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Epidurals And Labor Pain Management | What It’s Like To Get An Epidural

Labor pain can be SO intense and there really is nothing sweeter than getting that Epidural when you need it. I had Epidurals with all three of my babes and it was great! As much as I would have liked to go natural, I just couldn't do it, and that's fine....

26 Critical Things To do In 3rd Trimester

The Third trimester has crept up on you and here you are, about to have your baby. It's a very exciting and busy time and the things you have to do to prepare seem endless. So I have created a monster list just for my readers of all the things that need to be...

Exclusive Pumping | Tips That Will Make Your Journey A Whole Lot Easier

Sometimes instead of feeding from the breast you decide to pump exclusively. It could be because of latch problems or supply problems or perhaps you just want to do it that way because that's what suits you best. Or maybe your baby was premature and cannot breastfeed,...

The Amazing Benefits Of Delayed Cord Clamping

Delayed Cord Clamping is a really good idea and the health benefits of this practice are so compelling. When your babe is born, as much as 25-60% of the fetal blood supply remains inside the placenta. Waiting to clamp the umbilical cord, for just 30-60 seconds...

15 Ways To Speed Up Labor And Delivery

Having a baby is totally exhausting and it can sure take a while. A first-time mama will labor for 12-24 hours on average. Sometimes longer. But there are things you can do before and during labor that will help make the process just a bit easier and...

9 Ways to Help Avoid Tearing During Childbirth

Tearing during childbirth is very painful and ranges in different degrees of severity. Many women birth large babies without a tear at all and others tear birthing tiny babies. It just depends on your body. There are things you can do to prevent tearing or...

Is It Braxton Hicks Or Real Contractions?

It's hard to tell when you're at the end of pregnancy if you're having real contractions. After all, Braxton Hicks can be uncomfortable just like real contractions. Braxton Hicks are practice contractions so that your body can prepare for labor, in case you weren't...

13 Ways To Cope With Labor Pain Without An Epidural

Many women are very fearful of the pain of childbirth. Yet they want to experience it as naturally as possible. After all, women are made to create and birth babies and have done it since the beginning of time. It's a great honor to experience childbirth in all...

What To Expect The First Week Home With Your Newborn

What You'll Learn In This Post: The Ride Home Can Be Rough You Will Miss The Hospital You'll Be Really Uncomfortable You'll Feel Sad And Strange You'll Be Extremely Tired Yet Energetic Breastfeeding May Be Really Difficult You Should Have...

How to Fix Flat Head And Avoid The Helmet

Babies often lay flat these days with all the things mamas use to assist them. Strollers, car seats and swings all play a role in the rise of the problem. Luckily the issue is usually very benign and can be fixed fairly easily. Nearly 50% of babies are affected...

The First 24 Hours | What To Expect Right After Delivery Of Your Baby

If you've never had a baby before you may be wondering what to expect right after you give birth. Things can move pretty quickly and it's a very exciting time. Usually, they follow a very specific routine and that's what I'll go over today so You'll know just...

How To Get Through Labor Transition Without Crying

You've gotten through most of your labor and things have really kicked up a notch. The intensity is peaking and you may want an epidural at this time. If you are wanting to give birth naturally then these will be your weakest moments. But I know you can do it,...

10 Last Minute Things You Are Forgetting To Do Before Baby Arrives Checklist

Your baby will be here soon and you feel prepared for the most part. But there may be some important things that you are forgetting. I have created a checklist of those last minute things that you'll need to do below that you can print out. These are...

The Best Labor Advice You’ll Ever Get For Labor And Postpartum

By the time you hit about 6 or 7 months, you really begin to think about childbirth. It can seem pretty overwhelming and if you're scared, don't be. You can ease your fears by learning more about childbirth. You are probably here now because you want to find out...

The 4 Stages Of Labor

When you think of labor you see yourself in a hospital or on a table pushing out your baby, but truthfully it starts long before any of that. You can be in the first stage of labor at home for more than a week without even knowing it. In this...

22 Cute Viking Baby Names That You’ll Love

There's nothing cuter than a baby with a unique Viking Or Swedish Name. Their names conjure up images of Game Of Thrones Characters and the like. I have created an awesome list of 22 Viking Baby names that I think you'll love. They will fit your little princess...

Baby Girl Symptoms during Early Pregnancy | 10 Signs You May Be Pregnant With A Baby Girl |

Many women swear that there are certain symptoms that will come with a girl pregnancy vs a boy pregnancy and I am one of them. I've had 3 babies, 2 boys and 1 girl and at least for me, there was a huge difference in the symptoms of both types of pregnancies. ...

How To Get Pregnant With A Girl-10 Ways ( How To Conceive A Girl Naturally )

You are ready to get pregnant and you want a baby girl. You may think you cannot choose but there are some things that can sway the odds in your direction. While some have said this is impossible there are least a few things that seem to work and it certainly...

8 Ways To Slay Your Morning Sickness So You Can Enjoy Your Pregnancy

Being pregnant is an exciting time but it's hard to enjoy it when you are about to vomit constantly. And the problem with Morning sickness for many women is that it's often all day sickness. Aversions are usually a part of the picture as well, meaning you have...

How To Get The Perfect Latch Right Away | How To Get Baby To Latch Deeper

Breastfeeding will be so much easier if you go in knowing just how to help your baby latch on. Contrary to popular belief, it's not an instinct for the baby to just know how to latch. And it's certainly not as easy as just sticking your baby on the boob and...

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