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Many women prepare themselves for the pain of childbirth, but most are unaware that pain is often experienced after the birth of their child as their uterus contracts back to it's original size. Learn more about the process and pain management techniques.

Afterpains and How to Manage Them

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You will Poop (and it’s okay)

Giving birth is a labor of love. It takes time, effort and support. It's also messy. Blood, sweat, tears, amniotic fluid, urine, feces. It's just the nature of the beast!…

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Prepare for an easier and faster labor and delivery with these easy exercises. Easy and relaxing on the body, they are perfect for any pregnant mama to be.

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4 Exercises to Start Now for an Easier Delivery

Childbirth was not designed to be difficult. Watch any live birthing animal undisturbed and it is clear how much instinct kicks in and relaxed the animal is. This is in…

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Placenta Pregnancy & Birth

The placenta is an organ that attaches a growing baby to their mother's uterine wall. It provides nutrients, temperature regulation, eliminates waste from the baby, protects against infection and produces…

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My Experience with the Bradley Method

This review has been a long time coming. Earlier this year, my husband and I took a 12 week natural child birthing course called the Bradley Method. It centers on…

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