Birth

Tue, Oct 5 2010
Why More American Women Want to Give Birth at Home

Why More American Women Want to Give Birth at Home

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

When a pregnant woman decides that she wants a home birth, family and friends are usually shocked, and the first questions are often, “Is that safe? What if something goes wrong?” In today’s... 

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Mon, Sep 13 2010
The “Stuffing Baby at Bedtime” Syndrome

The “Stuffing Baby at Bedtime” Syndrome

Also in: Features, New Baby

I bet there’s no parent out there who hasn’t heard the advice to “stuff” your baby with cereal or baby food before bedtime to help him sleep better (by which they mean, not wake... 

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Sat, Aug 21 2010
Getting Kids Excited about a New Baby

Getting Kids Excited about a New Baby

Also in: Features, You and Your Baby

Younger toddlers won’t have a clue about a baby “growing in your tummy.” Because they can’t see it, they won’t be able to understand much of the explanation. Even when... 

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Wed, Mar 24 2010
Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

There’s no reason to worry if your pregnancy progresses past 40 weeks, but it may make you antsy to give birth already! In addition to that, if you are nearing 42 weeks and your doctor starts talking... 

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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

Also in: Features

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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