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 […]

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 […]

In celebration of World Doula Week, Giving Birth with Confidence would like to share some of the basics about doulas (compiled from previous posts on our blog). If you’ve never heard of a doula or aren’t quite […]

Research continues to show that birth outcomes and experiences relate to your choice of care provider and place of birth. For example, if your hospital has a higher rate of cesarean (over 15%), your chance of […]

When you’re nearing the end of your third trimester, the biggest question next to “when will I go into labor?” is “how will I know when it’s time to go to the hospital/birth center?” Most care providers use the […]

The following is an interview with Courtney Jarecki, co-author of the Homebirth Cesarean project. Courtney also runs a homebirth cesarean support group in Portland, Oregan.

Tell us about how Homebirth […]