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Delaying the Bath
Posted on March 13, 2013 by Karen in PregnancySt. John Mother Nurture Project has begun a wonderful trend! http://mothernurtureproject.com/2013/03/04/delaying-the-bath/
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Cesarean rates by hospital
Posted on March 5, 2013 by Karen in PregnancyThis is an interesting website which rates hospitals around the country by the % of cesareans they perform. It also talks about reducing the rate of inductions before 39 weeks gestation. http://www.cesareanrates.com/
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Laughing gas.. is it safe?
Posted on February 2, 2013 by Karen in PregnancyAn article written by Holly Ramer of Concord, NH for the Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/14/laughing-gas-childbirth_n_822657.html
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Interesting statistics from the CDC
Posted on January 21, 2013 by Karen in PregnancyThe CDC keeps some interesting birthing statistics. Here are the numbers based on the latest information. You can click on individual topics to dig further. I dug, and was very interested in what I discovered. Click on the link to go directly to the site! http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/births.htm
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Common Objections to Delayed Cord Clamping – What’s The Evidence Say?
Posted on November 14, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyA helpful Q&A style format that consumers and professionals can use to discuss this important topic. http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=5730#.UKJmuBAe3fo.facebook
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Dr. Shannon’s Tips for a “Natural” or Un-medicated Birth
Posted on September 6, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyIf your goal is an un-medicated birth/natural vaginal birth…read below!!! http://evidencebasedbirth.com/2012/06/08/dr-shannons-tips-for-a-natural-or-un-medicated-birth/
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Why Does Pregnancy Last 9 Months?
Posted on August 28, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyIf human newborns came out as fully developed as chimp babies, human pregnancy would have to last at least twice as long. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/28/160174038/why-does-pregnancy-last-9-months
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Induced Labor Increases Risk of Birth Complications
Posted on August 11, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyInducing labor in pregnant women when it’s not medically necessary increases the risk of complications for both mother and child, a new study reveals. http://www.medindia.net/news/induced-labor-increases-risk-of-birth-complications-99521-1.htm
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Avoiding an Epidural
Posted on June 1, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyAre you deciding between getting an epidural or delivering your baby without drugs? Laura Kalehoff, Executive Editor of American Baby Magazine tells everything you need to know about how to go drug free during your delivery on CBS news. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501643_162-57441371/avoiding-an-epidural/
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You can do this!
Posted on May 16, 2012 by Karen in PregnancyThis is me, two hours before my son was born. I was an insulin dependant gestational diabetic. As you can see, I have no IV, no continuous fetal monitoring, and I was up and walking. I could eat and drink as I wished. I could do these things because I was prepared physically, mentally, and [...]
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