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Fear of Childbirth – Part III

Overcoming Fear There is a secret in our culture, and it is not that childbirth is painful.  It’s that women are strong. -Lisa Stavoe Harm In this third post of my series on the Fear of Childbirth, I want to … Continue reading

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Reliable Pregnancy and Birth Information on the Internet

It doesn’t take long in pregnancy before we can feel bombarded by information and the opinions of others as to what is the healthiest ways of experiencing our pregnancy and birth.  Everyone seems to feel that their “way” is the … Continue reading

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Cesarean Awareness Month

April is Cesarean Awareness Month.  I hope to be writing more on this topic next week.  But, in the meantime, I wanted to offer you some links to explore. If you are planning for a cesarean birth, healing from a … Continue reading

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Choosing A Care Provider

So, you’ve gotten a positive pregnancy test and the journey to motherhood begins.  You might be wondering if you’re ready, or how you will know what your baby needs once it is born.  You could be wondering how in the … Continue reading

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