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Giving Birth

Placenta Encapsulation Benefits: Eating placenta isn't for everyone. How and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules) after the birth of my son.

The average cost of having a baby is $8.000-$12,000. The cost of raising a baby the first 2 years is $12,500-$27,000. That's $500-$1000 a month (...a car payment!) See how those numbers break down.

First pregnancy? Wondering what contractions feel like and when they should start? How to tell true labor contractions from false labor & Braxton Hicks contractions.

We usually hear about the sweet & rosy things associated with pregnancy. Here are some of the lesser known facts about pregnancy & what happens to your body

Recent statistics about premature births, plus the reasons that babies are delivered prematurely.

Ways to tell when it's time to call your doctor because the baby is definitely coming!

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.

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 does it feel like to get an epidural during labor? Does it hurt to get an epidural? What does it feel like to deliver a baby with an epidural? Here's what it was like for me. I've had two epidurals, and I tell you exactly how it felt when I got them.