? By the third trimester, in case of emergency, and keep it stored in the trunk of your car. We've rounded up 3 of the best hospital bag checklists on the Internet, along with a link to what NOT to pack in your hospital bag for the birth of your baby.
I Was Worrying About Placenta Previa At 20 Weeks – 4 Questions To Ask Your Doctor
After some contractions and cramping at 19 weeks, my ultrasound showed placenta previa, a serious pregnancy complication in which the placenta covers the cervix. Here are some online resources that explain what placenta previa means to expectant moms and placenta previa questions to ask your doctor.
