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6 Tips for a Natural Childbirth

September 15th, 2025

If you have decided that natural childbirth is right for you, here are some tips to help you prepare for and get through it.

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19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

April 2nd, 2024

What you decide for your birth plan has many consequences for you and baby. Here we take you through some of the important decisions you need to make...

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5 Ways to Conquer Negative Feelings About Giving Birth

March 18th, 2024

The thought of giving birth usually gives rise to a number of feelings and most of them are pretty terrifying! BUT....you can overcome these negative feelings around birth. Learn about them here...

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5 Common Pitocin Induction Questions Answered (By a Labor Nurse!)

March 4th, 2024

Are you planning an upcoming induction for your baby? We'll help you answer some of the most common questions surrounding Pitocin, and labor inductions.

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8 Reasons He May Not Be Attracted to You After Seeing You Give Birth

February 4th, 2024

If it seems that your husband is uninterested in sex after your baby is born, fret not. There are a number of reasons for this, & they're usually temporary.

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Is a C-Section More Painful Than a Vaginal Birth?

January 3rd, 2024

C-Section or vaginal delivery? Which is going to hurt the most? It's something that most soon to be moms think about. There are quite a few factors to weigh up when deciding how to give birth. Which will you decide on....

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What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two

10 Ways to Make Sure You Have a Healthy Bond with Your Baby

New parents, and new moms in particular, have a lot on their mind when it comes to “things you mustn’t get wrong with your newborn.”

10 Things Women Hate About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical time. It’s also a time of feeling constantly irritated, annoyed and bloated. Life has ups and downs and so

What Pregnancy Will Teach You About Yourself – 14 Moms Share Their Powerful Life Lessons

At its most basic level pregnancy is a physical process that we hope will bring us a healthy baby but pregnancy often gives us many

10 Ways Pregnancy Can Damage Your Body

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but during those magical nine months you may notice that you experience some rather odd symptoms. Fortunately, for the most

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

Are you thinking about asking for an elective induction? Or has your healthcare provider suggested you have one? Either way it’s important to know the

6 Ways to Have a Healthy Baby (During Pregnancy)

You’re pregnant — or you want to be. So even if you’re usually the most laid back human on the planet, you might be starting

5 Reasons NOT to Worry About Pooping During Labor & Delivery

Are you freaking out about the thought of pooping during labor and delivery? Have those articles telling you how NOT to poop made you think

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

Here we look at the physical feelings and experiences that might come with miscarriage. We’ll talk about what a miscarriage might feel like, and how

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

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