Baby delivery

Cervix dilation is the opening of the cervix, the neck of the uterus, during childbirth. Body changes during the labor process to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. Although it is exciting to hold the baby, many women may be nervous and worry about the labor pain and delivery near the due date. Knowing these changes may help them to stay calm.

Birth photography birth labor delivery labor and delivery hospital baby newborn parenting parents love

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

I'm a Mechanicsburg native, wife, and mom of two. My passion for birth came during my preparation for my natural hospital birth of my second baby. I fell I love

The days and weeks following delivery of your baby can be stressful. Follow these tips of what not to do after childbirth and ease the transition home.

These are breathtaking!

You're in the home stretch of your pregnancy and you finally feel ready. It feels good but a little scary, right? Are you wondering if you've actually checked everything off of your to-do lists? Are you really ready? Work through these tips from a labor and delivery nurse. They will remind you of some important

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

Are you having a baby soon? Check out Scarlett’s birth story. I am sharing all of the details of the best day of my life.