Giving Birth
Cord Blood Banking
Your baby’s umbilical cord is made of tissue that protects and insulates the veins responsible for carrying blood to and from mom and baby during
Your baby’s umbilical cord is made of tissue that protects and insulates the veins responsible for carrying blood to and from mom and baby during
Prevent Tearing During Delivery with Perineal Massage When it comes to perineal massage, this old saying definitely applies: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
Umbilical cord milking has been gaining recognition in the medical community in recent years. It shows signs of being an answer to some of the
As you prepare to welcome your newborn into the world, it’s a good time to think about cord blood banking and saving the potentially life-saving
Labor and giving birth are some of the most physically demanding events a woman will experience. Many women try to prepare for the experience by working
The second stage of labor is when your baby moves through the birth canal. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely dilated
The third stage of labor is when your uterus continues to contract to push out the placenta (afterbirth) after your baby’s birth. The placenta usually
The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: Early Labor: The onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to 3-6
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