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Can My Labor be Photographed or Filmed?

Filming or photographing the birth of your child is an extremely personal choice, but not all hospitals, birthing centers or obstetricians allow YOU to make that choice.read more

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How Many People are Allowed in the Delivery Room?

The number of people allowed in the delivery room will vary by hospital. Some hospitals have strict rules allowing only two or three people in the room at one time. Typically, that means the partner or...

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Can I Eat Solid Food During Labor?

Solid food is that source of energy you could really use about five hours into labor, but the one thing you will be denied if you think of solid food as a full meal.read more

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What Classes Can Prepare Me for Labor?

Labor classes like Lamaze are available for women who want to ease labor pain and learn techniques for self control and self awareness during the birthing process. Other birthing classes include the...

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Changing the Birth Plan After Labor Starts

A birth plan can help guide the birthing process with basic instructions, wishes and expectations outlined for labor coaches, nurses and doctors. However, writing a birth plan does not mean labor will...

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Can I Use My Own Linens on the Bed?

There are few hospitals that refuse women the right to change the bed linens to a personal set during labor. However, the bed linens should fit the hospital bed snugly for safety reasons.read more

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Can I Shower During Labor?

Most women don't have to report to the hospital immediately at the start of labor. If there are no complications and the pregnancy has been normal and uneventful, mom can stay at home and take a shower...

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Can Children Spend the Night in the Hospital?

The definition of the term children is important when answering this question. If your children are older and can take care of themselves (teens and older) the hospital may allow children to stay...

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Premature Labor Symptoms and Signs - When To Call The Doctor

Premature labor and delivery is the #1 reason for newborn death. You should call the doctor or go to the hospital if you have any of these symptoms or signs.read more

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Labor and Delivery

Information about labor and delivery, anesthesia, and delivery options.read more

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Is waterbirth a good idea?

According to Wikipedia, a water birth refers to childbirth, usually human, that occurs in water.read more

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Study: Epidurals Slow Second Stage of Labor, Delay Delivery

The findings of a recent study on the use of epidurals during labor suggest the need to review current guidelines defining normal progression and potentially dangerous prolonged (abnormal) labor. read...

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