Elena wrote that she’s committed to having a 100 percent natural childbirth because she’s concerned about the effect of pain management interventions on her baby’s health and her ability to ... READ MORE
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More and more women in the United States (and around the world) are having cesarean births. A recent study from the Yale University of Medicine showed two main reasons for the rise: more ... READ MORE
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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
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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
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Once upon a time, the hallmark of Lamaze childbirth education was “breathing” (hee, hoo, hee, hoo). Over the years, Lamaze has evolved into a comprehensive approach to childbirth, part of ... READ MORE
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We’ve seen a lot of headlines lately about labor myths and labor pain and they’ve inspired me to create my own mini-myth list based on a few ideas that keep bubbling up.Myth #1 – Labor is the ... READ MORE
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One very special reader I’ll call Katherine, is expecting her first baby this fall. She’s creative, energetic and super smart. She has an eye for detail, a keen sense of style and just the ... READ MORE
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