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Real birth story: Twins

By Pregnancy Contributor

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After months of bed rest, a C-section brings joy and relief We had our first ultrasound the day after my husband’s birthday, when I was about 12 weeks pregnant. As soon as the technician placed the transducer on my abdomen, we saw two black circular sacs and knew it was twins. Shock hit...

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Real birth story: A painful and perfect home birth

By Pregnancy Contributor

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When I was pregnant for the first time I did a ton of research. I really wanted a home birth, but I couldn’t convince my husband of its safety. So, I settled on a hospital instead. When my water broke and labor didn’t start, I was induced with Pitocin and...

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Real Birth Story: Right On Time

By Pregnancy Editors

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A new mom learns you just can’t plan these things.

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Real birth story: Unexpectedly pregnant

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A couple without hope becomes unexpectedly pregnant After eight years of marriage, and countless failed attempts at pregnancy, my husband and I completely lost hope of having a baby. We were living our lives in despair. Then one day I went in for my regular checkup for diabetes. My endocrinologist examined my...

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Real birth story: My wayward birth

By Pregnancy Contributor

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Our birth plan consisted of two items: 1. Don’t get stuck in traffic and become a Daily News headline: “Baby Boy Born on Brooklyn Bridge.” 2. Take advantage of the miracles of modern medicine in the form of painkillers and machines with comforting whirrs beeps that let us know the baby is safe. My husband, Wayne, and...

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Real birth story: When does this surgery start?

By Emme Lukasik

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If there’s one thing about childbirth I know for sure, it’s this: Clear, rational thoughts do not exist for laboring women. With a broken water bag and contractions increasing in frequency and intensity, I knew one spring afternoon that my little one was on her way. So, I did the...

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Real birth stories: Dream labor

By Pregnancy Contributor

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No morning sickness. No cravings. For me, being pregnant had felt a lot like not being pregnant, so I was eager to discover how my perceptions of labor would compare to the real thing. On the night before my due date, I climbed into bed and felt a kick, then...

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Birth Story: Thanks, Coach and Doula

By Pregnancy Editors

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This marathon mom pushed her endurance - with the right help.

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