For the past 5 years, she has been sharing her thoughts and experiences through her blog, covering topics ranging from personal development to pop culture. Olivia's writing is honest, relatable, and always thought-provoking.
At the end of your pregnancy, it may seem like a lifetime until you finally go into labor and welcome your new bundle of joy. If you're full term and...
San Francisco is famous for its terrific "and often expensive" food and wine, but you can still eat well in the Bay Area without spending a lot of...
The stars at night may shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but venture below the prairie dust and you'll find yourself in an ethereal...
Movement in labor is a good tool to use to help the baby descend more quickly into the pelvis and also to descend in the proper position. Walking,...
Paddling around Carter Lake can be an exhilarating way to experience the natural surroundings of Larimer County, Colorado. The 1,100-acre lake...
Home births in the U.S. increased by 29 percent between 2004 and 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you decide to...
Tombstone, known as the "town too tough to die," claims a legendary cast of historic characters that includes the likes of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday,...
Standing comfort positions in labor are essential for good movement, laboring, and positioning of the baby. Many women really love standing positions...
For some people, exploring caves, known as spelunking, is a casual hobby -- for others, it’s an obsession. Whatever your level of interest,...
Laboring moms love to stretch their backs. All of those back muscles get really sore from the added weight and the intensity of the...
Every mother knows how big the excitement is in waiting for her baby delivery. It's the happiest day ever when your baby is in your arms. The time...
Sun-and-fun tourists flock to the Philippines for the country's hundreds of miles of picturesque beaches, crystal-clear seas and fruity tropical...
Many couples aim for a natural childbirth, but feel their hospital-based childbirth classes don't prepare them well. However, a natural childbirth...
An amniotomy, or artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), is when a doctor or midwife breaks a pregnant woman's bag of waters. Many women have the...
Arizona is famous for its Old West history, warm deserts and high-country trout fishing. Jump in a jeep and head out into the backcountry to see...