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Labor Pains: What To Really Expect
There is loads of misinformation about what women will experience during labor. Here is what to truly expect.
Why Does Labor & Delivery Have To Be Painful?
We are going to take a closer look at childbirth, and why it hurts.
How To Have A Home Birth With Minimal Pain
There are some ways to have a home birth with minimal pain, and they are all worth a shot to help mom have the birth that she wants.
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How To Prepare For An Unmedicated Birth
For those who do not want an epidural to assist them with birthing their babies, an unmedicated birth may be a good option.
Why Some Moms Will Never Try A Home Birth Again
Giving birth at home can be a magical experience. But for some women, it is something they will never try again.
Laughing Gas In Labor Is Becoming More Popular In The US
This is commonly used in other countries, like the UK, but it is only now catching on in the US.
Intimacy Following Childbirth Is Not Hindered By Type Of Delivery
There is thought that vaginal birth can decrease some sexual enjoyment and that a c-section would not have the same impact.
How To Avoid Tearing During Labor
Whether you want a medicated birth or a natural delivery, many labor and delivery horror stories include tearing during labor but it can be avoided.
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Why Induction Isn't Right For Every Overdue Pregnancy
Choosing to induce labor is something that should be done after weighing the pros and cons when the pregnancy is overdue.
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Post-Epidural Side Effects You Need To Know About
As with all anesthetics and related drugs, there are side effects to using epidurals.
How To Prevent Vaginal Tearing During Delivery
The female body is designed to have babies. But tears do happen. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize that risk.
Everything You Need To Know About Sitz Baths
After delivering a baby, there can be pain or discomfort. Something that sitz baths can address.
How To Accept News About An Emergency C-Section
An emergency C-section was not in the birth plan. But when it happens, mothers need to find ways to wrap their heads around it and quickly.
Gentle Cesarean Explained (& Practical Advice For New Moms)
Not feeling involved in the delivery process of babies is a complaint of mothers having C-sections. This is something gentle C-sections can fix.
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The Secret To Having A No-Scream Natural Birth
No-scream natural births are not completely silent, contrary to what their name alludes to.
10 Most-Asked Questions When Your Water Breaks
Knowing what happens after water breaks is the difference between moms going into panic mode or remaining calm.
I Refuse To Be Shamed For Getting An Epidural & Here's Why
I wasn’t trying to be a hero, I was trying to get a baby out of me.
How To Naturally Induce Labor At Home
Here are a few gentle tips mom-to-be can do in the comfort of her own home that may encourage her baby to come.
10 Signs Your Nurse Isn't Taking Care Of You After Delivery
Women need the care of nurses postpartum to ensure they are healthy, well, and feel prepared to care for their babies once discharged.