by Kathryn Rally | Mar 23, 2014 | Preparing for Childbirth
Here’s a general rule about babies: they will nap anywhere. When your little one begins to nod off after a feeding or you recognize the sleepy cue, then it’s time to put him or her down for a nap. And though it’s tempting to watch him or her sleep in your...
by Kathryn Rally | Mar 23, 2014 | Labor and Delivery, Preparing for Childbirth
Well, first, let’s hope you make it to the hospital rather than onto the 6 o’clock news as a new mama who delivered her baby with the heroic help of her birth partner in the back of the car! While some labors are extremely quick when pregnant, pregnancy delivery...
by Kathryn Rally | Mar 5, 2014 | Preparing for Childbirth
Parents have several options when it comes to the best cord blood bank to donate their baby’s cord blood. Where some parents choose to donate their baby’s cord blood to national bank to help others fighting diseases such as lymphoma, other may choose to bank...
by Kathryn Rally | Feb 14, 2014 | Delivery Options, Labor and Delivery, Preparing for Childbirth
What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a document expectant mothers create with their birth partner to clarify their wishes regarding their labor and delivery. Why create a document? Because giving birth is a pretty intensive process! Just imagine trying to...