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Learning Center for Expectant ParentsValuable information about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting for parents, families, grandparents! |
| 10 Things New Parents May Not Know - but should know! |
| Active Phase of Labor - Dilation from 4 - 7 centimeters. |
| An Introduction to Pregnancy & Childbirth - Nizhoni - Walking in the Beauty of Pregnancy & Birth |
| Aromatherapy - more than just good smells. |
| Baby Safety - know what do to before baby arrives. |
| Back Labor - what it is and what you can do about it! |
| Back to Sleep - the best way to put your baby to sleep! |
| Bathing Your Newborn - a how-to guide. |
| Bedrest - coping with the emotional and physical stresses. |
| Birth Balls - perhaps an odd concept, but they really work during labor! |
| Birth Plan Sample - see how the worksheet looks in letter format. |
| Birth Plan Worksheet - you don't need pages and pages. Try this one. |
| Birth Plans - when they are 4-letter words to the staff. |
| Blessing Way - the new innovation that is really old! |
| Braxton Hicks Contractions - what you should know! |
| Breastfeeding - be informed about all of the advantages. |
| Breastfeeding - fast facts to keep you in the know & great video! |
| Breathing - techniques to use through labor and birth. |
| Cesareans - world wide effort to lower the overall rate. |
| Choosing Childbirth Education Classes - do you really need to take childbirth classes? |
| Circumcision - a difficult choice for new parents. |
| Comfort Measures - increasing your pain tolerance and facilitating labor's progress. |
| Complimentary and Alternative Therapies - an overview of many alternatives available today. |
| Cord Blood - a personal story fo the amazing gift of life. |
| Cord Blood Reference List - find a bank to suit your needs. |
| Co-Sleeping - a guide to a great gift for parents & babies. |
| Couvade Syndrome - men feel the pangs of pregnancy too. |
| Crib Safety - making baby's bed safe for sleep. |
| Daddies - a special article by Lori Alexander. |
| Deciding To Have A Family - the Importance of Preconception Care |
| Diagnostic Screening - explanations of some of the most common tests. |
| Diapering Your Baby - it can be as easy as it looks! |
| Doula - questions to ask when hiring this amazing professional |
| Doulas - do you need one? |
| Doulas - using ordinary techniques with amazing results. |
| Doulas - the fast facts in this FAQ sheet. |
| Dystocia - also known as failure to progress. |
| Elective Cesarean - what women are really choosing. |
| EMPOWER BIRTHS - easy way to remember the tools for labor. |
| Endorphins - your body's little known miracle of childbirth. |
| Epidurals - what expectant parents NEED to know! |
| Episiotomy - or perineal massage? |
| Episiotomy: Understanding The Facts is Key NEW - what you need to know to make good decisions. |
| Estimating the Estimated Due Date - unraveling the mystery behind this important date! |
| FAS & FAE - when babies feel the effects of a mother's drinking. |
| Feeding Your Newborn - feeding basics for new parents. |
| Fetal Kick Counts - plot active baby movements. |
| Fish, Mercury and the Pregnant Body - more about the effects of mercury and pregnancy. |
| Fluids & Urination - learn why your body needs fluids. |
| Folic Acid - information on this healthy dietary nutrient. |
| Full Moon, Gravitational Pull and Childbirth! - unravel the mysteries of full moons and birth! |
| GERD or Colic? - learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease. |
| Glossary of Terms - a short guide to common pregnancy terms. |
| Group B Strep - explore information on this important topic. |
| Herbs - using herbs during pregnancy and childbirth. |
| Incontinence During Pregnancy - is this condition inevitable? |
| Induction Seduction - what to know before selecting elective induction. |
| Infant CPR and Choking Prevention - hosting a party in your home! |
| Informed Consent - be knowledgeable of your freedom to choose. |
| Interventions - what you need to know to make informed choices. |
| Jaundice In Newborns - causes and treatments of this common phenomenon. |
| Journaling Through Pregnancy - writing it down is more than you think. |
| La Leche League - a historical look at one of the best advocates for breastfeeding. |
| Labor Bag - what to take to the birth facility. |
| Latent Phase of Labor - Dilation from 0-3 centimeters |
| Learning Lamaze - Back to Basics - revisit the classic techniques to less pain in labor! |
| Making informed choices - you have the options and the decision making power. |
| Mastitis - telling the difference between mastitis and a plugged duct. |
| Medications & Labor Pain - when you have to make the choice, know what choice you have. |
| Natural Induction Methods - alternatives to pitocin. |
| Newborn Appearance - when life doesn't give you the "Gerber" baby. |
| Newborn Reflexes and Characteristics - newborns can do more than sleep, eat and poop! |
| Newborn Screening - learn what your state or province tests for. |
| Nursery Needs - get the low-down on the essentials for baby! |
| Nursing Bras - how to find one that fits. |
| Nurturing Your Children - who said parenting is a part time job??????? |
| Nutrition in Pregnancy - eating for two??? |
| Pain in Childbirth - how birth pain differs and what you can do. |
| Pain Management - medication choices for birth. |
| Pica - have odd cravings? You are not alone. |
| Placenta - learn about this amazing temporary organ. |
| Positive Thinking - ~ the secret of mind, body and spirit birthing. |
| Postpartum Doulas - life after childbirth just got a whole lot easier! |
| Postpartum Emotions - the baby is here and the (mother's) crying begins. |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome - learn about this chromosomatic disorder. |
| Premature Labor - 8 most commonly used protocols for avoiding prematurity. |
| Prematurity FAQs - risk factors, diagnosing and resources. |
| Preparing for the unexpected - lowering the cesarean birth rate. |
| Preparing for the unexpected - an overview of cesarean birth. |
| Preparing for the unexpected - Having a cesarean IS having a baby. |
| Preparing Siblings for the New Baby - taking the "rivalry" out of sibling rivalry. |
| Protein - Are you getting enough? - what are your choices...what about fish? |
| Recommended Reading for Parents - newly updated! |
| Reflexology - learn techniques for hand and foot reflexology. |
| Seat Belt Safety - Moms-to-be should use seat belts. |
| Sign Me Up - communicating with infants. |
| Social Support - dispelling "myth-conceptions" about support during labor. |
| Stage Four - the first two hours postpartum |
| Stage One - everything about this first stage of labor. |
| Stage Three - birth of the infant and the placenta. |
| Stage Two - everything about this second stage of labor. |
| Stress - and the influence on baby and labor. |
| Stress Update - how it effects health and emotional well-being. |
| Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) - understanding separation of the symphysis pubis. |
| The Antepartum Doula - new help in reducing premature births |
| The Twelve Days of Breastfeeding - a fun look at the benefits of breastfeeding. |
| Timing Contractions - learn about duration and frequency. |
| Tools for Labor - what is in your toolbox for labor and birth? |
| Transition Phase of Labor - dilation from 7 to 10 centimeters. |
| Trimesters of Pregnancy ~ First - diagnostic screening |
| Trimesters of Pregnancy ~ First - What you need to know the first 3 months! |
| Trimesters of Pregnancy ~ Second - What you need to know for the 4th, 5th and 6th month. |
| Trimesters of Pregnancy ~ Third - what you need to know during month 7, 8 & 9! |
| Trimming Baby's Nails - great tips for this necessary chore. |
| TTTS - Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome |
| Twins, Triplets - preparing for multiples! |
| Ultrasounds - the basics about this prenatal procedure. |
| Weight Gain in Pregnancy - weight gain is necessary and isn't all you! |
| Why a Midwife? - explore why midwifery care may be for you. |
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