08/13/2018
Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor
When you go to the doctor in pain, you'll probably be asked to rate your discomfort on a scale of 0 to 10. But doctors say there may be a better way to assess pain.
05/22/2018
Aromatherapy During Labor for Pain Relief - Evidence Based Birth
Learn about aromatherapy during labor and how researchers think it might work to relieve pain. We'll share the evidence from recent studies and whether they found aromatherapy to be effective at relieving pain and anxiety. We also discuss potential harms of aromatherapy and its effects on nursing st...
04/23/2018
New York to Expand Use of Doulas to Reduce Childbirth Deaths
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing a disturbingly high rate of maternal mortality among black women.
11/15/2017
Women Who Don't "Push" During Childbirth 700% Less Likely to Experience Severe Vaginal Tearing
Hospital stops telling women to lie on their backs and “push” during childbirth, reduces instances of severe vaginal tearing from 7% to 1% Nine in ten women suffer some form of vaginal tearing during childbirth. In severe cases, they are left to suffer from incontinence and lifelong nerve problems.…
09/22/2017
Pregnancy due date? That's so last year.
Why the 'due month' is one Royal trend worth adopting.
04/06/2017
Respecting Choice in Childbirth: Preferred Delivery Positions Among Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam
For Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, their cultural preferences and traditions surrounding childbirth are often portrayed as obstacles to the uptake of maternal health services. One cultural preference…
03/23/2017
58 Stunning Photos That Show The Bond Between Moms And Doulas
These images capture the amazing bond between moms and doulas.
02/15/2017
ACOG Finally Recommends What Many Moms in Labor Had to Fight For
The list of changes in standard practice are stunning
01/12/2017
12 Products That Make Pregnancy Less Uncomfortable
Ah, pregnancy. Beautiful as it is, it can be less than glamorous to experience — so products that make pregnancy less uncomfortable are welcomed with open (albeit swollen, sometimes numb) arms. As your head hangs over the porcelain throne and your ho
11/30/2016
Boy’s Rare Condition Means He Can’t Eat, But You May Be Able To Help
The only thing Elliot Carter’s little body isn’t rejecting is soy and dairy-free breastmilk.