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Old Time Birth Practices that are Back En Vogue
Back Again Many of our increasingly popular birth practices are not new, but rather …
A Guide to the First 48 Hours After Birth for Mom
You carried your baby for nine long months, and now they are finally here! After …
What is Lightning Crotch? And Natural Tips to Alleviate Shooting Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Lightning Crotch or pelvic pain during pregnancy is exactly what it sounds like. It is …
Homebirth: Making an Informed Decision to Birth at Home
Homebirth is on the rise in the US. In fact, according to the CDC, homebirths increased …
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20 Week Ultrasound – What to Expect at the Baby Anatomy Scan
20 Week Ultrasound - What to Expect at the Visit The 20 Week Ultrasound, a.k.a. the …
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3rd Trimester of Pregnancy
You made it! Welcome to the 3rd Trimester, the home stretch! From 28 weeks until the …
OB or Midwife? Choosing a Birth Care Provider
Choosing a Birth Care Provider That is Best For You You will have many choices to make …
Waterbirth: A Guide to Understanding the Benefits of Birth in Water
As waterbirth has been found to be a safe birth choice, this article aims to cover the …
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What is a Baby-Friendly or Mother-Friendly Hospital?
What is a Baby-Friendly Hospital? You may be asking yourself, “Aren’t all hospitals baby …
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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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What is a Doula? All the Reasons You Need One At Your Birth
A birth doula is a non-medical, professional birth worker that you hire to be with you …
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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 Birth Fear into Confidence.
Fear of childbirth is a significant factor that shapes how a woman experiences labor, …
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Preparing for VBAC
Considering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean If you’re considering having a VBAC (vaginal …
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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Painful Intercourse after Childbirth: Tips for Birth Providers and Moms
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 …