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The Best Prenatal Vitamin
When Should I Take Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals? Ideally, you start taking prenatal …
What is a Doula? And Why You Need One At Your Birth
Birth Doulas A birth doula is a non-medical, professional birth worker that you hire to …
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Hospital or Birthing Center? What are the Differences?
Hospital or Birthing Center? What are the Differences? Trying to decide whether to have …
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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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A Guide to the First 48 hours After Birth: Newborn Care
The first 48 hours with your newborn can be equally exciting and scary. You have been …
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Tips for Managing Stress During Pregnancy
Managing Stress During Pregnancy It is normal to feel some amount of stress during …
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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Getting Baby into the Best Position for Birth – Pregnancy Day to Day
You know the baby is supposed to come out head first, but did you know that there are …
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Benefits of a Natural Birth. Why Choose Natural Birth?
Why Choose Natural Birth? The term natural birth is usually described as giving birth …
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3rd Trimester of Pregnancy
You made it! Welcome to the 3rd Trimester, the home stretch! From 27 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 …
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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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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What Birth Choices & Birthing Options Do I Have?
What Birth Choices Do I Need to Make? If you have preferences (most pregnant women do) …
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 to Eat When Pregnant
Foods to Eat During Pregnancy You are what you eat. When you’re carrying a baby, your …
Sex During Pregnancy? Is Sex Safe While Pregnant?
Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy? Many women wonder can you have sex while pregnant? Sex …
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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Sleep During Pregnancy – Getting a Safe & Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep During Pregnancy - Getting a Safe & Good Night’s Sleep Getting a good night’s …
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Group B Strep In Pregnancy
What Is Group B Strep In Pregnancy? Group B Streptococcus (also referred to as Group B …