Childbirth

The dictionary tell us that childbirth is the culmination of a human pregnancy or gestation period with the birth of one or more newborn infants from a woman’s uterus but that’s bland not very medical. For many woman (and men to), childbirth is a start of a new life and a new adventure. It can be the satisfactory conclusion of a very long process or trying to get pregnant. It also can be scare for some people. Whatever your experience enjoy this experience, for most people it doesn’t happen often and it a special experience that you’ll ever forget.

Being pregnant and giving birth can be overwhelming if you don’t know what’s going on. Below and elsewhere on this site there are a number of articles and baby products to help get you up to speed to help get you easy for your new baby. Browse around and learn all you can. If you have any questions or you ever have a “something isn’t right” feeling, call your doctor immediately.

Childbirth Information

  • Breech Baby
  • Preterm Labor
  • Abnormal Labor or Dystocia
  • What is Premature Birth
  • Perineal Tears
  • APGAR Score
  • Midwife
  • Fetal Distress
  • Umbilical Cord
  • Umbilical Cord Compression
  • Umbilical Cord Prolapse
  • Childbirth Crowning
  • Home birth 101
  • Braxton Hicks Contractions
  • Three Stages of Labor
  • First Stage of Labor: Early Labor
  • First Stage of Labor: Active Labor
  • First Stage of Labor: Transition
  • Second Stage of Labor: Resting Phase
  • Second Stage of Labor: Descent Phase
  • Second Stage of Labor: Crowning
  • The Third Stage of Labor
  • Home Birth
  • Places to Deliver Your Baby
  • Stages Of Labor
  • Childbirth: starting labor
  • In 2009, there were more than 4.1 million births in the United States. Next time they count these stats you and your baby can be part of the total!