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Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?

Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?

By Dr. Fatema Mustansir Dawoodbhoy
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

By Katie Mill
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

By Katie Mill
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

By Charlotte Leigh
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

By Katie Mill
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

By Katie Mill
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

By Katie Mill
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

By Katie Mill
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

By Tassia Agatowski
How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom

How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom

By Dr. Zoya Diwan
What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

By Peanut
Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?

Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs

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Baby Boy is finally here.

41+5, 3 failed sweep, 3 failed induction, 2 days of consistent real contractions, had my water broke at 4cm, and then 17 minutes caesarian labor later : Hello World❤️ 6th May 2024 Trust your body, no more induction please Xx

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Am I crazy?

Hello! I took a test today at 9 dpo, even though I know it’s early. As soon as I walked into bathroom after 5 minutes I saw 2 lines. It was so faint I couldn’t really get it to show in pictures. I’m worried it’s an indent line. What is your opinion? This is my first time ever using easy @ home strips.

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36 weeks and i need this baby out

i am so done with being pregnant now i’m 36 weeks today i don’t see the midwife until 37 weeks and haven’t since 32 weeks so i have no idea how the baby is doing i’m just so tired and in pain all day! anyone feeling the same?

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When will my baby love me?

This might seem like a strange question. Let me explain. I love my LO to bits. I exclusively breastfeed, sing songs to her all day, rock her, sleep next to her, play and read books, and I love all this time with her. She feeds well, smiles and laughs at me, and enjoys the playing. She seems to respond in a very si...

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She's here ❤️

Lillie was born last night ❤️ weighing 6lbs 15oz ❤️

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He's here!!

He came 10 days earlier than expected. After about 1 weeks of contractions, 18 hours in labor then C-section to hemorrhaging almost to death. He was worth it. ♥️ I'm blessed he's healthy. 8lb 1 oz 20 in long So in love 💕

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Help!

7 weeks pregnant and have woken up and gone to the toilet and a small amount of blood mainly brownish pink. Is this normal as I have not experienced this before and this is my 2nd pregnancy

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Logan Born 5/7/24 💙

Was induced on the 6th and I had to have him early baby boy was 9 lbs 3 oz 21 inches long I was 37 + 3 lol epidural didn’t work lol but I can say he’s so worth it 😭💙🥹 he was due May 24th lol

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7 months PP still not back to normal

I had an emergency c section in october. I still can't walk as far as I want and have discomfort inside at the left side when walking to long. (Less then 1 h) . Also strange discharge from inside (the scar fine, but pumpy) doctors don't know how to help. Has anyone had something like this?

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BABY NAMES

Looking for southern/country or old timey names for GIRL OR BOY!!! We have a couple ideas but I just wanna see what else is out there we find out the gender soon!!

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