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Do You Need a Doula?
... says. So on the recommendation of several friends, Hart hired Brenda Csonka to be her doula. Csonka... of very little pain medication. "I couldn't have done it without Brenda," she says.
A doula -- Greek... to several patients). A doula's job isn't to deliver your baby but to give you her continuous attention...
A Doula Delivery
...Doula. It's a weird word, one that you may not have heard -- yet. These birthing assistants... are used in only a small percentage of deliveries, but the trend of hiring a doula (the Greek term... doula can shorten labor time, significantly reduce the use of pain medication, and cut the need...
Your Preparing for Baby Checklist
Few women who've done it would say that giving birth is easy. But preparing the way helps. Here are some last-minute tips to get ready for your big day.
Should You Consider Using a Doula?
... this support. Today, labor support professionals called doulas (pronounced DOO-lahs; Greek for "woman who... are mothering the soon-to-be mothers. The services that a doula provides can include: Explanations of medical... with the obstetrician to avoid unnecessary interventions Help with breastfeeding A written record of the birth A doula...
Birth Plan Strategies
Writing a birth plan doesn't mean your delivery will be free of surprises -- but at least you'll be ready for them.
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
Baby Products We Can't Live Without
You asked, we answered. We had real moms tell us which baby gear really got them through those first few roller-coaster months -- behold the 13 lifesavers you need to register for.
How to Write a Short, Simple Birth Plan
Outlines available in books and on the Internet can help you compose a birth plan, but don't feel compelled to cover everything. Your caregivers will have time to read only a short list. Here, the main considerations:
Checklist: How to Write a Birth Plan
No need to write a novel, since so much of your D-day is subject to last-minute change. But here are the top questions modern mamas should ask themselves and discuss with their docs and partners.
Is A VBAC Right for You?
Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.
Epidural or Drug-Free Birth?
Should you get an epidural or go drug free? To help you decide, read the story of two very different deliveries.
