When pregnant, having an "uneventful" or "boring" pregnancy is actually exactly what your medical care provider wants. A pregnancy with few complications will keep you "low risk". So, what exactly does having a low risk pregnancy look like? And what can you do to keep it that way?
Looking for a way to soar through your surges by relaxing the fear that tenses your body and triggers pain during childbirth? Then you may want to try hypnobirthing. Learn the basics of this method before you sign up for a class.
Planning on a waterbirth? Well, how do you prepare and what should you expect? Consider this your crash course on exactly what waterbirth is so you can determine if it's the right option for you and your family.
You’d like to have a midwife as part of your birth plan. But how feasible is that... especially if you’re counting on your insurance to cover some of the cost? How much do these services typically cost and what should you expect when handling payment?
So, you’re thinking a bit outside the box with your birth… and you’re researching midwives and doulas. What exactly is the difference?
You’re thinking about giving birth at home. Well, how do you know if that’s the best decision for you and your family?
If you’re thinking about having an unmedicated birth… you may have a lot of questions about what is actually needed in order to give birth. Like where should you birth your baby?
So, you’re going for an unmedicated birth… but what happens if you need some pain relief before your baby is born? What options do you have if you still want to have a natural childbirth experience?
When trying for an unmedicated birth… can you eat and drink if you get hungry or thirty? That’s the big question… because it takes a lot of energy to push a baby out of your body and you’re going to need all the help you can get.
Congrats! You’ve decided to have an unmedicated birth, but what if everyone isn't exactly on board? Friends, family... or perhaps even your medical provider? Today we're joined by Hehe Stewart, creator of the Birth Lounge and host of the Birth Lounge podcast.
