Deciding to breastfeed or bottle feed is the one of the first decisions expectant parents make. Eventhough breast milk is considered as the best natural source of nutrients for babies, the
Category: Labor and Delivery
Having a baby can bring so much joy into your life. It can also be stressful and have an emotional toll on you. Most new moms feel a range of
The umbilical cord functions as a connection between the baby and the placenta during pregnancy. It brings blood and nutrients to the baby. During the latter stages of pregnancy ,
Prolonged labor may also be called failure to progress. It is when labor lasts for 20 hours or more for first time mothers or 14 hours or more for women
As your delivery date approaches, you feel that Braxton hicks which are painless, infrequent contractions become more frequent and intense. However unlike true labor, false labor does not progress and
An overdue pregnancy is one that is gone longer than 42 weeks. Your health care provider gave you a due date at 40 weeks. However, this number can be off