Maternal Resources

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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 importantly it is

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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. Author New

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Help Your Whole Family Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Sleep deprivation is a huge health concern. Operating without enough of it can be as detrimental to your performance as drugs or alcohol. In the short term, it causes irritability, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. Over the long term, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and psychiatric disorders. Sixty-eight percent of Americans report having trouble

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