Dealing With a Miscarriage, Naturally

When a woman is pregnant it’s customary to keep it a secret until you have past the first trimester. The reason for this is because many pregnancies don’t make it that far, and it’s difficult to tell someone that you are no longer pregnant.  Trust me on that one.
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I  have a problem keeping my mouth [...]

Jennifer Lopez a Mommy Today?

Rumor has it that Jennifer Lopez may be delivering her twins in Long Island, NY today. Considering how long it took her and husband Marc Anthony to announce their pregnancy, we may be in for a long wait as to confirmation for the validity of this rumor!
UPDATE!
Friday February 22 just after midnight Jennifer [...]

Rickie Lake On Larry King Live

Rickie Lake will be speaking about her new documentary, The Business of Being Born tonight on Larry King Live.  Tune into CNN to check it out.

Writing a Birth Plan

Just exactly is a birth plan?
A birth plan is a written plan that states your preferences for childbirth during labor and then following the delivery.

Do you wish to have a natural childbirth or use anesthesia and or pain medication?
How often would you like to monitored?
Who will cut the umbilical cord and when?
Do you wish [...]

The Business of Being Born

Did you ever stop to think about how cold and sterile childbirth is treated in this country? A baby starts out in the womb warm and protected. It’s quiet, dark, and peaceful.
Then, during labor the Mother is poked, prodded, and injected with drugs. She is ordered what to do and when to [...]