Should Pregnant Women Take Probiotic Supplements?
Should pregnant women take probiotic supplements? This was the question I asked my OBGyn nine years ago when I was …
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Know the Risks: Epidural
Photo by Light Affinity Photography, in loving memory of angel baby Layla Harvatt. By Danielle, contributing writer Many of the …
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By Danielle, contributing writer The standard model of birth care in the United States looks like 6 months, and maybe …
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There are many interventions offered as you prepare to deliver, be educated on the benefits and risks of each. In …
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Why You Shouldn’t Induce Labor Too Early
Physicians are inducing labor earlier and earlier. Is this a good idea? Learn why you shouldn’t induce labor too early. …
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Struggling with infertility is a heartbreaking journey to be on. There can be underlying anxiety that develops as people search …
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If you thought pregnancy was riddled with questions about what’s normal and what’s not, just wait until after you give …
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By Danielle, Contributing writer A prolapsed cord occurs when the baby’s umbilical cord falls into the vagina, with or beyond …
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Is It Normal? Third Trimester Edition
Your third trimester of pregnancy can be loaded with all sorts of complaints. But does it need to be? Is …
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Phew! You’ve made it past your first trimester. It’s easy sailing from here, right? The good news is that it …
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I’m Kate, mama to 5 and wife to Ben. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories. I’m also a big fan of “fancy” drinks (anything but plain water counts as ‘fancy’ in my world!) and I can’t stop myself from DIY-ing everything. I sure hope you’ll stick around so I can get to know you better!
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