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72Pregnancy-Should I have my labor induced?
With today's medical advances, many women are having their labor induced for different reasons, and there are different methods in which this can be done. Reasons that labor is induced include both elective...
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74How 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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61The Joy of Childbirth
I don't know about most mothers, but my experience with childbirth was a nightmare. I was told, by my mother, about how it was difficult but beautiful. I think the only "beautiful" thing to come out of it was...
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72Labor Induction: How it Works
Pregnancy is a funny thing. At first you are elated about the idea of it all; a growing being inside you, the enjoyment of eating for 2, and the amazing changes taking place inside and outside of your...
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68I planned on a natural childbirth... (my traumatic birth story)
I planned on a natural birth (no pain medication) for my son. He was due on June 29, 2006. I took for granted that I would have a natural birth. When I was pregnant there were no childbirth classes in our...
59Oxytocin and the bonding miracle or why we stay married for so long.
She strains and pushes, veins bulging on her neck, sweat collecting on her forehead, until slowly the head begins to show and suddenly a POP and the entire head is out. I reach for the shoulders and guide...
54Maternity Acupressure
Maternity acupressure is an absolute essential for everyone considering natural childbirth. I know that's a strong statement, but it's absolutely true. Think about it. When you're planning on going all...
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45Natural Childbirth
As you begin to learn and prepare for the birth of your baby you will be asked whether youre aiming for a natural childbirth It depends on who you ask Ive heard nurses define it as a vaginal birth even...
