Medical ways to induce labor
Labor induction is very common in hospitals, as is Augmenting a labor that has already started. But there are more options than just Pitocin, the artificial version of the hormone...
"I didn't know I was pregnant": is that possible?
There is a whole TV show on this topic and apparently there are enough women who didn't know they were pregnant to fill the show week after week. Skeptics secretly...
What are chemical pregnancy symptoms?
The term "chemical pregnancy" may sound nasty, and confusing. What it actually refers to is the very earliest form of miscarriage - a miscarriage that occurs right around the time...
Tanning while pregnant
Pregnancy calls for certain obligations and responsibilities, but with some limitations as well. We will talk about one of such limitations and it is associated with tanning salons and the...
Fetal Doppler info
We will talk about the fetal doppler device. This device tracks small high frequency sound waves reflecting the fetal heart. The process will require the application of ultrasound lotion oil...
Prenatal care - what tests can you expect?
Are you expecting your first baby? Congratulations! You may be excited and a little nervous during your first prenatal appointment, and the subsequent visits too. Knowing what to expect may...
Choosing hospital birth after homebirth
There are many reasons to choose homebirth. But the wish to have a natural, unmedicated birth and a comfortable, familiar environment are high on the list for many mothers. If...
Traveling abroad for IVF - what and how?
Invitro fertilization is more expensive in the United States of America than anywhere else in the world. Few people who need IVF to have a baby have insurance policies that...
Smallest embryos most at risk of miscarriage
The risk of having a first trimester miscarriage is quite high, at around 20 percent. Lots of women, but especially those who have had a miscarriage or more, would like...
What is a lotus birth?
Every family has specific wishes for their labor and birth, and for that time immediately after a baby is born. Many want the opportunity to snuggle with their baby, some...