The point of doctors, hospitals, and medicine in general is to save lives -- except, apparently, when the life-saving measures required conflict with the religious beliefs of medical professionals. That's why a Catholic hospital in Michigan reportedly refused to perform a tubal ligation on Jessica Mann following the C-section delivery of her third child last year, even though her doctor warned that another pregnancy could prove dangerous because of the mom's brain tumor -- and now, the American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an investigation.

One of the most beautiful and natural procedure is childbirth. When you have a child, you become a mother. When a mother hears that she will have a baby the turmoil arises. However, along with the happiness come thousands of questions, worries and doubts as well.

Birth is a life changing event. There are aspects of birth that we cannot control, and unexpected complications can arise, but there are many aspects of birth which we can control. Many women take the time to seek out the maternity care provider and birthing facility they feel comfortable with.

If you have your heart set on a little boy, you may be interested in ways to stack the odds in your favour when it comes to the sex of your child. While there is no scientific evidence to prove that sexual position can influence the sex of your baby, this legend has been around for generations.

Dispel the rumors and clarify the myths about foods that are healthy during pregnancy and those to steer clear of.

Life is a miracle! The development of human life in the mother’s womb is just amazing!