Pregnancy
How to Understand Fetal Monitoring
Fetal monitoring is watching and listening to the baby's heart rate for indicators of stress, particularly during labor and birth. There are essentially four di
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Public Skating Rinks Near Westford, Massachusetts
Tucked away amid rustic farms and dense woodlands, the pastoral landscape of Westford, Massachusetts, creates a setting ripe with recreational activities. Set 4
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Hiking the Pyrenees in France
For a diehard hiker, the French Pyrenees bring to mind one single, large-scale, classic and undeniable route: the GR10, or "Sentier des Pyrenees." The GR10 trav
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How to Make an Herb Bath for Postpartum Moms
Herb baths have been used for centuries to treat many illnesses. They have also been used to promote healing. A postpartum herb bath is a combination of many ge
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Mt. Lemmon Bike Riding in Tucson, Arizona
Rising more than 6,500 feet above the city of Tucson, Mt. Lemmon provides bike riders with a host of opportunities to enjoy natural surroundings ranging from de
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Safari and Adventure Camping in Kenya
Kenya has some of nature's most remarkable national parks and wildlife viewing in the world. Lions, leopards, hyenas, hippos and a multitude of other animals ro
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How to Heal After a Cesarean
After a cesarean there are a few things you can do to heal quickly. 5 Steps to Heal After a Cesarean 1. Getting up and moving as soon as possible
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How to Choose a Hospital or Birth Center Delivery
Today many more women are choosing to give birth at birthing centers, rather than in a hospital. There are many reasons for this, including more involved care a
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Trek Trails in Arizona for SUVs
Heading off on one of Arizona's backroads is one of the most scenic ways to experience the best of the state's varied landscape. While trucks and jeeps can take
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Rock Climbing in Mormon Lake, Arizona
Grey basalt outcroppings thrust among the ponderosa pine forest surrounding Arizona's largest natural lake. Mormon Lake in northern Arizona is less than 30 mile
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How to Choose an OB/GYN
Choosing an OB/GYN is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your life. This is the person who will be responsible for bringing your future son or d
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How to Get a Paracervical Block
Paracervical blocks, given during childbirth, were once very common. While paracervical blocks can give good pain relief from the discomfort of dilation and can