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Labor & Childbirth

November 3

It's Safe to Eat During Labor, Recent Research Shows

Widely used spine-administered anesthesia dramatically lowers the risk of aspiration during labor

Photo by Sarah Gilbert/FlickrPreggy mama, here's some good news for you. Recent research has found that it's unnecessary for women to fast during labor. In fact, expectant moms may actually benefit from consuming a light meal during labor.Women in labor are prevented
Labor & Childbirth

June 18

Sedation during Labor: Understanding your Choices

Don’t let the fear of labor overshadow the excitement of what will be one of your definitive moments in life.

Childbirth is one of few life experiences that is as thrilling the third and fourth time as it is on the first. You’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who wouldn’t want to be mentally and physically present for the birth of
Labor & Childbirth

September 21

Anesthesia in Labor: Your Pain Relief Options

Expecting? Be informed on your pain relief options during labor with this article.

Back in early times, anesthesia was nonexistent. Women gave birth without any pain relief medication whatsoever—in barns, in huts, in forests hugging trees—and survived. “This is why I say that anesthesia for normal delivery is a luxury,” says Nathan Magpantay, M.D., chairman
Labor & Childbirth

June 15

"How Do I Know I'm Going into Labor?"

Your questions on labor and childbirth, answered

Photo from galleryhip.com1. What are some tell-tale signs to watch for before going into labor?Some women experience very distinct signs of labor while others do not. No one knows what causes labor to start or when it will start, but several hormonal
Big Kids

April 9

Myths and Facts about Circumcision

Filipino culture dictates that tuli or circumcision is part of your son’s growing up years. Find out more facts about this practice.

Our Filipino culture has popular practices that have been passed to us and that we continue to pass them on to our children. One of these practices is tuli or circumcision for boys, especially during the summer. Below are some myths and

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