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Benefits of Natural Chidlbirth

By JustMommies staff

There are different methods of natural childbirth out there including the Lamaze method, the Bradley method, hypobirthing, and others. Some women don’t use a particular method at all when approaching natural childbirth. The methods, philosophies, and reasons for choosing natural childbirth vary. For
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Birthing Alone: Single Moms Can Have a Great Birth Too!

By Laura Leavitt

mom having baby shower Birthing as a single mom can be a positive and affirming experience.
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Bloody Show: What Is It, and What Does It Mean?

By JustMommies staff

When you hear about seeing a “bloody show” at the end of your pregnancy, it sounds as if you are in for something dramatic and gory. But it’s not dangerous or necessarily a sign that something has gone wrong; and in fact, many women never experience it. The “bloody show” actually refers to
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Braxton Hicks Contractions

By JustMommies staff

Braxton Hicks contractions are the irregular intermittent contractions that occur during pregnancy. They typically begin around the 20th week of pregnancy, but may begin earlier for women who have had previous pregnancies. Braxton Hicks contractions are described by some as a tightening feeling. Some
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Braxton Hicks Contractions

By JustMommies staff

Braxton Hicks contractions are the irregular intermittent contractions that occur during pregnancy. They typically begin around the 20th week of pregnancy, but may begin earlier for women who have had previous pregnancies. Braxton Hicks contractions are described by some as a tightening feeling. Some
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Cephalopelvic Disproportion: What You Should Know

By Laura Leavitt

woman leaning over couch during labor These long words can be important to know so that your labor and delivery team can make the right calls.
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Cephalopelvic Disproportion: What You Should Know

By Laura Leavitt

woman leaning over couch during labor These long words can be important to know so that your labor and delivery team can make the right calls.
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Cervical Dilation in Pictures

By Patty Malowney

Your doctor has measured you and told you that you are 1 to 2 centimeters dilated, but what does that
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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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Chinese Food to Induce Labor

By JustMommies staff

When you get to your due date you might start asking around for ideas to get labor started. Everyone may have ideas for you to try – having sex, walking, nipple stimulation, drinking castor oil, and you name it. Most of these ideas are not scientifically proven and if they do work, it could just
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