You may have heard a lot about what to expect when labor begins, but every woman and her labor is different. There is no single sign that means you are starting labor. You might have some, or all these signs, or none of them at all. If you start to have these signs, read “Am I in labor?” for more information about what to do next.Read More
Whether you are delivering in a hospital, birthing center, or at home, your medical team will provide the necessities to care for you and your brand-new baby. But because you will be away from home during this special time, you might want to pack some personal things that can make your experience a little more comfortable and enjoyable.Read More
Although each labour is unique, there are some stages that all laborers follow. We will help you understand what to expect as you progress through your phases of labour.
Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks. During that time, your baby goes through several developmental milestones, and You, too. You will feel physical changes as your body goes thrRead More
Your pregnancy will take a time span of around 9 months, that is, almost 36 to 40 weeks (about 9 months) or a little more. When your pregnancy period ends, you are most likely to experience labor pain and cramps related to labor in your back and abdomen as your body and thus the uterus is preparing for the birth of your baby and so you might also hRead More
Now that you are very much close to your childbirth, you might be thinking about what is going to happen in your labor and during your delivery. Many mothers-to-be plan for a C- section, also known as a ‘Cesarean’ process during their childbirth. But it is important to know and analyze whether this process is required for you, or do you need a C- sRead More
While your little one will be provided with most of the supplies in the hospital, some items are worth taking along. Bring a car seat and infant carrier (it is required to take your baby home, and why not bring it right away?), a going-home outfit, any personal blankets, or pacifiers you want in that first photo, diapers, wipes, and diaper cream, aRead More
When you are about to give birth to your child and you are preparing for labor, you must know about the different methods and types of childbirth that your doctor might recommend for you according to your condition. Before you are preparing yourself for childbirth, it is very crucial for you to know in vivid detail each method of child birth along Read More
To get to be a parent is a great blessing, and giving birth means embracing a lot of unexpected changes. The experience is different for every mom. Sometimes your baby may arrive very quickly. At other times, not so fast. The speed with which you receive the good news is determined by a few factors, including how quickly labor progresses.Read More
After giving birth to the baby, and coming back to your home, the one and only thought that would twirl the mother’s mind would be about her baby. She would be thinking of ways to take care of her newborn, collecting all the information she needs to know, going through magazines and articles, and would be all ready to face her upcoming future.Read More
Today, more women than ever before are having cesarean deliveries, sometimes or more often known as C-sections, which is a medical operation that involves making an incision in the belly and uterus to deliver a baby.
If you have previously had a cesarean delivery (C-section), it does not totally guarantee you will have to do it again; instead, youRead More
When your pregnancy ends, you begin to experience your labor pain and eventually move towards childbirth. It is certainly painful, but a wonderful experience to give birth to a child and hear its first cry. But sometimes, due to some physical complications, emergency conditions might arise during the time of labor or childbirth. So, during that emeRead More
Whether you want to go with breastfeeding or formula feeding is your very own personal choice. As a new parent, it is one of the most essential decisions you will have to make. Both have their own kind of advantages and disadvantages. Some people are not comfortable around mothers who are breastfeeding. Those who treat you badly for not feeding youRead More
As you have already welcomed home your newborn, it is now time to be a good mother and to take utmost care of your baby. This is the time to nurse and caress your baby so that the baby receives the most care and love. But there are certain issues that may arise during this time and these problems should be solved as soon as possible for the wellnesRead More
When your little one is at home, it is time to feed the baby so that the newborn baby derives all the necessary nutrients and proteins from its mother’s milk. But there are certain problems that might arise with the job of breastfeeding itself. One such can be a low supply of milk during breastfeeding. This health problem will trouble both the mothRead More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 75% of new moms begin nursing their newborns, but many cease doing so within the first few months, either midway or fully. Concerns about insufficient milk production are one of the most prominent causes of this. The majority of breastfeeding mothers can produce enough breast milk Read More
Feeding your baby within one hour of birth helps get breastfeeding off to a good start. The first time you breastfeed after delivery is called “first latch.” Your baby needs to have the first latch with colostrum, which is the most nutritious part of your milk. Babies are born ready to eat, so if you and your baby are doing well, you can attempt thRead More
C-section, or cesarean section, as you may already know is a type of surgery in which a baby is delivered through a surgical cut (incision) carefully made in the mother’s abdomen. If you have been having pregnancy difficulties, an infection that could easily spread to your baby during vaginal birth, if your baby is in an aberrant position or even iRead More
If you are thinking about breastfeeding, you have probably heard that it can have many benefits for your baby. But, the important thing to remember is that the benefits of breastfeeding reach beyond your baby. The benefits also include you and your entire family. Learn what other moms feel about the benefits of breastfeeding.
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Breast milk leaking from your breasts at any time from the first days of pregnancy until months after delivery is common in breastfeeding mothers. It is not a sign that you need more milk or are making too much milk. Learn the possible reasons for breast milk leaking and tips to control it.Read More
Finally, after waiting so many months in anticipation, you would be ready to meet your baby for the first time. A lot of pregnant women often spend so much time anticipating their baby’s birth that they do not think about or even know what to expect in the first few hours after delivery. If you are one of those moms, then you are at the right placeRead More
When you are calculating the date of your delivery, that means your pregnancy has come to an end and you are preparing yourself to give birth to your child and bring your little home to your home and enjoy a happy motherly time. So, when you are about to give birth, you as a new mother might be a little anxious about whether you will be able to givRead More
For the first 1-2 weeks of life, babies need a little extra love and warmth to help them adjust to their new home. Here are some tips to consider when caring for your 1-week-old baby.
To give you a helping hand, we’ve put together this information that will help you take care of your baby during their first week. It can be a lot to take in all at Read More
When you are preparing yourself to give birth to your child and bring home your little one, you are more than overjoyed. Now when you are approaching the end of your pregnancy, you are quite excited about your labor, how you will be giving birth to your baby, what will happen during the childbirth process, and many similar things start occurring inRead More
Pregnancy, as amazing as you think it is, comes not only with a bundle of happiness but with a slew of aches and pains, the most well-known of which being labor and delivery. Yes, you most definitely should take pride in the fact that you made it through 9 months of bodily changes and successfully gave birth to a little human being, regardless of hRead More
Many women choose the vaginal or normal methods of childbirth other than all other techniques of childbirth. In fact, most health care experts advise choosing vaginal childbirth over the other methods of childbirth. This is mostly because vaginal childbirth is still considered by most physicians as one of the safest methods of childbirth and it doeRead More
