Sort by: Most Relevant Publish Date

BIRTH MOTHERS  

Women are getting abortions for all sorts of reasons. The pro-choice population feels that rape and birth defects are legitimate reasons to terminate a pregnancy. Knowing rape victims and being born with a severe birth defect gave me a new perspective.

If you have a new baby and would like to prevent a surprise pregnancy, here are some birth control options you should consider.

Women today almost expect to be given an epidural and even a C-section. Is it any wonder that they have so little faith in their ability to birth?

This is a article on the different types of birth control available for breast feeding mothers.

Report conclusively links antiseizure medications and serious birth defects

The facts about the procedure of performing partial-birth abortions are covered up by many.

Having your older children present for the birth of their new baby brother or baby sister can be an amazing family experience. Here are some tips and techniques to prepare your child to attend the birth of their new sibling.

Anencephaly is a very severe, congenital birth defect where the brain and skull do not form properly. This article provides a general overview of this condition.

Within this article you will find a detailed account of the partial-birth abortion or the D & X procedure. There are also several resource links.

So, your new baby has finally arrived. The last thing (or perhaps the first thing!) brand-new moms want to think about are their birth control options. Either way, postpartum is the perfect time for it.

Although there are many types of birth control, are you aware of the possible side effects of them? As with any drug, there are side effects with birth control

Women can experience a wide range of emotions after the birth of their new baby.

There is surmounting evidence that homebirth is safer for infants. At home he is protected from unnecessary intervention and painful practices.

Women now more than ever are delaying having children and taking birth control. Here are different types of birth control, how they work, and possible risks while taking them.

A new study has documented a possible link between a popular class of psychiatric drugs and birth defects. Much work remains to be done, but "early" numbers indicate a definite risk.

Despite the fact that most women know the benefits of taking folic acid, most still do not get enough each day. Health officials are now working to increase women's folic acid intake.

With the various different options for birth control, it is often difficult to decide which method is best for you. The Intrauterine Device, otherwise known as IUD, is a fairly simple form of birth control you that may wish to try.

1 in 33 babies born in the United States is born with a birth defect. There is a wealth of information available online regarding research, prevention, statistics and treatment of birth defects. Here are some of the best sites...

The medical establishment has a vested interest in discouraging homebirth and doing their best to make anyone advocating alternatives to hospital birth seem crazy or even dangerous.

Description of the Plan B control pill.

Adoption is a beautiful gift for both the birth parents and the adoptive parents. Unfortunately, however, there are plenty of ways for a birth mother to scam prospective adoptive parents, especially those who are desperate for children.

Many people have bad opinions of teen mothers and young mothers. I don't think people should make generalzations like that, because teen mothers and young mothers can be great mothers too!

A biological and adoptive-mom-to-be reacts in appreciation to Terri Rimmer's birth mom story...

Bolstering the trend towards natural child birth, expectant mothers Bangalore are happily dancing their way to labor rooms to the beat of Bharat Natyam. Bharat Natyam is a classical form of Indian dance, involving graceful movements and set poses.

The Idea of a place for unwed mothers to go while pregnant and to learn how to be moms is alive and well in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

A recent study shows that maternal obesity may be linked to specific birth defects.

This article outlines the important considerations for new and prospective mothers to know about prenatal care.

Birth affirmations are quotes or sayings that you can repeat to yourself before and during birth in order to lift your spirits and give yourself encouragement. Using birth affirmations may be one way to prevent cesarean section.

The facts that all expecting mothers need to know about the pregnancy that will help them to learn what to expect when they are expecting.

A new study published in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine reveals that women who are obese when they conceive are more likely to have babies with birth defects than are mothers of normal weight.

Some feel it is mean to let children witness birth...but I think it would be mean not to let our son witness his sibling's birth! Here's why.

Breastfeeding mothers now have access to up-to-date research and hands-on support.

A recent study finds newborns find little risk of birth defects from antidepressants when taken in early pregnancy.

If hormonal contraception while breastfeeding makes you nervous, try the Lactational Amenorrhea Method.

Top ten gift ideas for new mothers. Gifts that any new mother will greatly appreciated from clothing to cleaning.

Erbaviva All Natural Products for Mothers-to-be and Babies is the perfect introduction into the world of skin care and sustainable living.

When planning a c-section, your doctor and hospital have made most of the decisions for you. However, there are still many choices you can make, to create the birth experience you desire.

Why Women Prefer to Hide from The truth about Birth, and some ways to counter this fright.

Trying to decide who will be present when you give birth can either be a very simple decision or can end up being a very complicated one.

Birth trauma doesn't only occur in infants but in mothers who have traumatic childbirth expressions. It can affect them for the rest of their lives.

Parents should talk to their children about sex. But teaching our children that having sex at a young age is okay, is one of the reasons that there are so many teenage parents, single mothers, and dysfunctional families today.

It's not always easy for new mothers to look after their own health and recovery with a newborn baby to care for. Here are some suggestions for paying attention to the mother's health in the early weeks after delivery:

This article will provide information of potential causes of birth defects, and ways to prevent certain defects.

This article is meant to provide basic facts to expectant parents when preparing for the birth of their child. This is not meant to be a source for medical reference but merely to explain and present facts in a common sense way to increase understanding.

There are many women who just hate the idea of giving birth in a hospital room.

It only seems appropriate to give birth in water since it is often referred to as the life giving fluid but is a water birth right for you?

Birth safety isn't only about live mothers and physically perfected babies. True health means sound body, mind, and soul, and a peaceful birth encourages that.

