Reassuring Words About Giving Birth in a Crisis.
I asked readers who had given birth in a less than ideal situation if they had any advice for someone facing the same challenge….
Fears
Best Pregnancy Books for 2020 (That are Actually Worth Reading)
I often get asked for book recommendations from newly pregnant women – I can only assume it’s because they’ve already read every nook and…
How Painful is Childbirth? Women share the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious
Wondering how painful childbirth will be is totally normal. Answering the question of just how painful though is a little less straightforward. Recently, we posed this…
The End of Us and Other New Mom Fears
I remember the first time I worried about you – like, really worried. It was 3 or 4 in the morning and even though…
Pain Relief in Labor and Delivery: The Epidural
If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably already been asked if you’re going to get an epidural. Epidurals, like cilantro and selfie sticks, are one of…
The 5 Irrational Fears One has While Pregnant with Your Second
As soon as I spotted that second pink line on my pregnancy test, I was giddy. We had actually been trying for this one,…
As a New Mom, Whose Judgement Do I Fear the Most?
It’s been a long week. Work has been hectic and last night I was on call overnight in the OR and ended up not…
Top Birth Fears
I’m all about giving you guys plenty of information in an effort to keep your pregnancy sunny side up. But I know many of…
Does Everybody Poop During Delivery?
Q: “Will I poop during delivery? I will be mortified. How can I stop it?” – Ashley (asking for a friend, of course) A:…
