Hard work has a way of shaping a person that no shortcut or modern convenience can replicate. In an era when many of life’s daily tasks have been automated, it’s easy to forget the lessons hidden in a ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

If your contractions come regularly every 5 to 10 minutes, it's time to call your doctor. Watch for signs like your water breaking or bloody vaginal discharge, which indicate labor might be starting.

You may have a lot of preconceived notions about hypnosis, but don’t worry, hypnosis during pregnancy won’t make you lose control or think you’re someone else. Hypnosis is really about harnessing the ...

I just celebrated my 50th birthday. Even 50 years later, my mom still loves to tell the story of the day I was born. It had been a scorching August to that point. My mother went into labor on a ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers explore the utility of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention in managing labor pain and anxiety. Study: ‘Giving ...