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Kids in the Delivery Room
By Laura Leavitt
Decide how your child will be involved in your next birth. Birthing Alone: Single Moms Can Have a Great Birth Too!
By Laura Leavitt
Birthing as a single mom can be a positive and affirming experience. Dealing With Back Labor
By Laura Leavitt
Back labor can be very intense and you will want some relief. How many c-sections can you have?
By Laura Leavitt
Understand the situation and how your doctor can help you plan. The Pros and Cons to Home Birth
By Maria T. Pepin
As you prepare for birth, one of the choices you will need to make is where to deliver your baby. Women can choose between a hospital, birthing center or the comfort of their own home. It’s a good idea to research each option in advance and make an informed decision. Interestingly, around 16,000 women Premature Labor Risk Factors: Are You at Risk for Premature Labor?
By Laura Leavitt
Knowing your risk factors can help you make good decisions. Planning a Successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
By JustMommies staff
Many women who have had a previous cesarean birth question whether or not they should have a repeat c-section or try for a vaginal birth. Most women who have had cesareans can have vaginal births with their following pregnancies. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists "Of
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Emergency Hospital Bag Check List for Dads
By JustMommies staff
Here is a check list of things your wife would like you to bring to the hospital for her. This was written just for the dads so you don’t forget anything important. We only have the essentials listed to make it easy. These are the must haves for the hospital bag. Hospital Bag Check list What to
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Everything You Need to Know About the Bradley Method
By JustMommies staff
By Maria T. Pepin What is the Bradley Method of Childbirth? The Bradley Method (also known as husband-coached childbirth) embraces the idea that childbirth is a natural process and with adequate preparation and education, most women can avoid pain medication and interventions during labor and birth.
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Childbirth Classes: Choosing one right for you
By JustMommies staff
Taking a childbirth education class will help you and your partner prepare for childbirth. There are several child birth philosophies including the Lamaze method, the Bradley method, the Kitzinger method, and Hypnobirthing®. These methods vary on approaches, but all childbirth classes will teach you
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