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Bye, bye birth plan
There are plenty of things to plan for when expecting a baby, but labor and birth isn't always one of them. Labor can be (very)...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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The truth about false labor
If you're ready to run to the hospital after your first contraction, slow down — it could be false labor. Then again, it could be...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Is it really labor?
Wondering how on earth you'll know when labor has really started? You're not alone. Childbirth educator and doula, Ami Burns, has...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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When home birth doesn’t work out
A home birth is a big deal — and when it doesn't go as planned, it can be stressful and depressing. Here's why a home birth may...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Secrets of the labor and delivery room
Wondering what your options for birth in a hospital really are? Ami Burns, CD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE shares five secrets so you can make...Max 5 stars60My Rating -
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Push for the best maternity care: The new Lamaze campaign
On March 22, Lamaze International launched its brand new campaign, Push for Your Baby, to encourage parents to seek out the best...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: Is it right for you?
More women plan to have a home birth, but it’s not right for everyone. Answering these four questions is a good way to start...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: Handling all the "what ifs?"
When planning a home birth, the last thing on your mind is having to go to the hospital. While low-risk labor and birth usually goes...Max 5 stars50My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: How to involve your older kids without traumatizing them for life
For many moms, the thought of older children attending the home birth of their siblings is one of bonding and family togetherness....Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: Forget boiled water, how about a placenta container?
You may have heard the old wives' tale about having to boil water during a home birth. While that's just a myth, and midwives bring...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: Convincing everyone you're not crazy
Home birth moms aren't six cans of crazy – but try telling that to family and friends. Here are sensible tips from a midwife – and...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: It's not just for hippies anymore
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows home birth in the U.S. increased 29 percent from 0.56 percent of...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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Planning a home birth: The midwife dilemma
Depending on where you live, it may be challenging to find a home-birth midwife – it may even be illegal for her to practice. Read...Max 5 stars100My Rating
