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Childbirth Cubby
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     º Epidural Video
Curious about how an epidural is done? This is a well done video demonstration of the combined spinal-epidural for obstetric analgesia.
     º Why Exercise is Important after Baby
Post-natal exercise offers a whole range of benefits for new moms. What kind of delivery you had will determine how quickly you can resume back to your exercise plan. It's generally advised that you wait until your 6 week post-natal check up. Learn more about when and what types of exercises to start with after giving birth. Enjoy this article from fitness expert Tracey Mallett.
     º Right-Away Emotions
After delivery, a radical shift in a woman's hormones begins, as the body begins to shrink the uterus and prepare for lactation. Equally profound emotional changes can occur as well. Remember - first impressions and early moments are just that. There is no way to evaluate the kind of mother you are going to be from the experience of labor and childbirth. Learn more from Lucy J. Puryear, M.D.

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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]

Hot Topic

     º Holiday Due Dates
For those of you who have delivered around the holidays (or who are currently due), 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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Featured Article

     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
     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]

     º Meet our cubby editor Kathleen. Feel free to email Kathleen with your suggestions.

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