It is now common for pregnant women to volunteer to have their baby via C-section once they have reached full term, 37 weeks. It may seem like a good decision because it allows them ensure that their regular physician is available. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, C-sections have become so common [...]

Pregnancy should be a wonderful and special time in a women’s life, but sometimes the discomfort can make her feel anything but wonderful. Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint as the growing fetus develops within the mother. Muscles and ligaments stretch, hormones change, and the excess weight on a women’s spine can often [...]

Birth is surrounded with mystery and people often fear what they don’t understand. Women are conditioned to be cautious about the birthing process. Procedures like home birth are seen as risky since many perceive birth as a painful and needs the most technologically advanced hospital equipment to ensure the safety of the labor process. However, [...]

It has now been established that breastfeeding is the best for your baby. In fact, it is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that you breastfeed exclusively for a minimum of 6 months. The research shows that breastfeeding can boost up your child’s  immunity. Breastfeeding can decrease the incidence or severity of conditions such [...]

If you are pregnant, plan to have a child someday, or know someone who is, you need to know of the two new studies released February of this year.   Canadian Medical Association Journal and Obstetrics and Gynecology revealed that cesarean sections may be more dangerous than we believed.