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Is Back Labor Worse Than Belly Labor?

July 6th, 2024

What does back labor feel like? Is back labor worse than belly labor? Here we talk about what back labor is, its risk factors, causes, and how to alleviate the pain....

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7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

June 30th, 2024

Want to maximize your chances of a smooth labor without complications? Here are the top 7 secrets every mom to be needs to know about how to have a good birth...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

June 27th, 2024

Is a medical induction of labor right for you, your baby and your personal situation? Here we go through the pros and cons of induction of labor using the latest research to guide us....

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What does a Labor Support Doula Actually Do?

June 13th, 2024

A labor support doula can help you in so many ways during your labor and delivery. Evidence shows that your delivery will go more smoothly with them there as well...

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5 Common Pitocin Induction Questions Answered (By a Labor Nurse!)

March 4th, 2024

Are you planning an upcoming induction for your baby? We'll help you answer some of the most common questions surrounding Pitocin, and labor inductions.

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

What Does Labor REALLY Feel Like?

When you ask women what their greatest fears are about childbirth, the pain of labor is at the top of the list. The catch is

The Chinese Gender Prediction Calendar – A Guide

One of the most common questions we have when we discover we’re pregnant is “will my baby be a boy or a girl?“. The Chinese

10 Ways to Make Sure You Have a Healthy Bond with Your Baby

New parents, and new moms in particular, have a lot on their mind when it comes to “things you mustn’t get wrong with your newborn.”

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

Here we look at the physical feelings and experiences that might come with miscarriage. We’ll talk about what a miscarriage might feel like, and how

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Should I Buy a Home Fetal Doppler? Are They Safe?

Fetal dopplers for home use are now widely available and many parents-to-be understandably like the idea of being able to check on baby whenever they

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

Whether it’s your first, second, third, or eighth pregnancy, you will probably have an idea of how you would like your labor and delivery to

Vomiting During the Third Trimester. Is it Normal?

The third trimester of pregnancy is a strange time. You’ve made your way through that rocky first trimester when all you wanted to do was lay

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

Are you freaking out about the thought of pooping during labor and delivery? Have those articles telling you how NOT to poop made you think

7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

You’re pregnant — or you’re trying to get pregnant. And…you smoke. You probably already know that smoking and pregnancy are not a good combination. But

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