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Mon, Mar 1 2010
Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Many women out there love their epidural! Epidural anesthesia uses an injection of drugs into the epidural space in your lower spine.  An epidural works by blocking the transmission of nervous system... 

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Thu, Feb 18 2010
In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

In the Nick of Time: Mom gives birth in hospital lobby

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

Many people treasure the videos of their child’s birth, but they’re usually taken by a proud dad… Not by a surveillance camera!  Last week a British woman gave birth to a baby girl just... 

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Wed, Feb 3 2010
10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

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Well, really in my opinion there is only one way, and it works like magic. It’s called an epidural. Ok, just kidding (but not really)!!  However, if you are looking for drug-free ways to relieve... 

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Mon, Jan 25 2010
Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

It seems that some Dads can be clueless as to proper delivery room etiquette, as displayed in a recent post, “What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor.” It might be bad enough that some women... 

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Wed, Jan 20 2010
What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

Also in: Features, Third Trimester

Hey Dads! Feeling a little nervous as the birth of your baby draws near? Wondering how to be a helpful and supportive partner during the labor and delivery? Well, what you DON’T do might be just... 

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Sun, Dec 20 2009
The Dangers of Immediate Cord Clamping

The Dangers of Immediate Cord Clamping

Also in: Features, New Baby

In many hospitals, the umbilical cord is routinely cut and clamped just seconds after the baby is born. But could this carefree clamping be causing damage to your newborn baby? Research today is increasingly... 

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Thu, Dec 10 2009
Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

Also in: Features, First Trimester, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

Syphilis is a venereal disease which is fairly easy to cure, but if left untreated can cause serious health problems for both you and your child. For this reason, screening for Treponema pallidum, the... 

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Tue, Dec 8 2009
7 Need-to-Know Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby

7 Need-to-Know Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby

Also in: Features, New Baby, You and Your Baby

I’m a huge advocate of breastfeeding, and this isn’t the first time I’ve written about the benefits that come along with it.  I think it’s so important that I have nursed both... 

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Wed, Sep 23 2009
TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Recently, I got an email from a friend sharing the happy news about the birth of their new first child, a beautiful daughter. Included in the announcement was an interesting note about birthing using a... 

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Sun, Sep 13 2009
8 Signals that Labor is Near

8 Signals that Labor is Near

Also in: Features

It’s been more or less nine long months, and you are probably eager to get rid of this humongous bulge, and hold your precious baby in your arms. So when is it going to happen already? Some mothers... 

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