April 27, 2008
Cord Blood Banking - Is It Worth The Investment?
Cord blood banks advertise heavily on television and in magazines read by pregnant women. The ads can leave mothers feeling guilty if they choose not to bank the cord blood or like they are tempting fate by not doing it. At the very least you may be wondering if it is worth the investment.It is a significant investment for many families, especially in the current economic climate. Cord blood banks charge two different fees for their services. One is a collection fee which covers collection, enrollment in the program and the first year’s storage fee for the cord blood. This fee can be over a thousand dollars. The second fee is an annual storage fee, which usually is around $100.
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Opinions about video taping or photographing child birth vary widely. Some women want to capture the miracle of birth on film. Others are completely turned off by the idea and would never even consider a camera in the room for the birth. There is no right answer. It is a matter of personal preference and your own comfort level with the idea of being filmed during birth.
One of the first questions you will have when you discover you are pregnant is when is the baby due? This is also the first question that friends and family members will ask when you tell them you are expecting. You don’t have to wait until you visit the doctor to find out. You can easily calculate your due date at home.
There are many benefits to a natural birth for both mother and baby. The baby will be born without the lethargic effect that can occur from some pain relief medications. Natural pain relief methods may result in a better chance of avoiding interventions. In some cases, pitocin, artificial rupture of the membranes and other interventions become necessary after the woman receives pain medication. If you want to have a natural birth, you will need to be ready with some natural methods for relieving pain.
by Patricia Hughes
After 9 months of carrying a child, some women may understandably wish their baby could be delivered by UPS or Fed Ex, however, that is not the case and there is no stork that will delivery your baby for you. After nine months of hormonal changes, carrying extra weight and reduced movement many will want to just get it over. But the race is won at the final leg and Lamaze, Bradley or other options can help carry you over the finish line in optimal shape. 
Women seeking a natural birth experience look for a variety of natural pain relief methods. One method that can be very effective is hypnosis for child birth. Whether you have private hypnosis sessions during your pregnancy or use a home program, you will be learning to put yourself into a hypnotic state. 
Are you starting to feel a little nervous? Don’t worry, that is a common feeling. You have waited so many months for the arrival of your baby. It is very natural that your anticipation is building during these final weeks of pregnancy and the birth of your new little bundle of joy! Unfortunately, those last few weeks can feel like the longest part of your forty week term. 
There are many benefits to taking a class to prepare you for the birth of your baby. Women who have taken classes tend to be more prepared and have less fear of labor. There are a variety of different methods. Three common methods are Bradley, Lamaze and Birthworks. Some hospitals offer courses that are hybrids of several methods. You can locate classes through your doctor, midwife, hospital, birthing center or get a recommendation from friends or family members. Here is some information and tips on childbirth classes:
