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How important is prenatal education for getting good quality patient care? An article published in The Los Angeles Times about a study conducted by The Child & Family Research Institute and ... READ MORE
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When Valerie Rowekamp’s labor started, it felt like an annoying case of menstrual cramps. During the hours that followed, the cramping became “downright uncomfortable, but not necessarily ... READ MORE
While your birth experience will be as unique to you as your new baby, the phases of labor and delivery are the same for everyone. During pregnancy the opening of your uterus, the cervix, is ... READ MORE
Deborah is 36 weeks pregnant and has gestational diabetes. She’s been careful about diet and exercise and has maintained very stable blood sugar levels. Her doctor, however, is warning her ... READ MORE
Kim commented on a recent blog, “It was only during my pre-admittance paperwork appointment that I found out an epidural means a catheter is left in your spinal column/spinal membrane for the ... READ MORE
On March 8, I’ll be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day at the National CARE Conference in DC.  Privately, I’ve been celebrating the power of women to make a ... READ MORE
It’s reader-question day. Patricia is six months pregnant with her first baby and has three great ones that a lot of women ask:Does an epidural slow down labor?Does epidural medication reach ... READ MORE