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The words “easy labor” may seem like an oxymoron, but there are steps you can take, both throughout pregnancy and during labor, to make your experience less stressful and more comfortable, ... READ MORE
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Hello again! The continuation of Lena's birth story...On the way to the hospital, my contractions got more intense. We stopped at a cafe on the way there for my "farmer's breakfast" on the ... READ MORE
Hello from the other end of the rainbow!Because I'm so long-winded, and because I know that if I were a reader, I'd want every single detail, I'm going to split this into two entries: one to ... READ MORE
Emily and Aron welcomed their baby girl, Lena, into the world at 4:54 on Thursday, October 18th, weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Aron writes that Lena and Emily are healthy, happy, and ... READ MORE
I've been reconsidering my decision to opt for an epidural this time around. After my labor experience with Julia, I vowed to never attempt a natural birth again. But suddenly I'm wondering ... READ MORE
Megan's expecting her second baby. She had an epidural and a quick labor with her first but didn't like not having control of her body. She's hoping for an un-medicated labor this time and is ... READ MORE
It's interesting how many people are wondering about the same stuff. This week's emails were all about sex, drugs and epidurals. OK, not exactly rock and roll but what can you do?Let's talk ... READ MORE
In July 1990, I delivered my second son at home with the help of a midwife, a dear woman named G.B. who ran the mothers’ support group I belonged to, one devoted to breastfeeding, cotton ... READ MORE