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Cesarean Section Birth

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Cesarean Section Birth

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Cesarean Section Birth

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Hypnobirthing – What Is It, and How Can I Do It?

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant moms at childbirth class Hypnobirthing is a way to focus through your birth process.
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Inducing Labor: What Happens During Labor Induction

By Laura Leavitt

We've heard the term "induce" before, but read on to learn what it really means and why it can be helpful.
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Kids in the Delivery Room

By Laura Leavitt

children with pregnant woman and partner kids in the delivery room Decide how your child will be involved in your next birth.
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Labor and Childbirth Myths

By Laura Leavitt

woman laboring in birth pool There aren't a lot of definite facts about your labor - it is different for many different women.
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Labor Cake - Chocolate Cake to Induce Labor?

By JustMommies staff

Well, we’ve heard of it all but chocolate cake to bring on labor? Sounds yummy so why not? This labor inducing recipe sprouted life somewhere on the internet. Moms are always looking for different things to try and this recipe is a lot more appealing than a castor oil and O.J. shake. How does it
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"Labor Inducing" Cookie Recipe

By JustMommies staff

A lot of moms start hunting for ideas to naturally induce labor when they get to the end of pregnancy. You may have heard that taking a ride on a bumpy road, walking, or sex may help to bring on labor, but what other natural things can you try? Some moms swear that ginger can jump start your labor.
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Labor Inducing Salad

By JustMommies staff

Waiting for labor to start can be nerve wracking. During the last few weeks every twinge, cramp, or trickle can make a woman wonder is this it? It's during these moments that pregnant moms may start thinking about ways to get labor going. They might not desire a medical induction, but they might want
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Losing Your Mucous Plug

By JustMommies staff

What is the mucous plug (or mucus plug)? The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby. What does the mucous plug look like? Some women describe
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Macaroni & Cheese with A1 Steak Sauce to Induce Labor

By JustMommies staff

We know what you’re thinking. Who would purposely eat macaroni and cheese with A1 sauce? A pregnant woman desperate to get her baby to come out, of course. We know this recipe isn’t the best tasting recipe out there but hey you know what they say “don’t knock it until you tried it”. Right?
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Natural Childbirth Cheat Sheet

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant mom in birth pool Here are some of the things to learn about beforehand.
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