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Let this pregnancy guide help you learn all you can about staying is healthy as you can. The difference between achieving the birth you want, and the birth that is the norm in the US, is all about your knowledge and education. Your body is changing, you’re growing not only externally, but in your mind and spirit also. Take this journey with all the information you need to make this an unforgettable time in your life!
Kegels During Pregnancy Do what now during pregnancy? Oh, just the same old thing you hear all the time: exercise. Kegels are an exercise to do doing pregnancy that’s just way too easy and the best part is you get a ton of benies back for doing them. Dr. Arthur Kegel is the “inventor” for [...]
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// Nowadays, everyone knows yoga benefits and the number of yoga practitioners is increasing on a daily basis across the world. Even though, regular practitioners can experience various yoga benefits in life. Yoga practice is the ideal exercise for pregnant women. Various yoga techniques can be practiced before, during and after pregnancy. Women can experience [...]
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Why I decided to Go the Viacord Way for my Cord Blood Banking Why did I choose Viacord? After I decided to preserve my baby’s cord blood, the question I faced was: What company could I trust to preserve the blood? I wanted a company that was an industry leader in the area of scientific [...]
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First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Your First Trimester // Your first trimester refers to the first three months of your pregnancy. Even before you decide to get pregnant, you should prepare your body. Increasing folic acid, staying away from medications that aren’t needed, staying away from alcohol ect ect. Now that you know [...]
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There are some early pregnancy pains that you may not have heard much about. Not everyone has the same symptoms and no two pregnancies are alike. If your curios as to what’s normal and what isn’t, always consult your caregiver! Here are a few common early pregnancy pains. Breast Soreness Breast soreness may be one [...]
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This is a common question among women considering natural childbirth. Carla posted a comment on the natural childbirth videoHer actual question was “Can you tell me how you psyched yourself through the pain?” This is a hard question because everyone has a different definition of pain, and a different tolerance for pain. I’ll speak from [...]
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// When women become pregnant the egg is fertilized at usually forms into a cute little human being within what is known as the womb. [tag]Ectopic pregnancy[/tag] occurs when the egg germinates outside of the uterus (womb). There are different reasons why this can happen and only one solution if this condition occurs. The …
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// I’m really intrigued by this topic? // I come from a small town, where most people I know did not breastfeed, and many of them also chose to circumcise their sons. Actually? I didn’t know anyone who breastfed and never saw an uncircumcised penis? ( on a baby or a grown man) My aim [...]
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// Your Birth Story, and why you need one Yeah, you need to write down your birth story. Trust me. My six year old and my 4 year old love hearing about their birthdays. They’ve both memorized each other’s birth stories also. Sometimes I’ll remember more details and they’re more than thrilled to hear every [...]
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// DNA testing during pregnancy is something that must be addressed in this day and age. The reasons why this test needs to be done are self explanatory, but if you do need to have one done, here is some information about getting a DNA test during pregnancy. The only way this could be done [...]
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[tag]Maternity leave[/tag] has been shown to provide significant benefits to new mothers and their families. It helps women avoid the pressure to reduce their employment, leave their careers, and stay home with the children. Protected paid leave means that women don’t have to choose between their jobs and their families. It also means that it’s [...]
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27 facts about the cervix and how it acts during labor // // When it is close to time to deliver your baby, the cervix starts to efface, or thin, and dilate, or open. This is to prepare for the baby to go through the birth canal. The rate at which cervical dilation and effacement [...]
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// // You’ve received the wonderful news that a baby is on the way. It is your first (or second, or third) child and excitement abounds in the household and through your circle of friends. Since you are well loved, many people wish to through you a celebration of sorts. Traditionally baby showers are given [...]
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Why Natural childbirth you ask? Are you intersted in having a natural childbirth? Curious as to why women choose to forego medication and choose a natural childbirth? Bringing a child into this world naturally is an amazing experience and something you are more than capable of doing. All you need is the knowledge and the [...]
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Birth Center and Birth Center Statistics Women who choose birth centers for delivery have already made the decision for a natural childbirth experience. These centers offer a more “home like” feel as opposed to, how some women put it “clinical feel” of the hospital. Birth centers provide an option that is more centered around family [...]
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Natural Ways to Prevent Pregnancy Oftentimes when a child begins its life, the pregnancy was something that was well thought out and welcomed by both the father and the mother. Sometimes it may not be the perfect time to have a child, whether it is for medical, personal or financial reasons. It is important …
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How To Avoid Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Resources
Signs of Labor | Cervix Dilation
A Baby Shower Alternative: BlessingwaysReader Question | How I Handled Labor Pain
Hypnobirthing Classes- what to expect
How Being a Natural Mom Saves You Thousands
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