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6 Ways to Own Your Planned Cesarean Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Having a cesarean birth doesn't mean that you have to give up all of the control or your desires for the birth of your baby. Here are some things to consider for your upcoming birth.
Things Have Changed in Maternity Care Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
TeeQee warns you of listening to women who had babies 20 years ago - she says things have changed!
Expecting a 36 Weeker After Complete Previa Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
MsLadyV talks about her upcoming birth after bedrest for a complete placenta previa.
Healing from Postpartum Depression Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Paula shares her story of healing from postpartum depression, including what happened in her next pregnancy.
Jennifer and Jessica Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Jennifer and Jessica are twin girls, here's their baby name drama.
Can being hit in the stomach cause a miscarriage? Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Falling, being in a car wreck, or even acts of domestic or intimate partner violence can be worrisome. Sometimes it may even cause risk to your pregnancy.
Could the ultrasound be wrong about baby's sex? Created: Sunday, January 16, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Many couples choose to find out the sex of their baby at an ultrasound about midway through their pregnancy. But sometimes those ultrasounds are wrong...
5 Reasons You Might Need Pelvic Rest in Pregnancy Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A look at why you might be told you need to give it a pelvic rest.
9 Reasons Women Want an Epidural Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A look at common reasons why women choose epidural anesthesia.
Episiotomy Created: Monday, May 15, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Episiotomy is a medical procedure that scares many people in labor and birth. There is a lot of medical evidence showing you that it is not needed in most cases, but there are ways to discuss this ...
Most Popular Twin Names in 2011 Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
The Social Security Administration most popular twin baby names for 2011.
Lamaze International - Childbirth Education Classes & Certification Created: Sunday, January 24, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Lamaze International is one of the oldest and most respected childbirth education organization in the world. They train childbirth educators and advocate for pregnant women internationally.
Preventing the Unnecessary Cesarean Created: Sunday, October 02, 2005 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
The cesarean rates are up for the third year in a row, and the American College of OB/GYNs wants to know why more first time mothers are having cesareans. Learn how to prevent the unnecessary cesar...
Dads and Pregnancy Created: Thursday, January 08, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Advice for dads who are expecting a baby - from other dads who have been there.
8 Things You Worry Will Happen at Your Baby Shower Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Many moms have worries about baby showers. Are your fears listed here?
Baby Haylee's birth story Created: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A Birth Story
Baby B's Birth Story Created: Monday, January 05, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
An amazing story of love, loss and birth. (With a happy ending!)
Financing Pregnancy Created: Saturday, January 03, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
How much will it cost you to be pregnant? What do you have to have to have a baby?
Mitchell Paul's Birth Created: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Mitchell Paul's Birth Story
Top 5 Labor & Birth Fears Created: Friday, March 18, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
We're all worried about a lot of things when it comes to giving birth. While some of these may be personal fears, there are some common threads of what worries women when giving birth. Do your fea...
Labor and Birth with Twins Created: Thursday, January 08, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
A look at how you give birth to twins or other multiples from the first contraction to the first cries.
Staying Cool During the Hot Days (and Nights) of Summer Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Here are a few tips to keep cool in the warmth of the summer sun.
Summer Pregnancy Comfort Tips Created: Saturday, November 22, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Keep your cool with these sensible summer comfort ideas during pregnancy
Surviving the Summer Heat in Pregnancy Created: Thursday, January 08, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
How to handle the hot, humid summer while pregnant. You can still have fun in the sun while pregnant.
Top 100 Baby Boy Names 2011 Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
These are the most popular baby names for boys 2011.
Top 100 Baby Girl Names in 2011 Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The most popular baby names for girls 2011.
Top 100 Baby Boy Names Created: Friday, May 08, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
These are the most popular baby names for boys.
Top 100 Baby Girl Names Created: Friday, May 08, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The most popular baby names for girls from the birth certificate data.
Labor Positioning with a Partner Created: Friday, July 22, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Having someone help you with positioning for labor and birth is of great benefit. Not only is there someone else to remember which position works well with what situation, but there is also the phy...
Resources for Unplanned Pregnancy Created: Saturday, December 26, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? Perhaps your birth control failed or you weren't using any, either way, many pregnancies are unintended.
Planning a VBAC When Your Partner Isn’t Sure Created: Friday, February 11, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A look at how communication can help you and your partner find a happy medium when planning for a VBAC, even when he is not convinced that a VBAC is a good idea.
How to Tell Your Parents You're Pregnant Created: Thursday, June 10, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Being a pregnant teen can be very hard and one of the hardest things that you may face in the beginning of your pregnancy is talking to your parents. So how do you tell your parents you're pregnant?

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