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We're down to the last stretch! Learn more about what you can do to hasten labor and ensure a safe and smooth delivery when giving birth. Your baby is on the way!
Cesarean section, also called C-section, is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. Like any other surgery, a C-section involves some risks and complications. It’s important to know what Cesarean section complications are so that together with your doctor, you can make an […]
Medically reviewed by • Mar 20, 2023
Given the era that we are in, is home birth safer during COVID-19? Due to the pandemic, many have shied away from hospitals given reports of admitted COVID-19 cases in their facilities. For pregnant women, some may even think twice of giving birth in a hospital due to fear of the disease. Home Birth During […]
Written by • Jun 28, 2020
Dilation and curettage procedure or raspa is a type of surgery wherein the cervix is opened (dilation) and an instrument, commonly a curette, is inserted into the uterus. Then, the curette is used to scrape or remove the tissues from the uterine lining (curettage). Here’s what you need to know about raspa. [embed-health-tool-ovulation] The Female Pelvic Organs To […]
Medically reviewed by • May 18, 2023
When birthing a child, doctors usually clamp and cut the umbilical cord attached to the baby a minute after they come out. However, a practice called lotus birth, or umbilical non-severance, changes the process. Here, the baby is delivered with the umbilical cord still attached to the placenta. Is this non-traditional birth method safe? What […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 05, 2021
Giving birth is a momentous occasion for both parents as they are about to meet their newborn. Still, mothers cannot deny that it brings a certain level of stress, especially with the labor pains. But moms can do a lot of things to relax and lessen the pain of labor. One of them is to […]
Medically reviewed by • Apr 28, 2021
Congratulations on your bundle of joy! Your journey to giving birth may not have been an easy one, but postpartum care might comes with its own set of challenges. But there is no need to worry, as there are helpful resources like this guide to help you through your C-section wound care. You may have heard […]
Medically reviewed by • Jan 14, 2022
Pregnancy is an overwhelming time and it's exceptionally exciting if it's your first. After nine months of your baby developing, the last hurdle is actually going through the stages of labor and delivery. In this article, we'll discuss what exactly happens during the stages of labor and delivery. The first stage spans the beginning of the […]
Medically reviewed by • Dec 15, 2021
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