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negotiating-your-hospital-stay
Is the hospital you’ve chosen totally supportive of the six Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices? Once you educate yourself on the elements of a healthy birth, there may be times you need to ... READ MORE
10-tips-for-better-labor
It often feels like life is moving faster and faster all the time, but in the delivery room, things are actually slowing down. A recent National Institutes of Health study found that ... READ MORE
questions-for-health-care-provider
Finding the right person to care for you and your baby during pregnancy, labor and birth is one of the most important decisions you will make, and it can help you feel confident to push for ... READ MORE
benefits-of-doula
Having a doula is like having a personal trainer. You’re familiar with the equipment at the gym, but a trainer gives you the support you need to finish your workout. Your OB-GYN is usually ... READ MORE
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Choosing a labor doula is a little like falling in love: The chemistry has to be just right. After all, this trained birth assistant will be at your side during one of the most important days ... READ MORE
Some women envision their birth-day as a time to invite anyone who is close and dear to them into the birthing room—mother, sisters, partner/husband, children, in-laws, next-door neighbor—and ... READ MORE
I’ve spent this week interviewing obstetricians and midwives for several upcoming articles.  I also hosted a baby shower.  While none of these events were intended to be “all about cesarean ... READ MORE
Last week, my niece was born. She was born at home, in a birthing tub, surrounded by midwives, doulas and family. When we heard she was here we were quiet more than jubilant. Somehow, knowing ... READ MORE
My mom just came for a visit, and I feel like I’ve just been on vacation.  When she’s here, my mother does the  bulk of what I normally do around the house (and then some)—she cooks; she ... READ MORE