Five things that every mother should know before having a baby. These are the things they never tell you ahead of time ...

Dec 11, 2010 - C.L. Dror

Before entering the labor and delivery room, create a birth plan. There is more to planning than one might expect. Explore options, be honest, and expect the unexpected.

Sep 7, 2009 - Kimi Bynum

Especially if it is your first time, you will most likely be clueless about what to expect during the nine months of pregnancy. Here are some ideas.

Feb 18, 2011 - Aileen Enerlan

Want to know what to do before a baby is born? Learn important infant checklist items to handle before a newborn arrives. Read about essential tasks & baby necessities.

Jul 17, 2009 - Lena Gott

Creating a birth plan is important to a lot of expectant mothers. Most women feel comfort in knowing that their doctor or midwife knows what they want.

Jun 9, 2010 - Jayde M. Nichols

Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities.

May 4, 2009 - Lynn Moore

A camping date sure sounds romantic, but things can go awry quickly. Make sure to discuss these points before heading out.

Apr 15, 2010 - Julia Gerke

There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.

Sep 10, 2008 - Elizabeth Richards

Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.

Sep 10, 2008 - Elizabeth Richards

The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?

Sep 22, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Pregnancy generally takes 280 days, or 10 lunar months. What happens when it doesn't?

Mar 9, 2011 - Jennifer Wilding

A birth plan can be an integral part of the pregnancy process, where the expectant parents decide upon childbirth pain relief and the possibility of a home birth.

Feb 2, 2010 - Ben Wakeling

Here is a helpful interview from a homebirthing mother with information about pain relief, midwifery care and payment for homebirths.

Jan 18, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Everyone knows down deep about the certainty of death. Yet a significant number of seniors become quite ill with no official record of their wishes.

Jun 30, 2011 - Hildra Tague

Many women hope for a natural labor and delivery . here is birth information that can help them experience a natural child birth and enjoy the miracle along the way.

Apr 29, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Mothers are the big players when it comes to parenthood but Dads are ready to turn pro.

Jul 28, 2010 - Megan Otto

Preparing for a new baby can be all-consuming, and so finding time for a vacation or "babymoon" provides an important time-out. Discover how, when and where to babymoon.

May 5, 2008 - Victoria Atkinson

A look at the benefits of using birthing centers. Birth centers offer comfort and intimate care for new mums and their babies.

Nov 28, 2010 - Emily Sutherlin

So many problems can arise with having a micro preemie baby. The most dreaded is the rare NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Disease and brain bleeding.

Feb 17, 2011 - Phyllis Elswick

Expectant mothers need to think through all aspects of their birth plan, including how and when they want to first feed their newborn. Plan to nurse right after birth.

Dec 4, 2007 - Glenni Lorick