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Your Guide To Handling Baby Paperwork
From birth certificates and SIN numbers to passports and RESPs: here's how to tackle your newborn's paperwork.
by: Nancy Ripton
etting a photo that won’t be rejected by the passport authorities is just one of the challenges associated with newborn identification. Here’s what you need to know about your baby’s government paper project.
Which is Better: Midwife, Doula or Doctor?
Your guide to choosing the best care before, during and after delivery
by: Sydney Loney
rom where to deliver to how to choose between a doctor, midwife or doula, moms-to-be have a lot of important decisions to make – and it can be overwhelming. "You really need to plan ahead to create the most positive experience for you and your baby," says author and childbirth educator Gail J. Dahl. Here's what you can do to ensure you get the best pre- and post-natal care possible.
Do You Need a C-Section?
Almost one-third of women will have a Cesarean birth. Here's what you should know
by: Nancy Ripton
bout 30 percent of pregnant women end up having a Cesarean or C-section delivery, (when your baby is delivered through a surgical incision in your abdomen and uterus). From why you might need one to how long it takes to recover, here's everything you need to know about C-sections:
Overcome your Fear of Child Birth
Can’t stop fretting about your upcoming labor? Here’s how to put your fear of child birth to rest.
by: Nancy Ripton
hen you think about childbirth, chances are the word "pain" is one of the first that comes to mind. While it's normal to feel a little apprehensive as you near the end of your pregnancy, some women can experience intense fear that makes them dread delivery and could actually affect their labor.
Creating the Perfect Birth Plan Form
Writing out your labor and delivery goals helps give you more control during your birth. Here’s how to get started.
by: Nancy Ripton
or all you type-A moms-to-be, creating a birth plan is a great way to organize your thoughts and help put you in charge of your delivery. "It can also make you aware of options you didn't know existed," says Mary Murry, director of Nurse Midwives at the Mayo Clinic. Your birth plan can be as simple or as detailed as you like. The goal is to open lines of communication with your doctor, doula or midwife and make sure you don't overlook anything that may be important to you during labor.
