Birth Quotes
A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing. – Jennie Finch
Constipation in Pregnancy
The sure fire way to get rid of constipation in pregnancy is this simple recipe: 1st thing in the morning on a empty stomach 6 oz Green Juice (your choice, combination of kale, parsley, cucumber, spinach, chard, green apples, etc) 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds mixed in the green juice Allow 1-2 minutes to pass
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Know the Stats
With the number of unnecessary inductions of labor and unnecessary medical interventions in labor, the cesarean birth rate (especially in New Jersey) is skyrocketing. The national cesarean rate in 2013 was 32.7% and in New Jersey, it is approximately 40% and even higher in Northern New Jersey. While each hospital reports their cesarean rates, more
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
If this is your first baby that you are about to bring in the world, or even your second or third, you have probably thought about breastfeeding. It is completely up to you in if you choose to formula feed or breast feed, but there are so many benefits to breastfeeding for both you and
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What to Expect at your First Prenatal Appointment
Finding out that you are pregnant leads to such a whirlwind of emotions, and especially with your first child you are probably unsure what to expect at your first prenatal appointment. Head to your appointment prepared, with a complete rundown from Maternal Resources: Health History Questions First, your doctor will gather a full health history
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Birth Quotes
“Women, don’t ever apologize for your behavior or choices during birth. When you OWN your experience and take pride in your journey, you help other women do the same thing. No matter how you did it, you just brought a human being into the world! The world should be kneeling at your feet.” – Lauralyn
Sciatica in Pregnancy
Many women think there isn’t anything that can be done for sciatica in pregnancy. Ever head of nerve flossing or slump stretching? Here I’ve included a video about two excellent physical therapy stretches to reduce sciatic pain in pregnancy. As usual, ask your midwife or obstetrician if this exercise is safe for you.
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B Complex in Pregnancy
Choosing a B Complex can be a great way to fight some common side effects in pregnancy: fatigue, nausea, neurological concerns, skin changes, and some of the aches and pains. The B Complex vitamins are water soluble and the body does not store them, the same way the body stores fat soluble vitamins like A,
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Healthy Food Choices
Healthy food choices in pregnancy can be simple. A balanced diet of whole foods, proteins and fats is what every momma needs. It’s helpful to avoid processed carbohydrates like packaged goods, breads, cereals, and pastas and choose whole grain carbohydrates like quinoa, wild rice, barley, amaranth and rye. In this video, you will find some
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VBACs: Benefits
VBACs have a lot of potential benefits and can be encouraged, especially in today’s childbirth settings. There are benefits to both the mother and babe. While VBACs are an option for most women who have had a cesarean delivery, there are some mother’s for whom cesarean is the still best option. Thank God there are