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Doulas
The first time a woman is pregnant is a time of anticipation, excitement, fear and sometimes, sorrow. It is a maze of emotions that can be unexpected and overwhelming. Most mothers can be confident in the chances of having a healthy and safe pregnancy and labor, but despite the marvels of medical technology there is an emotional component that is missing from the care of a pregnant woman and her needs before and during labor. Doulas offer a serv ...
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Home Birth
Are you contemplating a home birth? Perhaps like many women in North America you are seeking to avoid invasive medical treatments and desire a relaxed, warm environment to welcome your child into. If this is the first home birth you are considering it is wise to ask questions regarding the safety of the home birth experience. What should you consider before deciding and what steps should you take to ensure the health of yourself and your infant? ...
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Prenatal Vitamins
The human body requires the use of thirteen vitamins. These vitamins fall into two groups. Those groups are fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. There is no caloric value to vitamins, but they are critical elements that are required by the body for growth and the maintaining of one’s health. Vitamins also aid in the metabolic process within the body. There are minimum vitamin requirements neede ...
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Dealing with Swelling in Pregnancy
It hardly seems possible. You are well into your pregnancy and, although at times the days seem to drag, you continue to be excited about being pregnant and motherhood. Some of the symptoms associated with pregnancy you could have done without. Those symptoms included morning sickness and tenderness in your breasts to name a few. However, the discomfort you have been experiencing has been worth it all as you begin to fee ...
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Considerations when Doing Sports during Pregnancy
The active woman of today participates fully in all aspects of life. This fullness includes the experiencing of an exciting career path, dynamic home life and often a recreational fitness regimen that includes sports activities. These sports could include tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, skating, weight training, etc.Added to the mix of this exciting lifestyle is the possibility of your becoming pregnant. Prior to tak ...
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