Many people create a birth plan to state their preferences for labor and delivery. A birth plan will: help you think through your preferences ahead of time, explore different options you might not ...

So, you're pregnant and wondering how the upcoming birth will unfold. Feeling anxious during pregnancy is common, and worries can certainly spike while navigating the available options regarding labor ...

There are lots of things we’re told about pregnancy, but when it actually happens to you, you realise there’s so much more to learn. In Unexpected, we’ll chart some of the less spoken about things ...

Intermountain hospitals offer a variety of options for pregnant patients for labor and delivery and postpartum care. Pregnant patients can opt to see an OB/Gyn or certified nurse midwife, and they may ...

I have three children; one was born in a birth center, one in a hospital and one at home in water. If I’ve learned anything from these profound, intense and life-altering experiences — birthing — I’ve ...

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 ...

If you cringe when you see a patient clutching a birth plan in her hands, you're not alone. In a recent online survey of approximately 600 obstetricians and midwives, just 26% had a favorable view of ...