Childbirth

Giving birth is not a walk through the park and there are always concerns from the mother-to-be. Doctors speak about the procedure in applying an epidural talk about different kinds of pain medications available. As much as the mom is concerned, they touch base on what the fat ...more

Watch this video to learn how to do kegel exercises for to prepare pregnant women for childbirth.

The mother's body can be the source of delivery complications like placenta previa or uterine rupture. If delivery problems do occur, your doctor can usually help you manage these childbirth complications with medication or an emergency cesarean section. Health Guru is a site ...more

Hypnosis can be used to manage pain, relieve anxiety, conquer phobias, prepare for childbirth, and cure insomnia, among other things. With a little practice and some simple techniques, you can amuse your friends or help them break a habit through hypnosis. Learn how to hypnoti ...more

Contractions, water breaking, and the hormonal loop are all signs of a woman going into labor. Learn how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth. Part 1 of 15 - How to Know you're in labor. Know you're in labor - Part 2 of 15. Click th ...more

Unfortunately, thunder thighs won't just get rid of themselves. And women tend to accumulate fat in the lower body regions, including the belly, hips, and thighs (mostly for childbirth reasons), which makes losing flab in the thigh region even more challenging. Enter vinyasa ...more

Since you'll be recovering form childbirth yourself, you probably won't see these tests and procedures being performed on your own baby. Now's your chance to find out what the doctors will do so you can ask questions before the big day. Know what happens moments after the deli ...more

70% of pregnant women have a vaginal delivery, where the baby is delivered through the mother's vagina. This method of childbirth is as time-tested as pregnancy itself. Learn more about the stages of labor and how vaginal delivery works, in this video! Health Guru is a site t ...more

While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, labor difficulty, or exhaustion during childbirth. Learn more about how a c-section works, in this video! Health Guru is a site that prod ...more

Labor is probably the most feared of pregnancy’s "unknowns." Here's how to manage it. You Will Need * A subscription a parenting magazine * Internet access * A local newspaper * Childbirth classes * A doctor or midwife Step 1: Gather the facts Read about being pregnant and gi ...more

Cindy Mastry explains how yoga exercises can help with the union between mother and child for a woman who is pregnant. The word yoga translates to "union." The first exercise demonstrated is the Hindi Squat. While working strength and balance, the woman holds herself in the pe ...more

It's not unusual to feel a little down after giving birth. You've been through a major life event, and your mind and body are recovering. Postpartum depression is more serious than the typical “baby blues” that can occur after childbirth. Learn how to identify this condition s ...more