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Reason You’ll Want a Birth Class on Your Second+ Baby
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When Should I Start Drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea?
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Does Vaginal Bleeding Mean a Miscarriage in Early Pregnancy?
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What is Cervical Ripening?
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Can Excessive Coughing During Pregnancy Hurt the Baby?
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5 Mistakes People Make in Their Third Trimester
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Is a “Walking Epidural” A Real Thing?
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Can Curb Walking Induce Labor?
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3 Things to Do When your Doctor Says You Have a Big Baby
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Can You Suck in Your Stomach When Pregnant?
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How to Tell if Your Baby is Head Down
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4 Signs You’re Almost In Labor
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Your Labor Induction with Cervidil (Dinoprostone): What to expect?
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What is Stripping Membranes? (Membrane Sweep)
You're tired of being pregnant and you've heard of a magical cure called a membrane sweep (or …
The Best Affordable Birth Classes
Taking a birth class can seem like it will cost a LOT of money. But, you can find options with an …
6 Reasons You Need to Take a Birth Class
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Signs You Are Dilating: Symptoms of cervical dilation
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Does Labor Still Hurt With an Epidural?
How much labor pain should you expect during labor when you have an epidural? Should you expect to …
Sharp Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: Causes at 21’ish weeks?
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How Bad Does the Epidural Hurt? What to expect during placement.
Women who plan on vaginal birth may wonder how painful the placement and infusion of epidural …
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Normal Daily Fetal Movement – Kick Counts
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6 Easy Ways to Get Relief from Hip Pain During Pregnancy
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7 Gross Things About Childbirth
Childbirth seems pretty magical. You create a human and it magically appears on your chest... but …
Being Induced at 37 Weeks: What should you expect?
It sounds like you're considering an induction of labor around 37 weeks pregnant. How will it be …
IV During Labor – Do you NEED IV fluids in labor and delivery?
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Best Online Birthing Classes for Teen Moms
Are you a teen mom, or love one and you'd love for them to get a childbirth class in? I have a …
Diarrhea at 38 Weeks Pregnant: Is it a sign of labor?
Having diarrhea can be a sign of labor, it can also be a sign that you had something that didn't sit …
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The Pregnancy Glucose Test for Gestational Diabetes
The gestational diabetes test is most often offered towards the end of your second trimester (but …
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Can You Request to Induce Labor at 37 Weeks?
You may be miserable, or your mom's in town or for a variety of reasons you may want to be induced 3 …
What is an “Unfavorable Cervix”? What does it mean for your labor?
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How to Be a Supportive Husband and Partner During Pregnancy
What should a husband or partner do? What are the best ways to support your partner during …
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5 Signs Your Birth is Going to Be Hard
Today I want to tell you five things to watch for your birth to be hard. These are things that can …
How is Cytotec (Misoprostol) Given for Labor Induction?
Having an induction of labor can be confusing. Your friends may have had their medicine through the …
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Cytotec Labor Induction: What to expect?
There are a few medication options when you are planning to start lab (called induction of labor). …
Can You Sleep Through Contractions – Especially Early Labor?
Can you sleep through contractions? It's a great question because sleeping is a great way to …
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When to start Eating Dates During Pregnancy?
Studies have shown that eating dates in later pregnancy can have many benefits. In this …
Do You Wear a Bra During Labor?
Most people aren't sure if they should wear a bra during labor. While no choice has to be final, as …
Do Most Women Go Into Labor at Night?
You might be wondering if there is a time of day that you are more likely to start contractions than …
Best Time to Get an Epidural During Labor
When is the best time to request epidural anesthesia? Will getting it earlier or later prolong …
Feel Baby Move in Lower Abdomen: 20 Weeks Pregnant
Feeling baby move for the fist time is one of the most magical parts of pregnancy. However, it may …
Symptoms of Lightening: Is 35 Weeks to Early?
People may ask you if your baby has "dropped" yet, or your provider may say that baby has dropped -- …
Why Can’t You Get an Epidural After a Point During Childbirth?
You may be wanting to get an epidural, but not sure at what point you CAN'T get during childbirth …
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Reasons They Induce Labor at 37 Weeks of Pregnancy
Having a labor induction before or at 37 weeks is something each pregnant woman and her partner …
Pain Between Your Legs During Pregnancy: Is it Pelvic Pain?
Pain between your legs during pregnancy is not uncommon. There are a few reasons why you may …
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Sleeping Positions to Induce Labor: Best Positions to Dilate
Is there a certain way to lay during sleep to induce labor? There are things you can do help …
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How Long Does an Induction of Labor Take?
Induction of labor is definitely a process. How long will your labor induction take? What should …
Belly Button Pain During Pregnancy (Second Trimester)
It is an odd sensation when your belly button starts changing and adjusting as your stomach changes …
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Does Leaking Colostrum Mean Labor is Close?
With all the changes with your body during pregnancy some colostrum leaking can make you wonder what …
When Should I Start Using a Birthing Ball?
Using a birthing ball can have a lot of benefits for your pregnancy. Today I'm going to share …
Avoid Failing the Glucose Test During Pregnancy
The glucose tolerance test is something people endure during their pregnancy. Today we're …
When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy – 36 weeks?
