Prevent Early Labor (and Know the Signs)
Premature births (before 37 weeks) are on the rise in the U.S. To reduce your risk, the March of Dimes suggests: > Get prenatal care as soon as you think…
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Holiday Due Date?
In the rush of the holiday season, most people worry about on-time delivery of important gifts and packages for friends and loved ones. But for a pregnant woman due around…
Continue reading“I Gave Birth In a Parking Garage”
From the featured blog, Emerging Mummy First of all, yes. Yes, I give birth to my son in a parking garage. Yes, without a doctor or midwife. Yes, he’s fine…
Continue readingTo Epidural or Not to Epidural…
Article Courtesy of AmericanPregnancy.org Epidural anesthesia is the most popular means for pain relief during labor. In fact, more women ask for an epidural by name than any other method…
Continue readingHospital Rejects Birth Plans
From Babble.com Want to have a doula or labor coach to assist at your birth? Interested in drafting a birth plan with your partner? Don’t have your baby at the…
Continue readingDaily Health Tip: Childbirth Education Classes
A childbirth class can provide expectant parents with a blueprint for labor day and life with baby. In addition to the great bonding experience these classes can be with your…
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