Baby Newborn
In the first few minutes after birth the most important thing to your baby is not his APGAR score or his weight — it’s you.
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A breech birth on the side of a highway
A Washington mom was hoping that she would avoid a c-section -- even though her baby was breech. She got her wish when her baby was...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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UK mom breaks leg after going to hospital for false labor
Talk about a tough break! A woman in the UK had to deliver her child with a broken leg.Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Labor and birth
Bizarre patent that aids childbirth
Here’s an example of a patent, from 1996, that we’re glad stayed on the drawing board -- a device that uses centrifugal force to...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Moms
What are push presents?
As if your little bundle of joy isn’t enough of a gift at the end of a long nine months, some women are expecting “push” presents.... -
Baby
5 Exciting developments after you have a baby
After you have your baby, the best part is definitely getting to love and know your baby. But there are a few other exciting things...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Research
Trends in U.S. birth rates
The number of babies born in 2010 shows a decrease in the number of bundles filling nurseries in the U.S. Do these downward trends...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Postpartum
Babymoon: Before or after baby arrives?
The traditional meaning of "babymoon" refers to spending time at home with your newborn baby. In recent years, however, it has come...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Home birth
Why are home births on the rise?
Despite the fact that advances in medical technology march on, the number of mommies-to-be opting for childbirth at home has...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Obstetric anaesthesia information for mamas available in 38 languages
If you're looking for information about the benefits and risks of anaesthesia and pain-relief in childbirth, then the The Obstetric... -
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Rich mothers more likely to have baby by c-section
What is it about c-sections lately? It seems like I've been reading about c-sections constantly in the news. Maybe because... -
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Labor and birth interventions common but may be harmful
In movies and on television you see a lot of labor and birth procedures going on. From c-sections to IVs... -
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Antibiotics needed before a c-section
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 10-40% of women who have a c-section will develop an... -
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C-section rate expected to rise even more
According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, the national c-section rate is only going to keep rising. Bad... -
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Proposal to cut epidurals and c-sections from Medicaid
Utah Sen. Dan Liljenquist is proposing a new way to cut state Medicaid costs - cut all elective epidurals and... -
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Lamaze coach to the stars offers video tips on labor and birth
Sheri Bayles is a famed Lamaze coach to the stars but in this video she's offering tips and advice for... -
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Safe and less expensive births may be in your future
Fit Pregnancy has a nice little piece on the rising costs of having a baby in America and how a... -
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Beware of maternity care
Time and time again here at Pregnancy & Baby we've discussed ways to keep labor and birth as intervention-free and... -
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Relaxing after you give birth
Birth is funny business. It's one of the only times I can think of where you go through the marathon... -
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Questions to ask about cesarean sections
While you may not want a cesarean section or think you'll need one, sometimes c-sections are necessary. When it comes...