I once did an interview with a mother of twins, who baffled me. She had given birth to twins naturally, without pain relief, and was hesitant about using the term “painful” when talking about the process. She was in labor for less than three hours, and she walked out of the delivery room with her babies.
Tag: Pregnancy
9 Long-Term Effects that Pregnancy Has on Your Body
Your body changes in so many ways during and after your pregnancy. It may be difficult to identify all of these changes and relate them to your pregnancy, so check out this list to see all of the possibilities you may experience.
These Are Foods You Should Avoid during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting times of life. If you’re pregnant, you’re probably busy furnishing a nursery, creating a birth plan, choosing a name, and picking out baby clothing. However, pregnancy is also a very sensitive time for your health. After all, your health now affects your child’s health! So […]
This Is How to Relieve Foot Pain during Pregnancy
Pain and/or swelling in the feet and legs during pregnancy is a common complaint for many expecting moms. Here are some great tips to help ease this discomfort and to ensure that you are living healthily to naturally ease the pain.
NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Hospital for Women and Newborns
NewYork-Presbyterian celebrated the opening of the NewYork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns today, which officially opened on Aug. 2. The facility is dedicated to providing exceptional, individualized care to pregnant women and their newborns before, during, and after childbirth. This includes advanced care for high-risk pregnancies and newborns who need extra support.
5 Differences between Twin Pregnancy and Singleton Pregnancy
When you find out that you’re pregnant with twins, you may start thinking and worrying about how your pregnancy will progress and how your twins are developing. Many women pregnant with twins have straightforward and uncomplicated pregnancies. Nevertheless, there are a few areas where your twin pregnancy may be different from a singleton pregnancy.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms No One Tells You About
Everyone’s heard of the classic first signs of pregnancy: you miss a period, your breasts feel tender, you’re tired and fatigued all of the time, and you feel nauseous. While those tell-tale signs can help determine whether you’re pregnant, there are some symptoms that you don’t often hear about.
3 Things You Should Know about Coronavirus and Pregnancy
Being pregnant during this uncertain time can be scary and can cause you more stress. Here are some helpful things to know about COVID-19 and pregnancy.