natural birth
Lots of women commit during pregnancy to get through labor without drugs or an epidural. They come into labor and delivery with plans and promises, skills and techniques to see them through, ... READ MORE
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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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We've all heard the buzz about healthy gut bacteria (probiotics, anyone?). Well a new study has found that Cesarean sections and baby formula may disrupt the "good" bacteria in newborns' ... READ MORE
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Saturday night date night has most likely taken on a new form during pregnancy. Skip the trip to the theater and watch these great birth flicks in the comfort of your own home, where it’s ... READ MORE
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It’s a big week for mothers, children and midwives. That’s because two events are coinciding this week that celebrate girls and women: International Day Of The Girl is a global event created ... READ MORE
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During last week’s Los Angeles Film Festival, I was invited to a pre-screening Q&A with filmmakers and working mamas Sara Lamm and Mary Wigmore, the duo behind Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and ... READ MORE
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A recent article in the New York Times claims midwives have become increasingly popular healthcare providers because they’re a status symbol. Apparently, upper middle class women are no ... READ MORE
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