Linda Fehrman

Damage to vaginal tissues during birth is a common concern. It usually takes longer to heal with a tear or a cut and can make your postpartum experience unpleasant. Following these simple steps can help reduce your chances of having a…

The call of seabirds and the music of water falling off your paddle are the only sounds as you glide over the surface of azure water just off the shore of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Standing up on a paddleboard reveals clear views…

Moms who choose an epidural in labor often get stuck in bed. If the epidural works properly, your bottom half (from your waist to your toes) is usually too numb to squat or stand. However, you can do a supported squat position on the bed…

Although the small Caribbean island of Montserrat only has about 15 dive sites off its coasts, there's plenty worth exploring. Scuba enthusiasts will encounter diverse marine life -- including creatures that glow in the dark -- an…

The Atlantic Ocean beaches might be the main draw for water lovers in Broward County, but a network of freshwater channels makes the cities in this South Florida county an exciting spot for kayakers. The paddling scenery ranges from…

Many women in labor handle every contraction they have with dignity. Sometimes it's hard to even tell when they are having contractions and when they aren't. However, some women experience contractions that put them over the top. They…

Around 30,000 people visit Antarctica each year, but most of these stay in cruise ships along the Antarctic coastline to spot whales, penguins and albatross. The real challenge lies almost a thousand miles inland, in one of the most remote…

The process of giving birth is called "labor" for a reason -- it's hard work. Although there's nothing relaxing about the physical process of giving birth, you can relax your mind. In fact, the more calming the environment, the less likely…

It's surprising that Malaysia doesn't belong to any international cave associations and has so few active spelunkers in its population. While that would imply that there's nothing going on under the surface of the jungly Southeast Asian…

Lying comfort positions in labor are generally a welcomed suggestion. Moms in labor get tired of standing, squatting, or kneeling during their contractions. Although lying down isn't usually the best position in labor, it is one of the more…