Archive for March, 2010

March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth

The Ins and Outs of a Caesarean Section

The Ins and Outs of a Caesarean Section

More than 27% of all births in the United States are caesarean section surgeries. C-sections also happen to be a topic of heated debate as to when and under what circumstances the surgery should be do

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March 21, 2010 / Pregnant Beauty

Maternity Clothes

Maternity Clothes

When nothing else fits, any pregnant woman turns to maternity clothes. And while years ago this meant throwing on your husband’s oversize tee shirt and sweatpants, today there are a variety of cute

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March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth

What is Hypnobirthing?

What is Hypnobirthing?

Historically the first way to give birth, natural childbirth is a philosophy that, if adequately prepared, women can give birth to their child naturally without unnecessary medical intervention. Since

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March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth

Hospital Birth: The Pros & Cons

Hospital Birth: The Pros & Cons

Up until the 1920s, most mothers gave birth to their children at home surrounded by loved ones and assisted, perhaps, by a midwife. By the 1940s, a new standard of hospital childbirth was set, thought

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March 21, 2010 / Pregnancy Complications

Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy

An estimated 4 percent of pregnant women develop diabetes during pregnancy, which is called gestational diabetes. It is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, occurring in 3 to 8 in 100 pr

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March 21, 2010 / Labor and Birth

Maternity Leave Information

Maternity Leave Information

When a woman takes time off work to have a baby, it’s called maternity leave. In today’s modern age, it’s often referred to as parental or family leave. And despite the fact that it sounds like

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March 16, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy

The Importance of Folic Acid in Your Pregnancy

We all know how important it is to take good care of ourselves during pregnancy.  We seek prenatal care, eat a nutritious diet, and try to make the best choices so that our babies will be healthy and

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March 16, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Everyone knows that when you're pregnant, you eat for two.  But your diet isn't the only thing that affects your baby.  Paying special attention to your health will reduce the likelyhood of problems

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March 5, 2010 / Trying to Conceive

Natural Ways to Get Pregnant and Conceive a Baby

Natural Ways to Get Pregnant and Conceive a Baby

Most little girls dream of one day becoming a mom. That’s the reason you often see a small girl cradling a baby doll, tending to its imaginary needs. Unfortunately, reality often steps in and some w

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March 5, 2010 / Healthy Pregnancy

Natural Health And Pregnancy: Safety

It's been confirmed that you are pregnant. Okay, now one usually asks themselves what they can do to help produce the healthiest baby and also maintain their own health and well being. Someone may r

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