labor

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…

There's no turning back now. Early labor is the first phase of labor, and you'll probably find it's the easiest phase. Though early labor shouldn't be too painful, it's normal to want to race to the hospital at the first sign of labor, but…

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 go the home route, this doesn't mean you should have your baby without any medical…

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…

Herb baths have been used for centuries to treat many illnesses. They have also been used to promote healing. A postpartum herb bath is a combination of many gentle herbs used to promote healing for bruised and torn perineum tissues…

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…

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.…

Sitting in labor is generally uncomfortable for moms in labor. However, sitting on a birth ball is usually more comfortable because it contours to her body. Sitting on the birth ball also allows her to take the pressure off of her legs and…

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…