What Happens Right After Birth? The First Hour Explained
Youâve just given birthânow what? The first hour after birth, often called the “Golden Hour,” is a critical time for bonding, recovery, […]
How to Know When Itâs Time to Push: Signs, Strategies & What to Expect
One of the biggest questions in labor is: How do you know when itâs time to push? Hollywood makes it seem like […]
How to Cope with a Long Labor: Strategies to Stay Strong & Focused
While some people experience fast labors, others face the oppositeâa long, exhausting birth that lasts hours or even days. A long labor […]
How to Mentally Prepare for Labor & Birth
Labor isnât just a physical eventâitâs a mental and emotional experience too. Feeling calm, confident, and prepared can make a huge difference […]
Should You Wait or Induce Labor? Understanding Your Options
As you approach your due date (or go past it!), you might wonder whether to wait for spontaneous labor or consider an […]
What to Do If Your Water Breaks Before Labor Starts
In movies, labor dramatically starts with a giant gush of waterâbut in reality, only about 10-15% of people experience their water breaking […]
How to Handle a Fast Labor: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Most people expect labor to last several hours or even days, but sometimes, it progresses shockingly fast. While this might sound ideal, […]
Episiotomy vs. Natural Tearing: What You Need to Know
For decades, episiotomies (surgical cuts during birth) were routine. Today, we know they arenât always necessaryâand natural tearing is often easier to […]
Tearing During Birth: What to Expect & How to Heal Faster
One of the biggest fears many parents have about vaginal birth is tearing. While tearing is common, the body is designed to […]
C-Section Recovery: What to Expect & How to Heal Faster
Whether your C-section was planned or unexpected, recovery can be a challengeâphysically and emotionally. Many people feel unprepared for the healing process, […]
Delayed Cord Clamping: Why It Matters for Your Babyâs Health
For decades, hospitals immediately clamped and cut the umbilical cord within seconds of birth. But new research shows that waiting just a […]
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: Essentials for Birth & Postpartum
Packing your hospital bag ahead of time can help you feel more prepared and reduce last-minute stress. But with so many lists […]