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Many women who choose planned home birth desire to give birth without medical intervention, they also love the idea of giving birth in a comfortable, familiar environment surrounded by family.
5m read
Aug 2021
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About 1 in every 3 newborns in the US are delivered by C-section. Every woman should learn about C-sections even if they’re hoping for a traditional vaginal birth. It never hurts to be informed and prepared just in case.
6m read
Aug 2021
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Childbirth is a natural part of creation, and biological women alone are able and privileged to experience this phenomenal feat of bringing new life into the world. The natural process of giving birth is truly remarkable, however, medical intervention became a necessity to reduce infant mortality rates.
5m read
Jun 2021
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Labor and delivery is hard work - but it shouldn’t just be the mother’s job to bring a new baby into the world! Spouses, partners, friends, or family members can be great assistants during a mother’s labor, and it’s important to rally around a mother as she faces the momentous task of birthing a baby.
6m read
May 2021
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Calculating when you're going to pop isn't wholly accurate. Its main purpose is to prepare would-be mothers and give them estimated dates on the most important events- pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
3m read
May 2021
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Bringing new life into the world isn’t easy. Certainly not so when there’s also a pandemic happening. Despite the relentless coronavirus, the birth of a new child is still a beautiful occasion.
4m read
May 2021
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Women have been giving birth at home since the beginning of time, and I wanted to connect to the first woman, my ancestors, and mother nature by choosing homebirth.
4m read
Mar 2021
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Pregnancy is fun time time filled with excitement and anticipation - but many expectant mothers forget one of the most important parts: labor and delivery! If you’re getting nervous about delivering your baby, follow these steps to craft a birth plan.
4m read
Oct 2020
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Did you know that almost 1 in 3 births in the U.S. happens via C-section? Despite this growing figure, many women still report facing unnecessary pressure and judgment surrounding this surgical procedure meant to bring babies safely into the world.
5m read
Sep 2020
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Are you full-term and baby-ready? Hoping to bring on labor at home? From “pregnancy pizza” to long walks, read on to find out our readers’ best tips for jump-starting your labor safely!
5m read
Jul 2020
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Know what to expect after you have your baby.
5m read
Aug 2019
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Toward the end of your pregnancy, you may begin to wonder when and how to pack a hospital bag. Good news: packing for the hospital doesn’t have to ...
6m read
May 2019
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