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Massage for the Expectant Mother
Massage for pregnancy and labor.
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Pregnancy and Summertime Travel
Pregnant? Thinking about a summertime get-away? Here are some important tips for expectant moms to consider.
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Rude Comments about Pregnancy
Pregnant women get lots of smiles and good wishes-- and lots of comments that are shockingly rude! Here are some comments that are thoroughly inappropriate.
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St. Gerard-Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers
The birth story of a Catholic woman, who relied on her own strength and faith in God to guide the labor and birth of her second child.
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The Three Phases Of Labor
Labor is separated into three distinct phases, early, active and transition. Each phase has its own distinct characteristics.
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The Three Phases Of Labor
Labor is separated into three distinct phases, early, active and transition. Each phase has its own distinct characteristics.
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Travel and Pregnancy-A Summertime Guide
Pregnant? Thinking about a summertime get-away? Here are some important tips for expectant moms to consider.
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Ways to Cope with Morning Sickness
The vast majority of women experience some degree of morning sickness. Learn how to manage morning sickness as well as watch for warning signs.
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Taking Measures To Achieve Comfort During Labor
Laboring is a painful process, but there are methods of easing the pain, and making it easier.
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Should You Consider A Home Birth?
The popularity of home births is growing, and with good reason. A home birth offers expectant parents a familiar and warm place to experience the miracle of birth.
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A New Parent's Guide to Baby Registries
Registering for gifts has benefits for the parent(s)-to-be as well as the baby shower guests.
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Baby Shower Gift Ideas
For baby shower gift ideas, look at the expectant mother's baby gift registry. Consider purchasing newborn necessities or buy a personalized baby present.
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Breastfeeding in the Birth Plan
Expectant mothers need to think through all aspects of their birth plan, including how and when they want to first feed their newborn. Plan to nurse right after birth.
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Herpes and Pregnancy
An overview of the special circumstances surrounding herpes, pregnancy and birth.
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Is It Really Labor?
For expectant mothers, distinguishing the difference between real labor and false labor can be tricky, and sometimes difficult.
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Pregnancy and Depression
Consult your doctor regarding anti-depressant medication during pregnancy and weigh the benefits and risks of this kind of drug usage on the fetus and on yourself.
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PUPPPs - Pregnancy Skin Rash
What is this pregnancy related skin rash? What are its symptoms? How long does this rash last, and what is the best method of treatment?
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The American Baby Shower
Are American baby showers really cheesy, lame with parlor games? Or worse, purely commercial? Do that have a legitimate historical or psychological background?
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Childbirth Class 101
With such a wide variety of options, it is important for expectant parents to research the different classes available to them, in order to find one to meet their needs.
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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Women should abstain from drinking at all during pregnancy due to the high risk of severe alcohol related health problems and birth defects in their unborn children.
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Arriving At The Hospital: What Happens Next?
Many expectant mothers have visions of spontaneously going into labor and rushing into the hospital moments before delivering. However, many find that this scene plays out a lot differently than they had imagined.
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Creating a Baby Gift Registry
Expectant parents should consider the number of shower guests before registering for their newborn and choose products in a variety of categories and price ranges.
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Host A Long Distance Baby Shower
Organize a shower by mail, complete with an outpouring of family advice and gifts that will be long remembered by the expectant mother.
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Induced Labor: Is It More Painful?
Induced labor is a procedure that is becoming more common place in today's hospitals. In this article I describe why an induced labor may be more painful than a normal labor, as well as the steps that are taken to induce labor.
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Pregnancy Nutrition Series
Nutrition is one of the most important issues during pregnancy. Find answers to nearly every question you might have about healthy pregnancy nutrition.
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THE SINGING DIARY: PRE-BIRTH
Birth is accompanied by a complete musical score that you and I will continue creating, until the day we die.
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Job Trend Alert! Midwife 75K
Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation in the USA. There is also a massive shortage for specialty nurses such as a certified midwife who can earn in excess of 75K.
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Long Labors and What to do?
Labor may last for several days for some mothers. This slower process may be helpful to further ready the mother's body and the baby for active labor.
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Midwives in Canada
In Canada, a midwife provides professional prenatal care to low risk women, attends labour and birth, and cares for the mother and baby for six weeks postpartum.
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Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
While there is no known cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) there are some proven steps parents can take to prevent SIDS and protect babies from crib death.
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About Blessingways
Would you like an alternative to the materialized modern day baby shower? Consider a blessingway ceremony!
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Can a labor epidural increase your risk of a cesarean birth?
Epidural anesthesia comes with risks and benefits. Read more about this review of a new study on how epidurals can increase your risk of having a cesarean birth and how to prepare for having birth with an epidural.

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Studying At Work
Returning to university or college study while you are working (full or part time) and caring for a child can be very difficult.
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Book Review: Misconceptions
Sophie Townsend's debut novel is a moving reflection on love, grief and friendship.
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Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
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Caffeine and Pregnancy
Limiting caffeine intake during pregnancy is important. Taking in too much caffeine while pregnant can be harmful to both mother and baby.
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Dangers of Smoking During Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy puts an unborn baby at a greater risk of potentially dangerous health problems. There are number of reasons why pregnant women should not smoke.
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DHA and Pregnancy
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to promote healthy brain development in a fetus when taken as a supplement by an expectant mother during pregnancy.
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Folic Acid and Pregnancy
It is recommended that pregnant women take folic acid supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy in order to help protect their baby against certain birth defects.
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Listeria and Pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid eating soft-serve ice cream. Soft-serve ice cream machines may contain a bacteria known as Listeria that is harmful if ingested in pregnancy.
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Magic in Ancient India
What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination?
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Non-Stress Tests
If your due date has come and gone, your care provider may recommend a non-stress test. An NST monitors your baby's heart rate in response to movement.
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Planning a Baby Shower
Ideas for planning a celebration to welcome a new baby!
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Prenatal Vitamins and Pregnancy
Prenatal supplements are recommended for all pregnant women. Women who cannot tolerate the supplement have other options to meet added nutritional needs as well.
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Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding
Many women are surprised that breastfeeding doesn't always "come naturally". However, there are several things you can do to lay the foundation for a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby.
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Relieving Morning Sickness
Natural alternatives for morning sickness are the safest way for an expectant mother to relieve nausea and vomiting often associated with early pregnancy.
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The Importance of Prenatal Care
This artilce discusess the prenatal period, and the care essential for ensuring healthiness mother, developing baby, and the entire family.
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The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
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