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86Delivering 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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85Nine Months Pregnant and You Want Me To Do WHAT?
What does a heated cigar, a bag of freezer-burned vegetables, sticking your bottom in the air, and diving in a pool of water have in common with 9-month pregnant momma? Read on and find out.
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84Epidurals and Narcotics During Labor - Yes or No?
There are many styles of childbirth in America and the world and choices to be made -- Pain controlling medications may or may not be your best choice.
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81Health 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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80Create 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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84Top 5 Black Stand Up Comedians
I was putting together a list of my favorite Top 5 Comedians Ever when I noticed a small problem (of sorts); everyone on it was black. And male. Now, it's not that there aren't white, Asian or other comedians...
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79birth in water
A universal statement for a woman who has had one waterbirth is that she would "never give birth in any other way". The experience of giving birth in water gives woman the feeling of capability and confidence...
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75Induce Labor With Acupressure -Some Information and Tips.
Similar to acupuncture, acupressure has been used for thousands of years in eastern cultures as a way of easing a mother's pain during labor. A few historians and scholars believe acupressure actually...
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70How 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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69MP3 Hypnosis For Childbirth
Self-hypnosis can be defined as a self-induced trance state. Hypnosis induced by yourself, focusing your mind in a positive way, affirmations, and relaxation. This concept is closely related to...
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