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Fri, Jan 20 2012
Epidurals: Not so Horrible After All?

Epidurals: Not so Horrible After All?

Also in: Features, Preparing for Baby

I like to do things naturally, really. I like natural food, natural medicine, natural cleansers, natural births. But epidurals… well I really like epidurals. I’ve given birth three times and... 

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Sun, Jan 1 2012
Save a Bundle on Your Little Bundle!

Save a Bundle on Your Little Bundle!

Also in: Features, New Baby

How can something so tiny cost so much? New parents have been known to spend $4,500 and upward, for just the basics– a crib, mattress, and baby furniture, clothes, wipes, diapers, formula (if not... 

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Sun, Oct 9 2011
Hair Loss After Pregnancy

Hair Loss After Pregnancy

Also in: Beauty and Fashion, Features, Pregnancy

Although you may put “hair loss” and “pregnancy” together, it is usually after birth that women begin to notice their hair is falling out at a faster rate than usual. During pregnancy,... 

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Tue, Aug 16 2011
The Case Against Planned Inductions

The Case Against Planned Inductions

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

The last few weeks of your pregnancy are not “optional.” They are an important time for your baby’s development which should not be cut short by an early induction. If there are valid... 

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Wed, Jul 6 2011
Are Hopsital Births Now “Scarier” Than Home Births?

Are Hopsital Births Now “Scarier” Than Home Births?

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

AP reports that home births are on the rise by a dramatic 20 percent, from 2004 to 2008, accounting for 28,357 of 4.2 million U.S. births. And lest you think it is only the tree-huggers or families who... 

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Wed, Jun 1 2011
Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Preventable Newborn Injury- Please Read!

Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Preventable Newborn Injury- Please Read!

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, New Baby, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

Three out of every 1,000 babies born in the USA suffer from injuries that could have been prevented. More children are inflicted with Brachial Plexus injuries at birth than suffer from Down’s Syndrome,... 

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Tue, Apr 5 2011
“Overdue” or Just Normal?

“Overdue” or Just Normal?

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

The details are rather technical, but the length of a normal pregnancy is anywhere from 37-42 weeks. The widespread belief that every pregnancy has to be 40 weeks is a fallacy that leads to many babies... 

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Tue, Jan 25 2011
Postpartum Danger Signs to Watch For

Postpartum Danger Signs to Watch For

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

The weeks after your baby is born are full of wonder and worry. You may feel all sorts of conflicting emotions and uncomfortable physical sensations. Most of these physical and mental states are all within... 

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Tue, Nov 30 2010
Checklist: What you need to Buy for Baby’s Arrival

Checklist: What you need to Buy for Baby’s Arrival

Also in: Features, Preparing for Baby

Layette (baby clothes, for those who need translation!) 8-10 bodysuits or onesies (like little undershirts that snap at the crotch) 4-6 one-piece PJ’s 2 blanket sleepers for winter nights (these... 

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Thu, Nov 11 2010
Postpartum: Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster

Postpartum: Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, New Baby

You’ve just given birth! This is a huge moment in your life, one of the most memorable things you will ever experience.  You may find it hard to sleep… or you may find it hard to stay awake!... 

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