Lamaze breathing is a conscious breathing technique that focuses on slow, deep breaths. It is also known as the psychoprophylactic method. Conscious breathing can help a person feel relaxed and in ...

There's a wealth of information to help you maintain a healthy pregnancy, but the act of childbirth itself can seem a bit mysterious to many first-time moms-to-be — even if you've read up on all the ...

Some medical professionals took an interesting class called "Spinning Babies." It's exactly what it sounds like. The workshop, held at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, is to teach birth ...

Up to 60% of women experience some fear about giving birth, especially for the first time, but a new study shows why some women are more likely to stay calm and confident in the lead-up to childbirth.

So much of childbirth depends on the woman and the baby. The following is an excerpt from Bailey Gaddis' Book, "Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask ...

Susan McClutchey was thrilled when she and her husband found out they were pregnant with their first child. She also was terrified, especially about what would come nine months later - the experience ...