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  • Preparing for Breastfeeding

    Preparing for Breastfeeding
    2024/09/16
    You're pregnant and you're planning to breastfeed your baby. But, if you've never breastfed before, how will you know what to do? Should you take a breastfeeding class? How about visiting a breastfeeding support group? What can you expect to happen during those first few days after your baby is born? And what can you do in advance to prepare for any unexpected breastfeeding challenges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • Body Changes During Pregnancy: The Cervix

    Body Changes During Pregnancy: The Cervix
    2024/09/09
    When you first find out you're pregnant, you probably aren't thinking much about your cervix. But this tiny organ is already preparing for your baby. It softens, lengthens, elongates, dilates, thins, and does all sorts of interesting things right up to the moment your baby is born. Learn more about what causes these changes and what it means for your labor and delivery experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Acupuncture

    Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Acupuncture
    2024/09/02
    If you're looking for a non-invasive way to help relieve your pregnancy discomfort, then acupuncture may be a great alternative for you! How exactly does acupuncture work and how can it help to heal the body? Does having a bunch of needles inserted just below your skin hurt? And what can you expect to happen during an appointment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Childbirth Preparation Methods: Lamaze

    Childbirth Preparation Methods: Lamaze
    2024/08/26
    Most people think of it as a "breathing technique" that helps women during labor and delivery. However, Lamaze is much more than that. Through the years, this childbirth education method has evolved into a philosophy that builds women's confidence and prepares them for pregnancy and birth. So, what are the main principles of Lamaze? And what can you expect to happen during a Lamaze class? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • How Having a Birth Doula Lowers Your Risk for Intervention

    How Having a Birth Doula Lowers Your Risk for Intervention
    2024/08/19
    Whether you want to birth your baby at home, at a midwife center or in the hospital, hiring a birth doula might be the best option for you. Not only do they come with a wealth of knowledge, but having one present has been proven to give you better labor outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Choosing Your Health Care Provider: OB/GYNs

    Choosing Your Health Care Provider: OB/GYNs
    2024/08/12
    Thinking about adding an OB/GYN to your team of health care providers? What type of prenatal care can you expect to receive with an OB/GYN? What exactly is their role during the labor and delivery process? And how can you find an OB/GYN that best fits your goals outlined in your birth plan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • The Dos and Don'ts of Prenatal Nutrition

    The Dos and Don'ts of Prenatal Nutrition
    2024/08/05
    You just confirmed you are pregnant and now your doctor is talking about prenatal nutrition. You remember hearing pregnant women are supposed to avoid sushi, deli meat and alcohol but is that it? Today we are diving deep into the dos and don’ts of prenatal nutrition and talking about those pregnancy cravings you have heard so much about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分
  • Episiotomies, Tearing and Perineal Massage

    Episiotomies, Tearing and Perineal Massage
    2024/07/29
    If you're planning a vaginal birth, you'll want to minimize the amount of injury caused by the birth of your baby. Episiotomies, tearing and perineal massage are all options that can create more room for your baby to pass through the birth canal. When is each option typically used and how effective are they? What is the recovery process like for episiotomies versus tearing? And why are episiotomies considered taboo these days? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分