Is Eating During Labor Safe?
That long-held stereotype of moms-to-be being limited to water and ice chips during childbirth? It could be a thing of the past. Turns out, eating during labor might not be…
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Will an Epidural Slow Your Labor?
Epidurals are godsend. But if yours is too strong, it could actually make your labor more laborious. Fact is, when an epidural is too dense, you don’t know when to push.…
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Labor Advice for New Dads
Congratulations! You’re about to be a new dad—and you’re swirling through intense emotions ranging from mind-boggling joy to anxiety to insane fear. That, and wondering what sort of role you’ll…
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Should You Hire a Doula?
Feeling comfortable and supported on delivery day can take a tremendous load off your mind. We’re talking about husbands, doctors, and nurses, of course—and also about doulas. A trained, non-medical…
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Secrets for a Smooth Birth
By Stacy Whitman Women love to tell their birth stories-chances are you’ve heard your share of them. And as your due date approaches, you may find yourself wondering (and worrying!)…
Continue readingBiggest Birth Rate Drop in 30 Years
From ABC.com After a year of marriage, Ivette Zurita Serrano and her husband, Herbert, were ready to have a baby. But that changed when Ivette lost her job in 2009.…
Continue readingThe 411 On Preterm Labor
From the March of Dimes Preterm birth is any birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. It is the cause of many infant deaths and lingering infant illnesses…
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By Alexa Joy Sherman If you think being pregnant is a memorable experience, just wait until a certain tiny someone decides it’s time to emerge. That incredible day will likely…
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By Stefanie Antunes New moms love to talk about their labor and delivery…and, of course, their babies. These anecdotes can be both helpful and harmful. Many pregnant women become panicked…
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What REALLY Happens in the Delivery Room
One thing any decent journalist knows how to do is research. So when I was pregnant for the first time, I researched like crazy. I read every book. I grilled…
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