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81The Miracle of Waterbirth
Photo by The Picture People. I was 36 weeks along with Gavin. When I was pregnant with my daughter in 2001, I did an enormous amount of research on what kind of birth I wanted. It was then that I stumbled...
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90How to deliver a baby at home (emergency situation)
Delivering a baby at home, unassisted, can cause fear in the most courageous heart, but really, it needn't. Birth is a very natural process and, in most cases, not a medical emergency. Unplanned homebirth, even unplanned CAR birth, happens all the time with happy results all around.
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73Stillborn Babies
What happens when pregnancy goes wrong ? have you had a still born child or know someone that has. In the UK 1 in 3000 children that are born are stillborn. Going through a still birth labour can be terrible and the after effects remain with you for life.
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77Childbirth - in like a banana, out like a pineapple!
“Granny! Auntie Daf!” Fenella called out again. The blood wasa steady trickle dripping into the toilet bowl.Her Granny and Auntie Daf hurried to the toilet, and bothcrowded around Fenella in the tiny...
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77Choosing a Midwife: Midwives and Midwifery
What is the difference between certified nurse midwife and a lay midwife? Is midwifery safe? Is it legal? Exactly what is a midwife and what do they do?
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74Monster of Leeds
An impoverished mother, known as Mother Leeds, already had 12 children to her credit in 1735. When she became pregnant a 13th time, it is said that she cursed her condition. How would she feed yet another...
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75Pregnant, Now what? - Looking for a midwife, and ante-natal care
You are pregnant! Now what? So you've just had a positive pregnancy test? Congratulations! Firstly, sit down and take the news in. It's a big change in your life, and a surprise however hard you've been...
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72How 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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73Health Care Provider Options for Childbirth: Obstetricians, Family Practitioners, and Midwives
Expectant mothers today have more choices than ever when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth health care. This article looks at the basic philosophies and options available. Midwifery Model of Care vs....
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66Being the mom of 10 four month olds
My first baby was particular. If she liked something a certain way then that's the only way she took it. If I laid on my left side she liked it. If I laid on my right side she would kick me until I turned...
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