childbirth

  • You Have A Birth Plan, But Do You Have A Postpartum Plan?

    You Have A Birth Plan, But Do You Have A Postpartum Plan?

    Leigh Anderson

    It’s understandable that pregnant women focus their planning on the impending delivery: Whether it’s going to be a C-section or vaginal birth, at home or in a hospital, smooth jazz or screaming. You might even have made up a detailed “birth plan”, complete with instructions for pain meds; lighting preferences; and a plan for video,…

  • The Surprising Things No One Tells You About Childbirth

    The Surprising Things No One Tells You About Childbirth

    Melanie Pinola

    As much as you might prepare for the birth of your child, chances are something unexpected will happen. Some mums have had glorious orgasms giving birth, while others’ experiences were more torturous. From uncontrollable poops to the need for new shoes, here are the gritty “secrets” about childbirth you might not have heard before.

  • Expecting Parent Alert: Ultrasounds Linked To Infection Risk

    chrisjager

    Intra-cavity ultrasound probes still pose a risk of cross-infecting patients even after undergoing a standard manual disinfection procedure, a new Australian study has found. The process of soaking the probes in a liquid disinfectant usually leaves large quantities of bacteria on the handles.