Many women consider having their baby at home. Not because they can not afford the services of the hospital, but because they feel this is what's best for their family. Many people believe that hospital care is not as good as many think

When I heard about all these mothers inducing labor early so they wouldn't have a 6/6/06 birth; frankly, I was a little shocked (and upset).

Here are some considerations for new breast feeding mothers considering and concerned about weight loss...

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is a birth defect that occurs in 1 out of every 2500 births. When my daughter's baby was diagnosed, we researched for all the latest information available.

also known as free birth, unassisted births happen without midwives or doctors and often with the pregnant woman delivering the baby alone.

To have or not to have this is the question? How many mothers have wanted to know should I have an epidural or not?

A CDC study reportedly discovered very few birth defects to be caused by SSRI (Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors) antidepressant use by pregnant women.

Giving birth at home is increasing in popularity, but how do you feel about delivering with no doctor, midwife, or other assistance? Learn about unassisted childbirth in this article.

Pregnancy and birth is a once in a ilfe time event (once in the sense that everytime is different) so it should be treated as such. Go to a childbirth class to learn all you can.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have released a study in the journal Birth showing that a correlation between heartburn and the hairiness of a newborn actually exists.

Partial birth abortions have been performed in the United States for years. The procedure is cruel and inhumane.

If you understand that a "partial-birth abortion" is the a "mostly" delivered premature infant, accomplished by the puncturing of the skull and the removal of the brain, then the answer to my question in the sub-headline has to be a resounding YES, doesn't it?

My opinion on the Supreme Courts decision to ban partial-birth abortion even at the risk to the Woman's health. Thoughts on Abortion and if this decision making us slowly head back to the 1950's.

Facts regarding the various forms of birth control available to women.

Some feel late term partial-birth abortions should never be allowed with no medical exceptions. The Supreme Court is now considering the viability and rights of the fetus. What do theologians say?

Have you ever wondered what Mother's Day must be like for women who have placed children for adoption? In Tucson, Arizona birth mothers will be honored on Birth Mother's Day at the annual Birth Mother's Luncheon.

Continuation of a birth mom journal I kept, first published on adoption.about.com

Continuation of my published birth mom journal first published on adopting.org.

Continuation of my birth mom journal published on adopting.org.

Continuation of published birth mom journal on adopting.org

Continuation of published birth mom journal first published on adopting.org

Continuation of birth mom journal first published on adopting.org

Continued published birth mom journal first published on adopting.org

They are the invisible moms.

Giving up a child for adoption implies that the birth mother has no control over the situation, but more and more often birth mothers are selecting families for their babies.

Breastfeeding during pregnancy is possible with a few considerations.

Lisa Marie Presley is expecting her third child this fall. Hers is not the only high-profile pregnancy of 2008.

Healthy pregnancy and delivery is the goal of mothers-to-be. This is an overview of the Rh factor implications both during and after pregnancy.

Have you ever wished you could go back and give yourself advice on your first pregnancy? This article is like that. Little facts I wish i knew before my first pregnancy.

Using a strict method, many breast feeding women can prevent pregnancy immediately for up to six months naturally. Beyond this, options for contraception should be considered.

What to expect, both physically and emotionally, during the first trimester of pregnancy. Briefly touches on the development of the embryo.

There is a darker side that we are probably more familiar with regarding pregnancy - that of the impossibly demanding, sweating and achy mother-to-be, pleading for a midnight tub of chocolate chunk ice cream to quell her runaway emotions.

Mothers are still very important in many children and adults lives. There roles go beyond just traditional mothering because they are also leaders in our societies. Therefore, we honor Mothers Day and all Mothers.

With teen pregnancy becoming almost trendy, how can you explain to your teen that what she sees in the media isn't real?

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's teenage daughter's pregnancy is indicative of a national problem. The United States leads the industrialized Western nations in teenage pregnancies. Still, there are indicators that suggest ways that can lessen that number for the future...

Why expectant mothers should be extremely careful of their health during pregnancy? And how to monitor our health?

A poem I wrote to the birth mom of one of my adopted kids.

Adoption is an option that many young birth mothers do not consider, but it can be a very beneficial route to pursue.

Mothers and infants affiliate, or bond, emotionally and behaviorally because of the hormone oxytocin, according to a unique study from Bar-Ilan University in Irsrael that will be published in Psychological Science.

An article that looks at the history of midwifery, and the status of birth in the United States.

While creating my birth plan I realized I had numerous options for my Placenta. After doing lots of research I began to wonder . . . to eat or not to eat?

Looking at the different places to birth.

Many parents in this situation would be overjoyed with twins, but it was a huge inconvenience for this couple. The twins were too much work for these super mothers which a combined yearly income of over one hundred thousand dollars.

Recent study shows that lesbian mothers are more satisfied with their lives than heterosexual mothers. Children of lesbian families are well-adjusted.

There has been a recent push among many parents to seek out more natural, unobtrusive methods of labor and childbirth. This article will describe the practice and origins of lotus birth, as well as outlining the benefits and possible drawbacks to the practice.

I have written a previous article about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, or CDH, and what we learned about this birth defect during my daughter's pregnancy. This is the second half of the story, what happened during and after our granddaughter's delivery.

Couples who engage in sexual activity must realize that doing so can bring about a pregnancy. There are natural alternatives to hormonal or barrier methods. Three natural methods are: The Billings Ovulation, The Symptothermal and the Rhythm Method.

As a mother, you trust that your pediatrician "knows it all" when it comes to the health and development of your child. But what if our "Mothers Intuition" is telling us one thing and our pediatrician is saying another?

Isolation and a sense of loneliness can result from the mother's putting aside their well being for the sake of taking care of their children. Playgroups give mothers an outlet to meet others that are in the same situation.