Many believe that when a baby is ready to come, they will arrive on their own terms. While this is true, if you are a week overdue, you can be very uncomfortable! Not to mention the fact that you are ready to meet the baby you have carried inside you for …
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In most cases, we expect our doctors to provide a reasonable standard of care especially when it comes to birth-related matters. However, there are times that your doctor can be negligent in performing proper medical treatment. If that happens, can you file a lawsuit against your doctor? If you’re thinking …
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I just so have to relate to a lot of the things that Carissa shares here even though I never had a natural birth I did have a long [42 hour] labor followed by an emergency c-section. The daze of the first week is crazy and like she says I …
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This is a beautiful birth story Youtube video showing Nicole giving birth to her daughter Eden. A natural birth with an epidural. I especially loved the hubby that was so supportive and involved with everything. I love the way he decided to leave out filming here in pain and instead …
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What a beautiful and intense video showing an emotional live twins birth. There were some concerning moments there with the birth of the second baby and thankfully everything was just fine.
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Jessica Hoover shares her experience and tips for having a natural childbirth without an epidural. I love all these practical tips for labour and birth that she shares, even if you are going to have an epidural these tips will be great.
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Shawn and Elena share their experience of the birth of their son. This is such a beautiful video of them sharing the most special moment of their lives with everyone.
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Julie shares 5 things she wishes she had known about labour and birth before she went into labor and I love these solid tips she shares. These things need to be spoken about right?
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Emily shares her birth story giving birth naturally at home with a midwife. She was so calm and collected during the labour and birth, making it look so easy.
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What an amazing video of Ellie giving birth to her second child. I can’t believe how calm and collected she is all the way through her labor and birth. Witnessing this live birth is such a beautiful experience.
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Pregnancy, giving birth and taking care of a newborn baby is not easy. Some moms have it relatively easy and other moms really go through the wars. Another thing to take note of is that not every pregnancy, birth or baby will be the same. This is what happened to …
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Weight loss after giving birth is very often a huge concern to moms. Just remember that the most important straight after giving birth is to make sure that you and your baby are healthy and happy. Try and keep the first few weeks for adjusting to having a new baby, …
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The changes to my body after birth have been huge and it is not just fat, everything has moved! Being a naturally slim person I have never really worried about my weight or figure. I have never had to watch what I eat or exercise to stay relatively slim. Yes …
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Bringing a new life into the world is a remarkable and awe-inspiring experience. As expectant parents prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy, one crucial aspect they should familiarise themselves with is the process of labour. Labour, the journey that culminates in the birth of a child, is …
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The arrival of a little one is a moment of unparalleled joy and anticipation for expectant parents. As the due date approaches, the body begins to send signals that the long-awaited moment is near. Recognising the early signs of labour is essential for expectant mothers and their partners to prepare …
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If you are worried about how to cope with pain during labour check out these tips. Knowing what to expect during the various stages of labour can help reduce anxiety about labour and birth. Antenatal classes are strongly recommended. Being in good physical condition is important. Exercise gently and regularly …
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A doula is a labour coach that offers emotional and physical support to a woman and her partner before, during and after childbirth. The word “doula” is a Greek word meaning “woman servant”. Women have complex needs during childbirth. In addition to the clinical aspects of birth, women need consistent, …
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A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for the labor and delivery process, as well as postpartum care. While it is not mandatory to create a birth plan, it can be a helpful tool for communicating your wishes to your healthcare provider. Your midwife or healthcare provider …
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Harper.XIII.I.XIV Every pregnancy, birth and baby website is cramped with the loveliest natural birth stories and only contain a few C-section birth stories here and there, so I thought I’d share a bit of what my experience was like. The first scan was done at about 16 weeks, everything looked …
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The journey around the birth of my second baby has been so different to my experience with my first baby. From the start of pregnancy right up until now that my boy is now 3 weeks old. Click here to read about my first birth experience. The pregnancy was great, minus except of …
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