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Childbirth
, Third Trimester
, Trying To Conceive
on March 19, 2008
Raspberry leaf tea is a popular herbal remedy that is believed to help during labor, delivery and the healing period thereafter. There are indeed scientific studies that appears to back these claims, ...
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, Infanticipating Dads
on March 12, 2008
For the fathers-to-be out there, do you know what a push present is? If you've never heard about it before, well, now, you've no excuse ;)
A push present, also called "baby mama gift&quo...
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Childbirth
on March 7, 2008
During my last consultation, my doc casually said that it looks like I'm carrying a big baby. He quickly added that we'll know more during the next ultrasound, but that didn't erase my app...
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, Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
, Second Trimester
, Third Trimester
on February 19, 2008
Braxton Hicks contractions are characterized by tightening of the uterine muscles for about one to two minutes. Unlike contractions that occur during labor, these contractions are generally painless, ...
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, Medical Issues
on January 2, 2008
Over the years, more and more women opt to deliver their children by Caesarian section for various reasons. Some want the convenience of knowing when they would deliver, and eliminate the possibility ...
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Childbirth
on December 28, 2007
I watched a re-run of Discovery Health's Birth Day episode which featured a Home birth and was again intrigued at the concept of giving birth at home. For my first child, I was presented with the ...
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, Pregnancy Tools and Gadgets
on December 17, 2007
While I haven't much to complain about pregnancy, I am absolutely terrified of giving birth. And yes, this being my second time doesn't make it any easier. I had a complicated experience the f...
