Why I Loved My Doula
I wanted to schedule a c-section because pushing a baby out of my body scared me to death. We have all seen the movies where the woman is on the table dripping with sweat. She is screaming and wants to...
View Article10 Questions About Bed Rest
One in four pregnant women are placed on bed rest annually. That is approximately 700,000 women. Its a measure that doctors prescribe when they feel that the baby and/or mother is at risk for...
View ArticleGestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
During my 25th week of pregnancy, I took a glucose tolerance test…and failed. I was told to go back to the testing center for a 3 hour test, where you drink a thick, syrupy, sweet, orange drink and the...
View ArticleMegan’s Pregnancy Story
In 2005, I became pregnant and lost our first baby around 9.5 weeks. Quite honestly, I was shattered. Throughout my life I had seen almost every woman around me get married and have children – - and,...
View ArticleHelp! My Vagina Has Fallen Out of My Body – Guest Post
Today’s article comes from Elizabeth Carrollton who writes for Drugwatch.com. The goal of Drugwatch.com is to help consumers who have been affected by dangerous drugs and medical devices. This specific...
View ArticleA Serious Disorder Affecting One in Twelve Pregnancies
I think we all cried when Lady Sybil's Preeclampsia went undiagnosed on Downton Abbey Preeclampsia and Pregnancy Obstetric researchers have made much progress in the last decade to increase the safety...
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