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Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

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... 

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

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

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... 

10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

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... 

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

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... 

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

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... 

The Dangers of Immediate Cord Clamping

The Dangers of Immediate Cord Clamping

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... 

Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

Syphilis, Pregnancy, and False Positive Labs

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... 

7 Need-to-Know Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby

7 Need-to-Know Reasons to Breastfeed 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... 

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

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... 

8 Signals that Labor is Near

8 Signals that Labor is Near

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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