Delivery
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood are hard! But if you look hard enough, you can find humor in almost every situation.
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Pregnancy
Scheduled a c-section and not sure if you'll want to watch what's happening behind the drape? We've got all the information you'll need to make a decision!
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Pregnancy
Read this article in order to be fully informed about the benefits and process of cord blood banking before you go into labor.
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Pregnancy
How the placenta contributes to a healthy pregnancy and the development of the fetus. Plus, nutrition and diet tips for a healthy placenta.
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Pregnancy
If you're more than 40 weeks pregnant, this list of natural ways to induce labor may give Mother Nature a helping hand.
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Pregnancy
Experts help explain the benefits and potential risks of a lotus birth in order to help you decide if this is the best option for you.
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Pregnancy
Get prepared with our guide on what to expect during the first (and longest) stage of labor. (Including contractions, cervical effacement, dilation.)
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Pregnancy
Wearing a cute robe instead of an ugly hospital gown makes you feel, well, like YOU again just minutes after giving birth. Here are our favorite robes you can pack in your hospital bag.
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Pregnancy
Cord clamping used to typically happen within the first 15-30 seconds after a baby was born, but today more and more moms are choosing delayed cord clamping. Use this guide to decide if delayed cord clamping is right for you and your baby.
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Pregnancy
Jaundice is surprisingly common in newborns, especially pre-term babies. Find out what causes jaundice in newborns, the signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to treat it.
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Pregnancy
Looking for relief from labor pain? Learn about different types of labor medications and pain management options for childbirth.
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy
Music can help ease your anxiety and help reduce the pain of your contractions. Here's how to create the best birthing playlist for you.
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy
Do you have questions about what is true and what isn't about C-sections? We interviewed two OB-GYN's for some expert advice on the myths and truths surrounding C-sections, so you can get the facts and be more informed when the time comes for your delivery.
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Pregnancy
For some women, labor contractions feel like mild cramps or period pain, while others describe it as the most painful experience of their lives (hence the term ‘labor pains’). Is there a consensus on what you can expect? How can you tell the difference between labor pains and Braxton Hicks also known as false labor?
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Pregnancy
The second stage begins when your cervix is fully dilated, your baby has moved deep into the pelvis, and you are ready to push. During the tiring second stage of labor, aid the effectiveness of your pushing with body positions such as kneeling, upright squatting, and being on all fours.
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Pregnancy
Being active and changing your body's positions during the first stage of labor in your pregnancy can help with childbirth. See helpful active and supported positions using a birthing ball, chair, and cushions.
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