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Stripping Membranes
Ten Reasons to Hire a Birth Doula
Understand the role of doulas better and how they can help you. The Bed Rest Debate: Is Bed Rest During Pregnancy Effective?
Is bed rest going to do what we think it will do? The Bottom Line: An Alternative Method for Checking Cervical Dilation
The standard method for birth professionals to measure cervical dilation and effacement is the vaginal examination. When a midwife or doctor checks a woman’s cervix, she reaches her gloved hand inside the vagina and measures how many finger widths the opening of the cervix is. A centimeter is approximately The Lamaze Method of Childbirth
Lamaze is intended to empower women giving birth. The Pros and Cons to Home Birth
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 The Truth About the Estimated Due Date
Babies are born at a range of gestational ages. The Truth About the Estimated Due Date
Babies are born at a range of gestational ages. Timing Contractions
One of the best ways to know how far along your labor is is through this timing method. 