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Stages of Labour
2008-07-01 06:10:00If television and movies were our only means of learning about childbirth, we would all be convinced that a woman’s labour begins when her water breaks, usually while she’s standing in line at the grocery store and surrounded by strangers who gasp as her amniotic fluid splashes on the floor. Fortunately, few labours begin with such drama. But if labour frequently starts without great fanfare, how is a mum to know that it has begun? Read more
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Stretch Marks: Is it Possible to Avoid Them During Pregnancy?
2008-03-11 05:22:04
Having a baby is a beautiful thing, but sometimes that sweet little baby leaves a lasting reminder: stretch marks. Most pregnant women do everything possible to avoid those angry red lines that can appear on your tummy, breasts, buttocks, hips, or thighs. But can you really do anything to prevent them?…Read more (0 comments)
Choosing a Baby Carrier
2008-03-11 03:57:03
Baby carriers come in several different styles, from simple cloth slings and wraps to more elaborate backpack-style carriers with aluminum frames for hiking with older kids. The most popular styles, however, allow the baby to ride on either the parent's chest or hip, facing inwards (for smaller babies)…Read more (0 comments)
Birth plans: Taking a new look
2008-02-03 12:47:08
Birth plans: Taking a new look. Do they really work? Birth plans are written with great promise, but how often do they really deliver on that promise? Perhaps what you want is not routine for the doctor and hospital you've chosen. Sometimes a doctor or a nurse will go out of her way to accommodate you,…Read more (0 comments)
