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Benefits of Water Birth
From my experience, laboring and giving birth in the water had many benefits. When a pregnancy is low risk and the labor is progressing without complication, water can be a very real pain relief alternative. When I was in active labor (about 4-5 cm dilated), I entered a warm birthing…
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Sleeping Comfortably During Pregnancy: Relieving Sleep Discomfort While Pregnant
A major complaint of pregnant women in the last trimester is an inability to sleep well and comfortably at night. Whether it is because their babies are kicking at 2 AM, their bladders have them running to the bathroom every half hour, their hips and backs are hurting as their…
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Locate Birth Parents With People Search Tools: Adopted People Find Lost Relatives Using People Locator Tools
The resources used to find an adoptee’s birth family are similar to those used to locate missing persons in any situation. In a closed adoption, the adoptee will first need to find his birth mother’s name. Adopted people in open adoptions will likely already know their birth family name but…
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The job of birth partner is hard and rewarding
Many partners don’t feel prepared for pregnancy or their baby’s birth, especially when it is their first baby. It is natural to feel ambivalent about money, becoming a parent, or what the future holds. The best solution to solving your worries is by becoming informed. Talk to other parents, your…
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Astrology: Personal Houses: The Meaning of Houses 1-6 in a Birth Chart
The image that accompanies this article is exactly what the zodiac wheel looks like. It’s a circle (symbolizing no beginning and no end) divided into twelve segments called houses that represent different areas of life. Every house literally provides a home for the planet/s residing there – giving that planet…
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Baby Shower: Second Baby Etiquette
Baby showers are a time of joy and celebration and should never be a source of stress. So the new mommy should not have to worry about whether or not her second (or third) child deserves a shower and if it is or is not appropriate. But if there is…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Induced Swelling Can Affect Hands, Wrists
Beyond the backaches, leg cramps, and general discomfort, many pregnant women are surprised to discover that pain in the hands and wrists can also be a symptom of pregnancy. Is it Carpal Tunnel? In the age of computer, carpal tunnel syndrome has become almost synonymous with “wrist pain.” Just because…
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Revolutionary’s View of Birth of Modern China: Yuan-Tsung Chen Writes about Chinese Communism
Communist dictator Mao Zedong defamed one of the most dedicated revolutionary families of the twentieth century, but the Chens determined to record their part in the birth of modern China. They were forced to work at night, hiding their activities from their closest neighbors. The Chens’ escape to Hong Kong…
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Understanding Birth Control Methods
Birth control methods are technique and practices that are used to reduce and prevent the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant. The use of birth control methods allws a woman to have more control over how large her family is as well as how often she becomes pregnant. It is…
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How To Make Baby Photo Birth Announcements: Step-by-step guide that help you make your own baby announcements
You want to tell the world about the birth of your child! What better way to do that than with baby photo birth announcements where you can show off your little cutie and give all of the vital statistics. So why you need to make your own birth announcements? Baby…
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