Labor & Birth Related Articles & Blog Posts

I think that all women who have had epidurals deserve breastfeeding support during their babies’ first week of life. Of course, a lactation consultant can be a great idea for any new mother, but recent evidence suggests that first-week nursing struggles are even more common following an epidural.

One of the benefits of vaginal birth is the gift of Mom’s beneficial bacteria to the baby. Normally, these quickly take up residence in the newborn’s gut. Cesarean sections can be life-saving interventions, but the sterile environment they require can change or delay beneficial bacteria making their home in the baby’s intestinal tract.

My daughter is 2 1/2 months old. She was born with a very large soft spot on her head, not the regular soft spot all babies are born with. Her pediatrician said she has what is called cephalohematoma. The…

What can happen to a baby who inhales meconium?

Dr. Greene, why was my baby born covered with meconium, and can this cause a urinary tract infection? Also, could this have been prevented by delivering the baby sooner, and not going past 40 weeks????? Help!Kimberly