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Pregnancy is an exciting time! Make the most of pregnancy with these helpful pregnancy tips.

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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

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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Old Time Birth Practices that are Back En Vogue

Back Again Many of our increasingly popular birth practices are not new, but rather …

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What is Lightning Crotch? And Natural Tips to Alleviate it.

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 …

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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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3rd Trimester of Pregnancy

You made it! Welcome to the 3rd Trimester, the home stretch! From 27 weeks until the …

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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 …

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Understanding-Waterbirth

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

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

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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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 …

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Fear and Childbirth: So What if I'm Nervous About Labor?

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 …

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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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2nd Trimester of Pregnancy

2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 14 through 26 Welcome to your second trimester of …

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Midwives Shine During COVID-19

Midwives Shine During COVID-19

With the increase in COVID-19 cases, added pressure on hospital systems as policies …

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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 …

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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

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 …

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