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83Delivering Your Baby: Epidural or Natural?
Choosing between natural childbirth or controlling pain utilizing an epidural. Pros and cons of each scenario from a woman who's experienced both.
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80You're 7 Months Pregnant... Now What?
Laying back, you look down at your stomach and see what appears to be an alien trying to claw it's way out. Don't freak out. That's just your bundle of joy doing gymnastics. You've hit the 7...
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75How to Prepare for Natural Childbirth
As I planned this hub, I had to make a decision: I could either make this personal and express my feelings throughout the hub in a subjective manner, or I could be entirely objective and pass on information...
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82Create a Better Birth Plan: How to Write One and What It Can and Cannot Do For You
A birth plan is a written record of your preferences for childbirth. It serves as a notice to healthcare professionals who may not be personally acquainted with you and your family. You can include everything...
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79Birth Plan - How To Write A Birth Plan
Every pregnant woman needs to create a birth plan. They are a great tool for effective communication – it will allow you to convey your needs and wishes to the medical team that will be with you.
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55My Fiances Birth Story
As my pregnancy drew to an end and D-day quickly approached, I found my original excitement and anticipation being quickly replaced by impatient discomfort and an exasperated belief that my baby was NEVER...
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73Pregnancy-BirthPlans
What is a Birth Plan? You may be thinking about whether to make one, what to put in it, or even how rigid you should be about sticking to one. In my opinion, the only good thing about a birth plan is that...
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64Birth
Introduction The birth of a child is quite easily the most anticipated step for a woman during her nine months of pregnancy. There is great excitement as the opportunity to see your little one is...
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73Preparing for Baby: Writing a Birth Plan
Preparing for childbirth is an exciting time in a woman’s life. When I was pregnant with my first child, I did everything the pregnancy books recommended, including writing a birth plan. Since I had never...
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56Natural Birth – Want it, But Can’t Handle It?
I have met so many wonderful pregnant women that sell themselves short. When I ask them of their plans for birth, they jump and say, ‘epidural, epidural, epidural!!’ They have shut themselves off...
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