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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!

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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, Jan 25 2011
Postpartum Danger Signs to Watch For

Postpartum Danger Signs to Watch For

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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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Thu, Dec 2 2010
Contractions: Are These the Real Thing?

Contractions: Are These the Real Thing?

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During the third trimester, some women experience “false” contractions called Braxton-Hicks contractions. This is a normal occurrence, and like real labor contractions, they may increase in... 

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Wed, Nov 17 2010
Can You be Forced to Vaccinate?

Can You be Forced to Vaccinate?

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You might be surprised to learn that you are not required by law to vaccinate  your children, even when you want to enroll them in a school or daycare.  All states offer either a philosophical, medical,... 

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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, Sep 15 2010
Checklist: Getting Ready to Get Pregnant

Checklist: Getting Ready to Get Pregnant

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If you want to get pregnant, there are a number of things you must do before you start trying. Item number one: Go skydiving. Because there’s no way they’ll let you jump out of that plane... 

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Mon, May 3 2010
Your First Prenatal Visit

Your First Prenatal Visit

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Missed a period? Feeling nauseous? Taken a pregnancy test that showed positive?  You’re probably feeling excited and a little anxious too, so if you want to know what to expect during the first... 

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Tue, Apr 27 2010
Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

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Aches and pains, weird skin conditions, fatigue and mood swings are all part of a normal pregnancy. But sometimes you  may experience something that could be a potentially serious warning sign.  Most... 

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Thu, Apr 8 2010
Newborn: Umbilical Cord Care

Newborn: Umbilical Cord Care

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Umbilical cords are probably the least attractive part of your newborn, but they usually don’t cause problems and eventually fall off by themselves. You may be understandably worried when you notice... 

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Sun, May 24 2009
Bed Rest: What, why, and how?

Bed Rest: What, why, and how?

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Although the term “bed rest” implies just what it says, not every woman who is prescribed bed rest is bannished to her bed for the rest of her pregnancy.  Bed rest is common,... 

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