Labor and Birth
Premature Birth Complications
Risks for Premature Newborns Babies born before the 37th week of gestation are considered premature. Premature newborns are sometimes referred to as “preemies”. Mothers who
Risks for Premature Newborns Babies born before the 37th week of gestation are considered premature. Premature newborns are sometimes referred to as “preemies”. Mothers who
A premature birth, like any birth, involves many emotions. Your emotions might fluctuate from shock to grief, sadness to hope, panic to guilt, and from
In the last weeks of pregnancy, a baby usually moves so his or her head is positioned to come out of the vagina first during
The “perfect” birth plan is: a happy, healthy mom and a happy healthy baby. But when thinking through how you want your child’s birth to
Hospitals and maternity wards have COVID-19 protocols in place to protect you and your newborn. It’s important that you make any and all healthcare decisions
Can We Prevent Issues?
Home Births: Benefits and Tips For centuries giving birth at home was the norm. By the 1900s increasing numbers of women started having their babies
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a very common member of the herpes family of viruses. By age 40, half of the adult population has been infected
