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How to Prepare Your Body for a Normal Vaginal Delivery
Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most transformational experiences anyone can have. Most expectant mothers hope for a normal vaginal delivery because it typically involves fewer surgical risks, faster recovery, and better early bonding opportunities with the baby. Preparing your body for this process – physically, mentally, and emotionally – can improve your chances of a safe and fulfilling birth experience. What Is Normal Delivery? A normal vaginal delivery is when…
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Delayed Clamping of Umbilical Cord
If you’re curious about delayed cord clamping and want to know the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right place. Clamping the cord separates the baby from the placenta and it is usually done immediately after birth, but recently there’s been a move to delay the clamping process. Certified…
C-sections: A crash course
No matter how much you prepare for labor and delivery, there’s always a chance things won’t go exactly as planned.
6 simple secrets for upping your chances of a natural birth
When I was pregnant with my first child, I wanted to go natural. No interventions for me! Women have birthed for eons without assistance—so I certainly didn’t need to pay attention in my labor class or hire a doula. My nutrition and exercise regimen? Digging organic cheese crackers out of…
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