Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Unexpected Home Birth
Usually during your childbirth education classes you hear about how long a labor can be. But what if your labor goes really fast? So fast that your midwife can’t get to you or you don’t have time to get to your planned birth place? While it’s a rare occurrence for first time mothers, it’s not [...]
Birth Philosophies
Diana Korte, author of A Good Birth, A Safe Birth, said “If you don’t know your options you don’t have any.” It is important to remember when choosing a care provider that not only do you have lots of options, but that you have the power to hire, fire, and change care providers anytime during [...]
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy – What You Can Do
Lately, I’ve noticed my pregnant Facebook friends complaining of a common pregnancy discomfort: leg cramps. Some call them charley horses, they usually happen in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning, and they can wake you from a sound sleep. So what causes them? Why are they common among pregnant women? [...]
Vitamin D, Protein and Pregnancy
During pregnancy, one of the challenges many women face is the constant barrage of “eat this” and “don’t eat that.” A lot of women have a hard time taking that prenatal vitamin, whether due to morning sickness, or the size of some of the vitamins out there. A great way to be sure you are getting [...]
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