A cesarean section, also known as C-section in short, is a type of surgery for delivering a baby from the mother's uterus via her abdomen. Cesarean sections may be planned or made as an emergency decision.  It may be recommended to address situations wherein there is A serious threat to the health of the child and/or […]

Mommies often associate natural childbirth with feelings of excitement and fulfillment; however, they also know that it comes with anxiety and physical pain. Interestingly, some people say that painless, and sometimes orgasmic childbirths, is possible with hypnobirthing. But, is this method right for you? Find out here. What is Hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is a childbirth method that uses […]

Pain during labor can be quite overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time being pregnant. This is also true with giving birth. Studies show that most pregnant mothers opt for a C-section delivery because of the fear of the pain that they will experience through natural delivery. However, there is also another way where you […]

Birth delivery can be quite scary, especially if it is your first pregnancy ever. Fortunately, there various birthing methods that you can choose from. Learn the different types of birth delivery, their pros cons, and what can you expect during birth delivery. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/giving-birth/preparing/birth-plan-template/ Types of Birth Delivery There are many choices when it comes to how you give […]

Natural birth is one of the hardest things any mother could experience, especially because it is accompanied by various birth pains. Statistics show that a lot of women prefer a C-section delivery of their babies to a normal one, primarily because of fear from the different types of pain that they might experience. Being prepared for […]

Knowing the normal birth weight of babies is necessary for every parent who is expecting a child. It’s always good news for every parent to have happy, healthy babies. But that is not always the case and there are some things that they should monitor, such as their baby's weight. An underweight or overweight baby […]

Expect the unexpected en route to the delivery room, or towards the end of your pregnancy.  Your amniotic sac may break, but there are no signs of labor pain. You could be overdue, but the contractions have yet to begin.  All you know is that you need to get into labor soonest.  These are some […]

In the last few weeks of pregnancy, you have most probably started preparing for labor and the arrival of your newborn.  The contractions will come, if they have not started yet. How can you tell if you are undergoing true or false labor? Fortunately, you can spot the telltale signs.  True Labor Versus False Labor   A true labor […]

A gentle or natural cesarean, or gentle c-section is an emerging trend in childbirth because of its benefits for both mother and baby. The procedure, also known as natural cesarean, is less like an abdominal surgery, and more like a natural way of giving birth. Delivery is still by cesarean method, and surgery is still required. But […]

For nine months, the baby floats and swims in the warm amniotic fluid inside the womb. And so it would come naturally to welcome the baby into this world with surrounding water as well. Water birth has been increasing in popularity in Asia. In the Philippines, there are only a handful of institutions offering water […]