I used to wonder if this was a reason why some mothers died more commonly thousands of years ago. But then it just didn't make sense to dwell on; that's not the world we live in today. However, I'll bet it's something that has crossed your mind: … [Read more...]
How To Master Pain Relief During Childbirth In Just 15 Minutes
Our bodies are fascinating. You can alter your very own pain threshold in your brain by just doing this one thing. I've applied it to my last three pregnancies and I can vouch for its legitimacy. So how did I master my pain relief during … [Read more...]
I Know What Causes Labor To Start - Do You?
Wouldn't it be great if we could just flip a switch when we're ready for that baby to come? It would be awesome! Unfortunately, you know that's not the case. But science is getting closer to understanding what causes labor to start. What … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Speed Up Labor And Get To Pushing
Since you never know how long your labor is going to be, it's no wonder that you want to know how to speed up labor so that it's as quick as possible. I don't think that a single one of us wants to be in labor for hours and hours on end. I have a … [Read more...]
How To Know If Breaking Water During Labor Is Right For You
One of the things commonly recommended to help speed up a delivery is breaking water during labor. But does this actually help or hinder the entire process? I've had my water broken manually twice, and then once it did so on its own. I got the … [Read more...]
What Is False Labor? Four Ways To Know
The last few weeks of pregnancy can be SO frustrating and confusing if you are experiencing false labor. But what is false labor in the first place? If you've never had a contraction in your life as a first-time mother, how the heck are you … [Read more...]
Late Pregnancy Symptoms Before Going Into Labor - 8 Signs To Watch For
Waiting during the last month of pregnancy for signs of your imminent labor can be torturous. Because there are late pregnancy symptoms before going into labor, you can gauge as to possibly how close you are to delivering your baby. Late … [Read more...]
Nitrous Oxide During Labor - Find Your Laughing Place
You know when you were at the dentist as a kid and they put that annoying rubber mask over your nose so you'd breathe in the "laughing gas?" That gas, nitrous oxide, is apparently used very effectively for other things than a toothache, such as … [Read more...]