Olivia Prete

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, Johnny Ringo and Big Nose Kate. Walk along the city boardwalks or ride the stagecoach to…

Standing comfort positions in labor are essential for good movement, laboring, and positioning of the baby. Many women really love standing positions because it allows them to freely rock their hips and use gravity to their advantage.…

For some people, exploring caves, known as spelunking, is a casual hobby -- for others, it’s an obsession. Whatever your level of interest, California is a great place to head underground. Whether you want to explore caves on an easy…

Laboring moms love to stretch their backs. All of those back muscles get really sore from the added weight and the intensity of the contractions. Lots of women in labor find that getting on their hands and knees helps their back pain and…

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 during the baby delivery is time you will never forget and there is nothing greater than…

Sun-and-fun tourists flock to the Philippines for the country's hundreds of miles of picturesque beaches, crystal-clear seas and fruity tropical libations. Windsurfers, however, are more interested in the stiff breezes than the stiff…

Many couples aim for a natural childbirth, but feel their hospital-based childbirth classes don't prepare them well. However, a natural childbirth instructor, whose goal is to prepare couples committed to natural childbirth, is becoming a…

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 choice to have an amniotomy, and some doctors require the procedure. Read on to learn more…

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 relics of yesteryear and scenic vistas punctuated by towering saguaros and rugged pastel hills.…

Being a Lamaze coach requires much more than urging the mother-to-be to "Push," or telling her "You can do it," and feeding her ice chips. Developed by Dr. Fernand Lamaze in France in 1951, Lamaze incorporates techniques he observed in…