While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread …
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Can I Be Induced at 37 Weeks Due to Pain
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27 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development & Position
What is baby doing in the womb as you enter your third trimester around 27 weeks of pregnancy? It …
4 Ways to Prevent Birth Trauma Before, During or After Birth
Today I want to talk a bit about birth trauma and what you can do to try to prevent it happening in …
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11 Easy Ways to Prepare for your Labor Induction
Preparing for your induction can be intimidating. Suddenly, something that was unknown seems …
Can I Get An Epidural at 7 Centimeters? Is it too late?
Requesting an epidural is an important choice -- and choosing it too early or too late can have …
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Are Childbirth Classes Covered by Health Insurance?
New parents may wonder if childbirth education classes are covered by insurance -- and if they are …
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30 weeks Pregnant and Baby’s Movements Have Slowed Down
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Signs of Labor
Knowing if you're going into labor will dominate a good part of your time as you get closer to your …
When Does Your Stomach Start to Get Hard When Pregnant
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Kidney Stone vs Childbirth Pain — Which is Worse?
Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth? What is, in fact, the worst pain out there? Today we’ll …
Can You Use a Heating Pad While Pregnant?
Normally, when you feel achy or that your body needs some rest a heating pad is a great idea. …
The 7 Most Important Questions To Ask Your OB-GYN When Pregnant
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Cramping at 24 Weeks Pregnant
Cramping during your second trimester of pregnancy can be worrisome. What should you do if …
Once Baby is Head Down Can They Turn Again?
Maybe you've had an ultrasound or your doctor has said that your baby is in a head-down …
Do Birth Classes Improve Birth Outcomes? What do the studies show?
Is taking a childbirth class (also called prenatal classes, birth classes or pregnancy classes) …
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Cytotec vs Pitocin: What’s best for your labor induction?
Cytotec (also known as Misoprostol) and pitocin are different agents that are used for an induction …
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When Can I Get a Labor Epidural?
Many people wonder WHEN in their labor they can be given the epidural. Today we'll discuss that, as …
Can You Feel the Baby Coming Out With the Epidural?
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39 Weeks Pregnant with Extreme Fatigue & Tiredness
Are you headed towards you due date and feeling a TON of fatigue as you go about your day. …
What Does it Mean When One Pregnancy Test is Positive and the Other is Negative?
It is not unusual to have one pregnancy test show up positive and another one show negative. But, …
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32 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound: What will the scan be?
Getting an ultrasound at 32-weeks is very different than getting one earlier on in your …
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How Dilated Are You When You Lose Your Mucus Plug?
Losing you mucus plug sounds as magical as it is... but what does that surprise when you wipe or …
Symptoms of Baby Turning Head Down
Knowing what position your baby is in can be hard to tell. Baby will most likely need to be …
How Long Can You Stay 1 cm Dilated?
Are you pregnant and curious about how long you might stay 1cm dilated? As a soon-to-be mom, it's …
How to Induce Labor at 2 Cm Dilated?
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When to Start Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy & Birth
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When Will the Hospital Admit You For Labor?
When should you go the hospital to have your baby? Most people don't want to go to the …
Can a Hot Bath Induce Labor at 39 Weeks?
Will a warm bath help get contractions going? Let an experienced labor nurse help you know how a …
Orange Discharge When you Wipe During Pregnancy
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When does Pregnancy Brain Start? Is it real?
You may be feeling more forgetful than you'd like -- or maybe you actually feel like your brain …
Increased Baby Movements Before Labor
Do you notice baby moving more and wonder if it's a sign of labor? In general baby's movements …
The Best Pregnancy Classes for Couples
New moms may be looking for a great option to get prepared for their upcoming labor and birth. …
How Many Weeks is Six Months Pregnant?
Whether you're an expectant parent counting down the days until your little one arrives, or a …
Light Pink Spotting Discharge at 38 Weeks Pregnant
If you're having some light pink spotting you may wonder what's going on. For much of your early …
Pitocin Induction of Labor: What to expect
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Signs You Passed Your Glucose Screening Test During Pregnancy
So, you took your glucose test, and you're anxious for the results? Can you TELL if you passed your …
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What To Do About A Selfish Husband During Pregnancy?
Husbands can seen awfully selfish to their pregnant wife during pregnancy. It's not enough that you …
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Can you ski while pregnant?
We all know that pregnant women face a lot of restrictions; but if you're an avid skier, it can be …
C-Section Scar Pain During Early Pregnancy
Going through a pregnancy can already be filled with enough challenges, so it is only natural to …
Alternatives to Tinyhood: Best online childbirth and parenting classes you can take!
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Why Do Doctors Push Inductions of Labor?
Later in pregnancy your doctor may start discussing an induction of labor with you. Many people …
Can I Eat Hot Cheetos While Pregnant?
There are a lot of things you may consider giving up during pregnancy due to the risks involved. …
Bleeding at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding at any point during pregnancy can make you really worried. But, the worries change …
When Will My Doctor Induce Labor?
A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare …
Jaw Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring many changes and challenges to your body, and in some cases, women may find …
Can I Get Lip Fillers While Pregnant?
Are you expecting a baby, but wondering if certain beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy? Lip …
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?
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What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?
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