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We asked and you answered.
I will always cherish this experience with you.
Even though nothing went according to plan, it was, undeniably, a time of miracles.
Waiting just 60 seconds could make a huge difference.
Spoilers: It’s colder. And much, much cheaper.
And how to avoid them in the most natural way possible.
6 ways to pace your way through labor.
Uncertain about your role as birth partner? This is the guide for you.
What if contractions weren't about pain after all?
8. Praise and encourage.
Moms-to-be can really benefit from a little zen.
6 tips to make your cab ride in labor as smooth as possible
#1—How can we stay connected during the process?
Research shows that listening to music is a helpful coping strategy during labor.
One mama shares how her anesthetic plan went awry.
In this space with a laboring woman, time stands still. There is no phone, schedule or any connection at all to the world outside this room. My purpose is breathtakingly simple: to be attuned and inseparable from this woman who is transforming.
How to choose the best birthing class to prep for the final exam.
2. The nudity.
Everything explodes: your heart with love, your mind with this new reality, and your body with— well, a baby.
Why one child psychologist labored over this decision after giving birth—and why you can let go of the worry.
