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3 Reasons To Have a Birth Plan

March 29, 2016

A birth plan is a list of preferences for your labor and delivery. They may not be followed 100%, but it's still a good idea to have them. Here's...

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

How to Tell When You're in Labor

March 29, 2016

From the different stages to signs you'll be starting soon, prepare yourself for labor by knowing the facts.

tags: baby , birth plan , contractions , false labor , induced labor , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

Third Trimester: A Closer Look at the Home Stretch...

March 29, 2016

From your baby's point of view, there's still a lot of work to be done before coming into the world. Here's a look at what she's working on during...

tags: birth plan , first trimester , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester

Developing A Birth Plan: Why Expectant Moms Should...

March 29, 2016

A birth plan is a useful tool for expectant mothers. But it's important to be flexible in both creating and implementing your preferences.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

The ABC's of Pregnancy

March 29, 2016

Just like your baby will one day learn the alphabet, you can use that same teaching tool to study up on the ABCs of pregnancy information.

tags: birth plan , first trimester , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , second trimester , third trimester

Should You Have an Epidural During Childbirth?

March 29, 2016

More than half of women who give birth in hospitals use epidurals. What should you think about when making the decision?

tags: birth plan , epidural , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

5 People You Want on Your Labor and Delivery Team

March 29, 2016

Having a team in place can be a huge stress relief and help you focus on the big job: delivering your baby.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , preparing for baby

You're Pregnant! How to Find an OBGYN

March 29, 2016

Think you know how to find an OBGYN? Follow these tips to make sure you're asking the right people the right questions.

tags: baby , birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Your Labor and Delivery Team: Who Should Be In...

March 29, 2016

When you're transitioning into labor and delivery, knowing who you want in the room–and who you don't–is key.

tags: baby , birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

3 Ways to Prepare for a Natural Labor and Delivery

March 29, 2016

If you're determined to have a natural labor and delivery, here's what you should do to prepare.

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , maternity-leave , motherhood , natural labor , pregnancy , preparing for baby

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3 Reasons To Have a Birth Plan

How to Tell When You're in Labor

Third Trimester: A Closer Look at the Home Stretch...

Developing A Birth Plan: Why Expectant Moms Should...

The ABC's of Pregnancy

Should You Have an Epidural During Childbirth?

5 People You Want on Your Labor and Delivery Team

You're Pregnant! How to Find an OBGYN

Your Labor and Delivery Team: Who Should Be In...

3 Ways to Prepare for a Natural Labor and Delivery