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Childbirth Education Classes

For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the laborand birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Manywomen and their partners choose to attend childbirth classes to...

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Midwives

The term midwife reflects a philosophy of care–one that is directed toward women and their individual reproductive needs. A midwife usually offers a variety of options and seeks to eliminate or...

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Cord Blood Banking

Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placentafollowing birth. It is blood that is usually discarded. Cord blood bankingutilizes external facilities as a place to store and...

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Having a Doula: Is a Doula for Me?

The word doula is a Greek word meaning women’s servant.Women have been serving other women in childbirth for many centuries andhave proven that support from another woman has a positive impact on...

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Labor & Birth Terms to Know

Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption): The placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall before the baby is born. Amniotic Fluid: This protective liquid, consisting mostly of fetal urine...

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Childbirth Education Classes

For most pregnant women labor and birth are joyful experiences. However, because the experience can also be overwhelming, many women and their partners choose childbirth classes as a way of dealing...

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Creating Your Birth Plan

The birth of your baby should be one of the most memorable, life-changing and joyful experiences of your life. You will want to spend time thinking through the details of your hopes and desires for...

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Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises, also called pelvic floor exercises, help strengthen the muscles that support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Kegel exercises also help strengthen vaginal muscles. What are the...

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Maternity Insurance

Maternity insurance, Pregnancy coverage, maternity coverage, or pregnancy insurance are all speaking about the same thing. This coverage can be provided by an employer or secured individually....

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Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth Education Classes: Types and Benefits For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Many women and their...

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Midwives

Midwives: Benefits of Having a Midwife The term midwife reflects a philosophy of care that is directed toward women and their individual reproductive needs. A midwife usually offers a variety of...

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Having a Doula: Is a Doula for Me?

Having a Doula: Their Benefits and Purpose The word doula is a Greek word meaning women’s servant. Women have been serving others in childbirth for many centuries and have proven that support from...

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Labor & Birth Terms to Know

Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption): The placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall before the baby is born.  Amniotic Fluid: This protective liquid, consisting mostly of fetal urine...

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Creating Your Birth Plan

The birth of your baby should be one of the most memorable, life-changing, and joyful experiences of your life. You will want to spend time thinking through the details of your hopes and desires for...

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Kegel Exercises

Kegel Exercises: Benefits and How to Do Them Kegel exercises, also called pelvic floor exercises, help strengthen the muscles that support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Kegel exercises also help...

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