Tag: "labor and delivery"
Moms, dads and doulas
Today's mom has all sorts of options for labor and delivery, but one thing that never changes is the need for strong support.
To eat or not to eat?
It's a great question for labor—and the answer is constantly undergoing change.
‘It’s God’s gift’
Mary Lou, Sue and Christina celebrate three generations of caring for mothers and babies.
Happy New Year, babies!
Families open their arms to welcome the first newborns of 2017.
Lincoln leaps into top 10 of baby names
Seven newcomers appear on the boys' list and two on the girls'.
The richest moment
That magical hour after a baby is born is called the golden hour—and for good reasons.
Identical triplets: A rare and ‘indescribable’ joy
The baby boys' parents celebrate the moment they become a family of five.
‘A blessing I didn’t expect’
Just moments after a C-section, Evelise was able to hold her newborn daughter, thanks to a new drape with a baby-sized doorway.
Practicing for labor … is that what this is?
Also known as Braxton Hicks, these contractions are sometimes hard to distinguish from the real thing.
A heart for moms and babies
Small town nurses have big hearts for newborns and their families.
‘Breast is best’: Helping new moms and babies
'What came to my mind was that God had created this,' says a mother who welcomed guidance in learning to nurse her baby.
Seeding my baby? What’s that about?
Microbiomes passed along to your baby at birth are critical in strengthening long-term health and immunity.