Articles in Labor:
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Coping Techniques
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If the thought of "hee-hee-hoo-ing" your way through labor makes you think "huh huh huh?" don't worry!
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Preparation
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Laboring and giving birth in water is a popular option for many moms. So, why are some hospitals banning water births?
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Preparation
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Doulas support moms during pregnancy, birth and beyond. What if they are more interested in healing their births or pushing what...
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Birth
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Is there really a magical way for moms to endure labor without having to endure vaginal exams? Some say the answer is yes.
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Pregnancy
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You may have heard the standard drill of when to head into the hospital for signs of labor, but what about before? Do you know the...
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Pregnancy health and wellness
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I've seen it time and time again — well meaning (mostly) doctors who encourage mothers to choose an induction, only to wind up in a...
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Pregnancy - Preparing for Baby
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I've seen a lot of women give birth. Naturally, with the help of an epidural, and some with a mixture of methods that worked for...
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Preparation
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Is there really anything that seems to cause as much confusion to pregnant women as that pesky little mucus plug?
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Pain Management
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Whether you have a medical reason that prohibits you from getting an epidural, or labor happens so fast there’s no time to get one,...
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Labor Induction
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This time last year, I was desperate. So desperate to get my baby out already that I researched each and every last natural...
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Labor and Delivery
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On the labor and delivery unit where I work, there are no male nurses. And it kind of got me thinking — is that acceptable? There...
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Labor and birth
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There is no sure-fire way to know when you are going to go into labor. However, there are some signs that indicate that labor is...
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Birth Partner
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Sure, you'll be the one having contractions, needing your partner for support during labor and birth. But partners need support,...
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Preparation
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Before baby arrives, moms and dads have the opportunity to take a variety of prenatal classes. We asked real moms if they found...
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Birth Stories
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Police officers thought they were pulling over a speeder, but they got a huge surprise when they discovered a pregnant woman giving...
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Labor and birth
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Recent research hints that labor augmentation or induction with Pitocin may not be as safe for babies as previously thought.
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Coping Techniques
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Eyeing her husband’s delicious, cheesy chicken sandwich, my patient sighs wistfully. “Man, I want to be able to eat some lunch!” she...
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Labor and Delivery
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Some women want a lot of support from friends and family during their labor and birth, while others prefer to keep it intimate, with...
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Coping Techniques
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Back labor makes the work of birthing your baby a bit harder. Learn some tried-and-true tips and techniques to help alleviate the...
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Labor and birth
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Once you reach the end of your pregnancy, you'll likely be ready to get that baby out! Friends and family may tell you to eat spicy...