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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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How to Use a Left Side Lying Comfort Position in Labor
Lying comfort positions in labor are generally a welcomed suggestion. Moms in labor get tired of standing, squatting, or kneeling during their contractions. Alt
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How to Use A Back-to-Front Standing Comfort Position in Labor
Standing comfort positions in labor are essential for good movement, laboring, and positioning of the baby. Many women really love standing positions because it
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How to Use a Sitting Comfort Position in Labor
Sitting in labor is generally uncomfortable for moms in labor. However, sitting on a birth ball is usually more comfortable because it contours to her body. Sit
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How to Stretch Your Back in Labor Using a Hands and Knees Position
Laboring moms love to stretch their backs. All of those back muscles get really sore from the added weight and the intensity of the contractions. Lots of women
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How to Prepare Yourself for a Baby Delivery
Every mother knows how big the excitement is in waiting for her baby delivery. It's the happiest day ever when your baby is in your arms. The time during the ba
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How to Use a Hanging Squat Position in Labor
Laboring moms often want to change positions throughout their labor. Not only does it feel good, but it assists the baby in his or her rotation through the pelv
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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 Differentiate Between Real and False Labor
It can be difficult for an expectant mother to tell the difference between genuine and false labor, which is also known as "Braxton Hicks" contractions. This is
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How to Become a Natural Childbirth Instructor
Many couples aim for a natural childbirth, but feel their hospital-based childbirth classes don't prepare them well. However, a natural childbirth instructor, w
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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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How to Have an Amniotomy
An amniotomy, or artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), is when a doctor or midwife breaks a pregnant woman's bag of waters. Many women have the choice to have
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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 Use Hypnosis During Childbirth
Hypnosis during childbirth is a popular choice for many people who are aiming for a natural childbirth or who are trying to wait as long as possible before gett
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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
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How to Use Hypnobirthing for Childbirth
Hypnobirthing is a system of childbirthing that allows you to enter a state of deep physical and mental relaxation during childbirth. When using this system, ma