As part of their annual top list series, Babble has rounded up this year’s Top 25 Pregnancy Blogs — and Giving Birth with Confidence is one of them! Thanks to YOU, our readers, for helping take us to where we are […]

Every dad and birth partner has an important role to play in supporting the safest, healthiest birth possible. Get off to a great start in your role by learning all that you can, beginning with Lamaze’s free […]

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway for the Mommy/Delivery BFFLBag giveaway — you all shared some helpful (and humorous) tips on what to pack in your hospital bag. For those of you who pick up […]

This is a question many first time parents ask. There are different options depending on where you are giving birth — virtual, group or private tour. The hospital tour is an optimal time to find out how your […]

Finally, a clear look! This is, indeed, a girl! With this confirmation, we can begin my favorite worldly part of any great endeavor: shopping! However, it’s becoming more than I bargained for. Mom and I stopped at […]

Next month, Giving Birth with Confidence will begin a new series entitled “Real Complications, Real Voices,” in which we will share the basic facts and real stories of pregnancy and birth complications. While […]

Earlier this month, I was contacted by the makers of BFFL – Best Friends for Life, a company that designs and sells bags filled with necessities and treats for a person’s hospital stay. Their line of bags are for […]

May is Mental Health Month. As childbirth education advocates, Lamaze believes that mental health during and after pregnancy is critical to the health and safety of moms and their babies. If you are experiencing […]

Congratulations to Rachel R. who won The First Years stroller and car seat combo set! Her answer to the question about attending childbirth classes was:

I am pregnant with my first, and do plan to attend a […]

Listening to Mothers III Report Debuts with Feedback on Birth and Maternity Care from 2,500 Women Around the U.S.
 

Last week, Childbirth Connection released the third in a series of reports (the first and […]

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we have a giveaway perfect for parents-to-be! Lamaze is thrilled to be able to give away a “Wisp” stroller and “Via” car seat system by The First Years — worth $249!

New from The […]

By Kenneth Lyons Jones, MD, OTIS/MotherToBaby President
We, the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), are extremely pleased to introduce a new name for our free counseling service: <a href="http://www.mothertobaby.org/&quot; […]

Happy May 1st, everyone! Here at Giving Birth with Confidence, there is a lot going on in May. First, and most obvious, is Mother’s Day. We’ll be sharing inspiring stories and short essays from mothers, along with […]

In the last few weeks leading up to your due date, you’re probably feeling pregnant — very pregnant. You may be feeling more tired, more sore, and generally more uncomfortable. Or you may feel physically great! […]

Tomorrow is the parents’ free webinar from Lamaze called “Getting the Most Out of Your Hospital Tour.” The presentation is on Wednesday, April 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST and will prepare you […]

Knowing how to spot good maternity care is the key to getting it, which is why Lamaze International is presenting a complimentary webcast next Wednesday, called “Getting the Most Out of Your Hospital Tour.” The […]

April is Cesarean Awareness Month. While it can be a life-saving procedure for mom and baby, a cesarean is often prescribed when vaginal birth is a safe and sound option. Be aware that you have options, that you […]

I love those moments when progress comes. Suddenly my husband smells better, I actually have some cravings, and I can eat my own cooking. It feels like a miracle! My figure has more visibly changed. The midwife’s […]

Having taken two different hospital tours, I remember how exciting (and a bit nerve wracking) it feels to spend time in the place where you will soon meet your baby! But hospital tours also serve a greater purpose […]