There are lots of things we’re told about pregnancy, but when it actually happens to you, you realise there’s so much more to learn. In Unexpected, we’ll chart some of the less spoken about things ...

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Labour is approaching and before you know it you’ll be meeting your baby for the very first time. While childbirth is just one day it’s a big day so writing a birth plan is a great way to practically ...

If a baby is in your future, you’ve likely been planning ahead — stocking up on diapers, newborn clothes and blankets, as well as considering how you’ll name your little one. “But before the baby is ...

For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, delivery and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel ...

The birth plan. It’s simple enough in theory: A birth plan is essentially a means by which you can outline your wants and desires for your labor and birth experience. But do a quick Google search and ...

At the core, birth plans are a way to look “at your expectations, your fears, your needs, and your coping strategies,” Rubin says. And while “birth” is in the name, expecting parents should use them ...

The expectation and reality of the birth of my daughter could not have been more different. While I'd read over and over again that having a birth plan was mostly silly, given how rarely things go as ...

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