by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 8, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
Sometimes it’s not possible for a woman to give birth naturally via the vagina so a C-section has to be done. This procedure involves delivering the baby via surgical incisions made in the lower abdomen and the uterus. Even with the right mental preparation, it’s...
by Amanda Maxwell | Jan 19, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
As your due date begins to draw close, you start to get anxious and you may end up in a pool of questions. Being a first-time mom, I ended up with a lot of “what ifs” because of the labor stories I had come across. According to experts, many new moms, as well as those...
by Amanda Maxwell | Dec 4, 2018 | Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
Debunking The Terrors Of A C-Section Let’s Talk About Delivery and C-Sections: A Little History In the good old days, there was a lack of proper care during pregnancy which resulted in the death of many both mothers and the newborns. As untrained midwives were...
by Amanda Maxwell | Nov 27, 2018 | Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
Is it time? How to tell if you’re going into labor Whether it’s your first pregnancy or not, labor can be a very challenging experience. Knowing what to expect can help to alleviate some of the anxiety that’s normally associated with the third...
by Amanda Maxwell | Nov 15, 2018 | Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
6 Things to Expect in a Delivery Room You have been carrying that bundle for nine months now and can’t wait for when you will be able to hold it in your arms. As an expectant dad, you are eager to see the adorable face of your son or daughter. Especially for first...
by Amanda Maxwell | Nov 8, 2016 | Childbirth
Major pregnancy complications encountered by expectant mothers As a mother and in particular expectant mothers, have you ever thought of the healthy problems that you can experience during pregnancy generally referred to as pregnancy complications? These complications...