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9 Reasons You SHOULD Eat and Drink During Labor
Nothing By Mouth So many women, 60%, are told by their hospitals, nurses, and doctors that they should have no food during labor and nothing to drink. This is a perfect example of one of those hospital policies that has perpetuated for years and years but is not...
6 Ways to Enjoy Your Pregnancy More
You truly can enjoy your pregnancy and not worry so much or feel miserable. Try these 6 pregnancy tips to get the most out of this life-changing experience. 1. Eat More Protein and More Calories for a Healthier Pregnancy Yes, that’s right! I just gave you permission...
9 Ways to Do Nipple Stimulation – Prep Your Cervix or Trigger Labor to Begin
Nipple stimulation can have an effect on your cervix and your uterus. If you are past your due date by a few days up to almost two weeks, it can cause labor to begin. If you’re not quite 40 weeks, it can help prepare your cervix for labor. This will help your labor go faster and be more productive.
Postpartum Lady Bits – 9 Tricks to Heal Fast!
If you had a vaginal birth, your postpartum “Lady Bits” are going to be sore, and swollen. These tips can help you heal faster and feel better postpartum.
A Beginner’s Guide to Prenatal Yoga
For expectant moms, finding the best exercise can be difficult because their bodies undergo a lot of changes, daily! Staying fit and healthy while pregnant can alleviate symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, and back pain. Prenatal Yoga is now one of the best ways to...
7 Surprising Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is one highly recommended activity for pregnant women who want to prepare for childbirth. It can improve the strength and flexibility of your muscles, and develop proper breathing during labor.
11 Signs of a Poor Latch – Breastfeeding
The most common cause of nipple pain while breastfeeding is a Poor Latch. If you have sore nipples and you see any of these 11 sign of a poor latch, you need to see a certified lactation consultant (ICBLC).
8 Signs Labor is About to Begin!
If you pay close attention, you can see these 8 signs that labor is about to start soon. Then you’ll know. You’ll be holding your baby soon!
How to Get Your Baby to Move Inside the Uterus
Once you hit that 5month mark in your pregnancy, you can start to feel your growing baby move inside the uterus. At first it feels like a little butterfly floating around in your belly. Ah! But then that miraculous feeling of those first real kicks and stretches of a...
I Am Large. I Am Open. I Am Capable. A Birth Story.
If She Can Do It, So Can I My mom is not a particularly big woman. In fact, she is petite. However, she gave birth to two very big babies. My sister was born at over 10 pounds, and I was just under 10 pounds. I knew that I was probably going to give birth to a big...
