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Understanding the Cascade of Interventions in Birth
Reducing The Cascade of Interventions in Birth Maternity care in the United States …
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Charting Your Fertility: Top Evidence-Based Methods
Although most women learn to keep track of their menstrual flow, many have no idea how …
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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship After Baby Arrives
Welcoming your baby can be a time of incredible joy, as you participate in the miracle …
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Trying to Get Pregnant? 9 Steps You Can Take to Optimize Fertility.
Trying to get pregnant is an exciting time! The time seems right and you are looking …
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Life After Baby: 25 Tips for Moms with Newborns
To say that becoming a mother is a life-changing event is an understatement! While you …
Overcoming Fear of Childbirth: 3 Ways to Transform Fear into Confidence.
Fear of childbirth is a significant factor that shapes how a woman experiences labor, …
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4 Ways to Prepare for a Safe & Healthy Birth During COVID-19
Every mom looks forward to meeting her baby with happiness and excitement. However, …
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Tips for Birth Providers: Painful Intercourse after Childbirth
Painful intercourse after childbirth puts a huge damper on intimacy and often …
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Breastfeeding Tips and Help
Breastfeeding Tips and Help Congratulations on your baby and your decision to breastfeed …
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 14 through 27 Welcome to your second trimester of …
Physical Therapy & Postpartum Health
Twenty-eight. That’s the amount of visits the average woman will have with her …
Midwives Shine During COVID-19
With the increase in COVID-19 cases, added pressure on hospital systems as policies …
Why Breast is Not Best, But a Biological Gift
Many have heard how good breastmilk is. But most do not know the depth of how amazing …
Wellness Mama Birth Plan Podcast – Dr. Elizabeth Pearce
I was so blessed to be able to speak with Katie Wells of wellnessmama.com on the …
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Why Do Birth Plans Fail?
Many women these days are writing birth plans, to try to ensure they have a good …
Which Childbirth Class is Right for Me? Childbirth Class Reviews
Taking a childbirth class is one of the most important and valuable ways you can prepare …
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How Will Labor Be For Me? How Your Personality Influences Your Birth
Have You Ever Wondered How Will Labor Be for Me? How am I going to be in labor? The …
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1st Trimester of Pregnancy
First Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 1 through 13 of Pregnancy A normal pregnancy lasts …
5 Ways You Influence the Genes Passed on to Your Baby – Epigenetics
You give your baby your genes. Both mom and dad contribute genes to the baby’s new …
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Preparing for VBAC
Considering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean If you’re considering having a VBAC (vaginal …
The Best Prenatal Vitamin
When Should I Take Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals? Ideally, you start taking prenatal …
How to Get a Good Gut Microbiome For Your Baby
Did you know that you have trillions of microorganisms living on your skin and inside of …
How to Pump Breastmilk
How to Pump Breastmilk Pumping breastmilk is a concern for many mothers. There are …