For soon-to-be dads, navigating the life-altering and memorable experiences of labor and delivery can feel almost as tough at times as giving birth to a baby themselves. (Just don't say that too loudly around your special lady!) From trying to figure out how to comfort a woman during this painful process to determining when the time is right to head to the hospital, there … [Read more...] about 5 tips for soon-to-be dads during delivery
Pregnancy
New mom dances to avoid a c-section (video)
Watch as this laboring mom-to-be dances to avoid a c-section. When labor stalled, she flipped on Watch Me (Whip/Nae-Nae) and unknowingly created an inspiring video demonstrating how music and movement can help ease labor pain. As reported by the New York Daily News, the East Point, Georgia woman was determined not to have a c-section. Her nurse advised squats, but happily … [Read more...] about New mom dances to avoid a c-section (video)
Woman gives birth at 30,000 feet with help of airline crew
A woman gave birth two months early while on an international flight from Indonesia to Los Angeles. The “very, very pregnant woman” went into labor about halfway through the flight, passenger Amira Rajput told INSIDE EDITION. “We didn’t really know that the woman was giving birth,” Rajput said. At 30,000 feet, the China Airlines pilot asked if there was a doctor on board, but … [Read more...] about Woman gives birth at 30,000 feet with help of airline crew
Postpartum Depression – How Dads Can Really Help
Postpartum depression is horrific. It takes what is supposed to be one of life’s greatest joys and smothers it in misery. Being partnered to someone going through PPD is its own nightmare. We can easily find ourselves resenting our partner, feeling angry and even regretting having a child. Unfortunately, our natural responses to such a painful situation often make it worse. … [Read more...] about Postpartum Depression – How Dads Can Really Help
3 perfect tips for beating pregnancy mood swings
There are plenty of reasons to be moody when you're about to become a first time mother. First, you're probably incredibly excited about getting to have a baby, but you're also likely concerned about a lot of things. Between finances, your changing body, and the impending day in the delivery room, it's normal to be stressed. But while some mood swings are inevitable and … [Read more...] about 3 perfect tips for beating pregnancy mood swings