What to Expect mom Amber E. is in her second trimester and starting to think about her plan for labor and delivery. "As a first-time mom, I don't know what I like or want,” she writes to the WTE First ...

Nov. 17 -- (HealthDay News) -- There are many things to do to prepare for your baby's birth. That's why establishing a birth plan -- a list of preferences for labor and delivery -- may be in order.

In between deciding on nursery colors, which brand of stroller to buy and whether you want to breastfeed, it can be helpful to give some thought to your labor and delivery experience. Sharing a birth ...

I wrote an elaborate birth plan when I was pregnant with my son 17 years ago. Almost two decades later, pregnant people are still doing this. I believe the issue is a lack of communication between ...

Experts advise making a plan for labor and delivery, despite Mother Nature making the final call. KAMPUS - stock.adobe.com While Mother Nature is most definitely in charge when it comes to how your ...

With my first pregnancy, I went into preterm labor while I was eating a taco, and my coworkers had to drive me to the hospital. It was definitely an eventful day at work. Four days later, we welcomed ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and... Beyond delivery: How a birth plan can prepare you ...

A sister-in-law decided to help her brother-in-law and sister-in-law by acting as the surrogate for their baby... the problem is that they now want her to adhere to their birth plan of choice. In a ...