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Top 5 things your midwife will not tell you at the pre-birth Classes.57

Top 5 things your midwife will not tell you at the pre-birth Classes.

When you find out you're pregnant there is, in most cases, a great sense of joy, you hear the stories from friends and family, you read the books, take the classes and you feel like a super hero because you know you are growing a very special person...

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Birthing Choices67

Birthing Choices

An overview of the decisions an expectant mother will face, including natural vs pain free, OBGYN vs midwife, and homebirth vs hospital birth.

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The Safety and Benefits of Home Birth56

The Safety and Benefits of Home Birth

While the majority of women in this country give birth in the hospital setting, a small percentage of women choose to have their baby at home (about 0.6%). Because this goes against the cultural norm, many wonder if home birth is really a safe...

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What is a Doula?55

What is a Doula?

The word doula comes from the Greek word meaning servant. A doula is an individual who has the training and experience necessary to provide emotional as well as physical support during the labor process. It is important to note that doulas do not...

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Are You in Labor? A Midwife's Guide67

Are You in Labor? A Midwife's Guide

Sometimes it's hard to know what is true labor and when is the best time to go to the hospital or call your midwife. Here is a reassuring guide by a nurse-midwife to help you avoid an unnecessary trip.

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Call the Midwife, BBC Drama - What Happens Next? A preview of Series Season 280

Call the Midwife, BBC Drama - What Happens Next? A preview of Series Season 2

‘Call the Midwife’ is a smash hit, new comedy drama from the BBC. Find out about heart warming East End life in the 1950s including babies born in pubs. Here is why obstetrics might give Downton Abbey a run for its money plus future Midwife plot lines!

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Induction of Labor for Prolonged Pregnancy62

Induction of Labor for Prolonged Pregnancy

There are a number of serious health complications associated with post-term or prolonged pregnancy, for both women and their unborn babies. This article discusses methods of inducing labour in women who experience prolonged pregnancy. The most...

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What to Expect During an Antenatal Appointment58

What to Expect During an Antenatal Appointment

Antenatal appointments are important in monitoring the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. This article discusses what to expect during antenatal appointments, with a focus on the 28 week appointment. An assessment of maternal...

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Pregnancy - Midwife or OB/GYN?70

Pregnancy - Midwife or OB/GYN?

CONGRATULATIONS! You're pregnant! Whether you've just peed on a stick (which is much harder than it sounds) or have had your suspicions confirmed by a doctor your head is probably spinning. Finding out that you're pregnant can be overwhelming, on...

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Pregnancy: Choosing a Doctor or Midwife72

Pregnancy: Choosing a Doctor or Midwife

Prenatal care is directly related to having a healthy pregnancy. Choosing a prenatal care provider is very important. Read more to find out what your provider options are.

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