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Is Back Labor Worse Than Belly Labor?

July 6th, 2024

What does back labor feel like? Is back labor worse than belly labor? Here we talk about what back labor is, its risk factors, causes, and how to alleviate the pain....

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7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

June 30th, 2024

Want to maximize your chances of a smooth labor without complications? Here are the top 7 secrets every mom to be needs to know about how to have a good birth...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

June 27th, 2024

Is a medical induction of labor right for you, your baby and your personal situation? Here we go through the pros and cons of induction of labor using the latest research to guide us....

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What does a Labor Support Doula Actually Do?

June 13th, 2024

A labor support doula can help you in so many ways during your labor and delivery. Evidence shows that your delivery will go more smoothly with them there as well...

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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.

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.”

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

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 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

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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Can’t Poop? Safe Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy

Not being able to poop (AKA constipation) is a common problem in pregnancy. Luckily there are a number of remedies you can use to help

Strep B Infection in Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment

Strep B. Heard of it? Possibly not—until you’re pregnant. Here’s the lowdown on what Strep B is, why it’s important, and how it is treated.

7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

Almost every mother looks forward to the day her baby will be born with a mixture of excitement and fear. What will happen that day?

The Chinese Gender Prediction Calendar – A Guide

One of the most common questions we have when we discover we’re pregnant is “will my baby be a boy or a girl?“. The Chinese

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

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