The Stages of Labor and Ways to Cope
Every woman’s labor experience is unique, and it can vary widely even from one pregnancy to the next. Sometimes a woman will only labor for a few hours. At other times, labor may put a
Preparing for Pregnancy: The Importance of Prenatal Counseling
The transition to parenthood can bring with it a mixed bag of emotions. Everything from joy to anxiety can crop up in preparation for and with a growing baby bump. Prenatal counseling provides a safe space
Words of Wisdom from Dads to New Dads
When it comes to being a first-time parent, you don’t know what you don’t know. But discovery is half the fun, right? Plus, it’s something every new dad has in common. Just remember, everyone is
166 Days of Hugs and Care
Labor and Delivery nurse April Mayhan has been around more than just a few pregnant moms during her years in health care. She has a pretty good idea of what the journey to parenthood entails.
Miracle Mabel Creates Lasting Bond for Family and Hospital
Makenzie Beaver and her husband Shawn have a loving home filled with children — five boys and one girl, to be exact. They had twins through the miracle of fertility treatments (one they would unfortunately
Getting Empowered to Be a Parent
In the pre-dawn hours of November 7, 2016, Amanda Griffith was at home second guessing whether her water had broken. As a first time mom-to-be, Amanda was feeling anxious about what was (or wasn’t) happening
Quite Simply, Mom Feels ‘Loved’ at Texas Health Dallas
After surgery to relieve her endometriosis and years of undergoing fertility treatments without success in getting pregnant, Jennifer Field had accepted that she would probably never give birth. She stopped trying to conceive. Fast forward
Mom-to-Be Finds Her ‘Zen’ during Prenatal Classes
Danita Knight will admit that being in a relaxed state isn’t typically in her nature. So as the mom-to-be made plans for the arrival of her first child this summer, she honed in on some
Birth Plans? Choosing a Midwife for the Journey
Choosing who will attend to your delivery is a highly personal decision. While obstetricians have traditionally been the go-to professionals for delivering babies in the United States, midwives are growing in popularity. What is a
Mom Experiences Labor of Love
It was smooth sailing for Joanna Thompson with her first pregnancy. The 30-year-old expectant mother didn’t even experience morning sickness. And despite having two early miscarriages after the birth of her first daughter, Joanna’s second