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     º Childbirth Recovery
Recovery time from a vaginal delivery is usually shorter than the recovery time from a Cesarean section. But sometimes it can take a while, especially if you've experienced any lacerations or tears. Dr. Jennifer Wider explains what to expect regarding your recovery from childbirth.
     º Eliminate Fears About Childbirth
Fear about childbirth is real. Fear, and the lack of personal empowerment that results from it, is at the root of unnecessary birth pain, difficulties and unnecessary interventions. Getting rid of those fears is a key to unlocking the potential for a positive birth experience. Here are some suggestions to reduce fears about birth.
     º Guest Interview on Hypnosis in Childbirth with Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI
Kerry Tuschhoff the Founder, President and Director of Hypnobabies®. She is also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Childbirth Educator and is here to discuss hypnosis in childbirth. She will answer a variety of your questions so please feel free to ask away!

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     º Easy Labor Authors Are Here to Answer Your Questions
Dr. William Camann and Kathryn Alexander, authors of Easy Labor: Every Woman's Guide to Choosing Less Pain and More Joy During Childbirth are here to discuss how you can make confident, informed choices regarding pain relief preferences well before the day of your baby's birth. Drop off your questions today! [Click Here]

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     º Holiday Due Dates
For those of you who have delivered around the holidays, how did you prepare for the holidays around your delivery/due date/newborn? Were you very organized? Did you keep the holidays low-key? Tell us your secrets and tips to help next year's holiday-due-date moms be ready! Click here to post your response on our message board or click here to email your response.
     º Alternative Pain Management Techniques
If you used alternative pain management techniques while in labor, please share with us what worked for you. Were you happy with the outcome? Would you recommend it? Click here to post your response on our message board or click here to email your response.
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In the News

     º Avoiding Food, Drink During Labor Holds 'No Benefit' for Women, Review Says ~ From The National Partnership for Women & Families, January 27, 2010
     º New Canadian Standards Reignite Debate Over Vaginal Delivery of Breech Fetuses ~ From The National Partnership for Women & Families, January 6, 2010

Featured Article

     º Labor Begins on Its Own: Tips for Avoiding Labor Induction
in a recent study of childbearing women in the United States, 44% of women reported that their care providers attempted to induce labor, and 36% of labors were actually induced. This list provides evidence-based tips for women who want to avoid labor induction. [Click Here]

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