Childproofing the HouseOnce your baby realizes that she/he’s able to move around by her/himself, she/he will find the most dangerous, life-threatening places in your home to mess around. So now it is time to begin child-proofing your house! You can try to get down on your hands and knees to check things out from your baby’s perspective. [...] |
Nursery ChecklistsWhile planning and preparing for the arrival of your baby you may feel overwhelming and exhausting with so many things to do!!! To help you remember everything you may need, we created a handy checklist just for that! |
MidwivesThese are care providers who can have a wide spectrum of training. Certified Nurse-Midwives have nursing training plus additional training in midwifery. Direct entry midwives or Certified Professional midwives have had training in midwifery, but do not have a nursing degree. |
Family PractitionersThese are physicians who have completed school degree and training in various fields of medicine including obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, and internal medicine. During their residency they gain experience in family treatment. |
ObstetriciansThese are physicians who have school degree and training in the specialized field of women’s reproductive health known as Obstetrics and Gynecology. Obstetricians have the skills, knowledge, and means to deal with any type of complication that may arise in pregnancy and childbirth. |
Home BirthsDuring many centuries giving birth at home was pretty normal, many women in their families did it, and many of them feel more comfortable and relaxed when birthing in their own environment, but this freedom brings some responsibilities, and you still have to make some precautions. |
Birth CentersThe first free standing birthing center was created as an effort to give women the “homelike” setting, but with the facility of being next to a hospital facility in case of complications. Midwives often are the sole care providers at free standing birthing centers, but there are a few Obstetricians who will do deliveries at [...] |
Hospital FacilitiesIf your choice is an obstetrician or a family practitioner as your care provider, then you are most likely giving birth on a hospital setting. Some families prefer having the assurance of technology and skilled professionals, so a hospital is the best place in case of dealing with any complications. But note that hospitals may [...] |
Water BirthWater birth is when giving birth in a tub of warm water. Some women choose to labor in the water then get out for delivery, while others decide to stay in the water for delivery as well. The theory behind water birth is that the baby has been in the amniotic sac for 9 months [...] |
VBAC – Vaginal Birth after CesareanIf you had submitted yourself to a cesarean delivery before, you are not the only one. In June of 2003, the US Centers for Disease Control reported that the national cesarean birth rate was the highest ever at 26.1%, which is over a quarter of all deliveries. But if you are considering trying a vaginal [...] |