As baby makes her grand entrance, her head puts tremendous pressure on the tissues and muscles between your vagina and anus, or what’s known as the perineum. Tears…
Could where you plan to birth put you and baby at risk for delivering early, even risking prematurity for baby? It could, if you’re planning to birth in…
Years ago, whenever a laboring woman’s cervix became completely dilated—the whole healthcare team would get excited—“she’s 10!,” “she’s complete!” and “it’s time to push!” The woman would then…
Are you beginning to dread delivery day, or are you dreaming of that golden event when your baby greets you surrounded by those soft touches you bring from…