Most women give birth in the hospital.  That’s the current trend in the U.S. and many women feel safer in …

This will be the final entry in my “pregnancy journal!”  Although I realized that somehow pregnancy brain got to me …

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While most babies these days are still delivered vaginally, a significant number — around 30% — are delivered via Caesarean …

“So, are you going natural, or getting the epidural?”  It’s a question commonly asked among women during pregnancy.  And you’ll …

Every successful pregnancy (i.e., ones that don’t end in miscarriage, a very unfortunate and emotional circumstance) eventually ends in the …

When expecting, most women usually assume that they will carry their babies until somewhere around their due date, then give …

Okay, we’re getting serious here!  Towards the end of pregnancy already!  When you’re waiting to experience the first signs of …

A lot more people are becoming interested in home birthing these days. It is a great alternative for moms who want complete control over their birthing experience, with no interference from hospital policies or staff. It is also safer, to avoid medical mistakes and of course hospital-acquired infections. If you are considering home birth, please find a qualified midwife and discuss your particular situation with her. But, in order to help you in your decision, I’m posting Daniel’s birth story!