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A doula is a trained professional that provides continuous care during and after pregnancy, as well as through labor. A doula provides both emotional and physical support to make labor a more positive experience. In most scenarios, the emphasis during labor is on the physical health of the mom and baby despite labor being a…
About 20-80% of women between the ages of 40-50 develop uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that can range in size growing inside the uterine wall. If they get larger, they can bulge into the uterine cavity or even project outside the uterus. Many women do not have symptoms, though, if there are, they…
Are you getting towards the end of your pregnancy? Have you heard from a friend or healthcare practitioner about perineal massage but aren’t really sure if it’s right for you? According to research, 40% to 80% of people who give birth vaginally will tear during childbirth. Perineal massage is an excellent way to help prepare…
Some women are concerned with having sex during pregnancy. There’s long been the argument that having sex may hurt the baby. Debunking The Myth The baby develops within a protective sac of amniotic fluid in the uterus. A mucus plug located at the bottom of the uterus blocks the opening of the cervix, keeping the baby…
While birth is the end of your pregnancy journey, many medical professionals and experienced parents acknowledge that a new mom’s physical and emotional experience is just beginning. The fourth trimester is the transitional period between childbirth and 12 weeks postpartum. Your baby is adjusting to a new world and you are adjusting to your baby. While…