Whether they dream of a low-intervention, unmedicated birth, or want all of the technological advantages available, women today can make a number of important decisions regarding their baby’s delivery. Although your insurance coverage and...
Acute care hospitals offer a large variety of services. These services can range from psychiatric care to surgical services. They are usually equipped with all of the necessary support services such as laboratories and diagnostic services. These...
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. It may resolve within a few months of contracting it, or it may become chronic, possibly leading to liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer or death. Hepatitis B is...
Preparation before labor and delivery aids in the smooth transition of bringing your newborn home. You can take steps to prepare for your baby's arrival by examining your health, living arrangements, current knowledge of childcare and plans for...
Although many countries offer free or low-cost health coverage to all pregnant women, in the United States, expectant mothers are frequently uninsured or underinsured. As of 2010, private health plans paid for only half of U.S. births because of...
When you plan a birth at home or in a non-hospital birthing center, you're typically choosing a birth with less medical intervention. When your baby is born in a hospital, the paperwork to apply for a birth certificate is available for you, and...
It's easy to forget necessary items when you're packing a bag in preparation for delivering your baby. However, you want to avoid items you'll never use because you may not have much space in your hospital room. Learning what to pack long before...
A labor and delivery doctor is a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, a field commonly referred to as OB/GYN. These doctors have graduated from medical school and have completed an additional four years of training in...
Water birth, giving birth to a baby in a pool or tub of water instead of on a bed or table in a hospital delivery room, is a growing trend among pregnant women all over the world. According to Waterbirth International, over 90 countries have...
Water birth is when a woman in labor delivers her child while in water. This technique was often used only in private birth centers but is now gaining momentum in hospitals around the world. This birthing option is available to a mother that...
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that, once it infects a person, it remains in the body for life. CMV belongs in the herpes virus group with herpes simplex viruses, varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox) and Epstein-Barr Virus (infectious...
Few events in a person's life can equal the emotion and drama of giving birth. Modern medicine has given pregnant women many options while having a baby; however, as a process that has been around since the beginning of time, the basics haven't...
Folic acid is a B vitamin that aids your body in producing new cells. You can find this vitamin is foods such as dried beans, peas, nuts, leafy green vegetables and fruits. Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products are also fortified with...
A fetal heart rate monitor is exactly what it sounds like: a device that tracks your baby's heart rate during labor and birth. Changes in your baby's heart rate can indicate fetal distress, which can turn a basic labor and birth into a risky...
A doctor who delivers babies is usually licensed as an obstetrician/gynecologist, or Ob/Gyn, a specialty that involves training in pregnancy, birth and the reproductive systems of women. Different obstetricians have different philosophies, with...
A baby delivered at less than 37 weeks gestation is considered a premature birth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls babies born at less than 28 weeks "very preterm." The characteristics of preemie babies differ from full-term...
Midwives have cared for women during childbirth for thousands of years. The meaning of the word midwife is "with woman," and the midwife's role is to offer supportive care to the expectant mother. In general, midwives use fewer interventions than...
Baby yoga practice involves either mom and baby performing yoga together or mom guiding baby through simple, modified poses. Each can help to relax the mind and strengthen the body. Certifications and training courses to teach these yoga types can...
Frankincense is the gummy, highly fragrant resin of tree species from the genus Boswellia that live in dry regions of India, Arabia and northeast Africa. Since ancient times, humans have used frankincense for medicinal purposes, in perfume...
A holistic approach to health care involves treating the entire person. Holistic practices involve a team of professionals, each specializing in a different facet of health care and wellness. Increasingly, parents with a holistic mindset seek a...
In the flurry of excitement after having a baby, sitting down to tackle the paperwork that follows may seem anticlimactic. But your child's birth certificate information will allow him to get a Social Security number and eventually allow him to...
Contraceptive options exist for people wanting a form of birth control. All of the contraceptive options work to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. Some work to block sperm from entering a woman’s body, and others prohibit an egg from...
Delivering a baby is an intense time. Being well-prepared is a key to making the experience smooth and comfortable. Pregnancy Today recommends packing two hospital bags before the big day. One bag is filled with items you will need for labor and...
Newborn babies are routinely given eyedrops shortly after birth to prevent eye damage from possible infection. The drops usually contain an antibiotic, and they are meant to protect the baby from bacteria or viruses in the mother's birth canal....
There is no way to predict in advance whether your labor will last several hours or several days. Packing a bag with essentials can help you prepare for virtually any scenario you might encounter while at the hospital or birth center. To avoid...
Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, provide effective long-term protection against pregnancy. The IUD comes in two varieties, copper and progestin, which are both effective in preventing pregnancy for up to five years. Progestin IUDs, such as the...
You may obtain a copy of your son's birth certificate through your state's Office of Vital Statistics, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Birth certificates are closed records so you must have authorization to obtain it. You must...
There is no right way to pack for the day you go into labor and head to the hospital. Many women take a spartan assortment of clothes and personal items. Others seem to pack everything that they own. When your water breaks, there simply will not...
Babies born at a healthy weight have a lower risk for health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, low birthweight babies are at a greater risk for developing problems such as neurodevelopmental handicaps or...
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