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A Home Waterbirth
The story of Calvin's birth. Born December 16, 1998.
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Baby too Big?
Is having a big baby a good reason for inducing labor or having a cesarean? Can you deliver a large baby without risk to the baby?
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Born into Her Daddy's Hands
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
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Is this Labour?
Nearly every woman questions whether or not she is actually in labour. What are the signs of labour and how are these distinguished from 'false labour'?
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My Own Journey into Motherhood - 2
Part 2 of this Contributing Editor's own Motherhood path.
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Natural Birth vs. Medicated Birth
The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?
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Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
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Unassisted Birth
Unassisted birth is getting attention as more women are seeking a way to have a natural childbirth without excessive, and often unnecessary, intervention.
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Billings Ovulation Method
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
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Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
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Charting Your Fertility Signs: Basal Body Temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
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Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
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Emotions and Choices in Miscarriage
My personal experiences with two late miscarriages, the first one resulting in a D&C at the hospital and the most recent one unassisted at home.
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Feminism and Natural Family Planning
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
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Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
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Lunaception, Part 1
Join Louise Lacey as she searches for a natural way to avoid conception, discovers the power of moonlight, feels the rhythm of the universe. . .and a whole lot more!
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NFP Success Story #2: Living with PCOS
The second in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. This month, Laurie shares how nfp techniques, along with medical intervention, help her live with the challenges of PCOS.
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NFP Success Story #4: Catholic Commitment
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
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Nutrition and Your Fertility
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
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Sophie's Birth Story
My fourth birth, my first homebirth, with my three children present and my husband delivering the baby.
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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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Taking Charge: Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
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Birth Control - What's out there?
A compilation of available birth control options, with brief descriptions.
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High Praises For TCOYF
A bit of a book review combined with a bit of a story. One book that you must read!
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How to Have a Natural Childbirth
Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.
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Preparing for Birth
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
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Preparing for a Natural Childbirth
Giving birth without drugs or surgery is less common than using an epidural or cesarean, but with preparation and confidence it is achievable for most women.
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Unnatural Births
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
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Hypnobirthing-What's It All About?
A unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, providing the missing link, that allows women to call upon their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in the way that most mirrors nature.
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Approaching Fertility Naturally
In the twenty-first century the term “infertility” is very prevalent. In the modern countries of the world, there are more women now than ever facing infertility problems (the inability to conceive).
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Extended Breastfeeding
Many women are choosing to breastfeed their toddlers. Here's why.
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Vitex: The Woman's Herb
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
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Book review: Pregnancy and Childbirth Tips
Thousands of North American women are benefiting from the value of the wisdom and advice offered in the national bestselling book Pregnancy & Childbirth Tips by Childbirth Researcher and author Gail J. Dahl.
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Christmas Origins
How grand christmas traditions were introduced...
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Concerns over the Safety of Waterbirth
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
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Epidurals for Birth
Epidural analgesia often adds other medical interventions into the picture. Are there ways for mothers to use an epidural but avoid some of the pitfalls?
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Midwife or Obstetrician
The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?
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My Personal View of Fertility Monitors
A fertility monitor is a device that alerts to impending ovulation. They go by many different names: fertility monitor, ovulation monitor, ovulation microscope, fertility microscope, saliva monitor, saliva microscope are the popular names, with the term “fertility monitor” being the most popular. They require samples of saliva, urine or cervical fluid to run the test. There are many different brands and types of fertility monitors ranging from around $20 to $400.
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Pregnant warrior: Pregnancy Wellness and Yoga
The concentration, focus, breathing techniques, and strength required for childbirth are all essential elements of yoga. Read how yoga is a great way to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for labor and childbirth.
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Should You Use A Midwife?
The use of midwives in the delivery room is on the rise. New mothers now have more options available to them and using a midwife can be the key to avoiding unnecessary medical intervention.
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Birthing Alternatives
Many couples find traditional hospital births impersonal and cold. Today, there are several birthing alternatives for healthy women with normal pregnancies.
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Caesarean Sections: How & Why They Are Done
The rate of caesarean sections are on the rise. It is important for all pregnant women to prepare themselves for the risks of a possible caesarean section.
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Do Epidurals affect Babies?
Epidurals are administered to a growing number of women in labor today. A frequent question women want to know is whether an epidural will affect their baby.
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Labor Inductions - Part II
Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.
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What is labour really like?
It's time to shift paradigms and recognize labour for what it is - a powerful journey towards life.
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Preparing for Birth
Birth can be exhilarating and empowering. Some mothers feel little pain and even describe giving birth as pleasurable. Other mothers feel quite a lot of pain. But once you hold your little one in your arms, it is worth it all.
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Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
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Alphabetical Index of Articles
To find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, nutrition and more, simply scroll down to the topic and click on the article you want to read.
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Arielle: A VBAC Success
<B>My 3rd pregnancy was a complicated one - with gestational diabetes, preterm labor at 30 weeks, 7 weeks of bedrest, magnesium sulfate and Brethine to stop the contractions. All I could do was hope for one more</B> day...and to top it off I was hoping for a VBAC...
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