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

Epidurals: Not so Horrible After All?

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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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Mon, Aug 1 2011
Preparing Kids for a New Baby

Preparing Kids for a New Baby

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A baby or young toddler may not really understand that there’s a baby growing in your belly. And he also has no concept of time. So it’s not necessary to clue him in until you are nearing the... 

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

Why More American Women Want to Give Birth at Home

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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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Wed, Mar 24 2010
Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

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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

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

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

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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, Mar 18 2009
The value of Homeopathy during Pregnancy & Childbirth

The value of Homeopathy during Pregnancy & Childbirth

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Some women choose to live with the discomfort of morning sickness or heartburn, rather than seek treatment, because they are concerned about the possible side effects on their unborn child. But there is... 

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Wed, Feb 25 2009
Choosing a hospital to give birth

Choosing a hospital to give birth

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When you choose your obstetrician, you are also choosing the hospital at which you’ll give birth, More 4 Kids points out. Your doctor will have admitting privileges at a certain hospital, so you have... 

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Tue, Feb 3 2009
Can doctors predict Postpartum Depression?

Can doctors predict Postpartum Depression?

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If you could find out while pregnant that you had a tendency toward postpartum depression,it could be a real lifesaver, literally. You would be able to prepare for it in advance, identify and deal with... 

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Sun, Jun 1 2008
Preparing for Post Pregnancy

Preparing for Post Pregnancy

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Many pregnant women are extremely busy packing for the hospital, decorating their nursery, and planning their childbirth experience. They don’t give any thought to the period beyond delivery, and... 

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