Archive for the ‘Labor & Delivery’ Category

You really need some tips so you can go into labor now. You are past your due date and your body is feeling the effects. You are carrying around a full term baby inside of you and it is wearing you thin. You want to be able to give birth already and to get pregnancy [...]

If you are pregnant then you’ll know that many people often will give you advice about how to look after yourself during your pregnancy, and of course share their stories about giving birth. While they may be well meaning, often these stories can scare you more than the actual delivery itself! So this article will [...]

Tuesday February 16, 2010 13:00

Having a Baby Video – What to Expect

If you are like most expectant mothers, the thought of labour and delivery can be frightening. And while watching someone have a baby on video isn’t quite the same as experiencing it for yourself it can give you some ideas on what to expect. Here are some videos on childbirth that you can watch to [...]

Thursday May 21, 2009 19:56

Using Cytotec to Induce Labor: Is It Safe?

Cytotec (misoprostol / prostaglandin E1) is a common pharmaceutical used in hospitals to help induce labor in women but lately there are have become many concerns about its safety for both the woman and the baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently warned against the use of using misoprostol to help ripen [...]