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Natural birth

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Natural birth

It is truly a personal choice when deciding to have a natural birth.
Natural pain relief in labor

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Natural pain relief in labor

There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Perineal tears

Guide To : Labour and Birth:

Perineal tears

Although it is common for perineal tears to happen during labour, there are ways to prevent it from happening.
Stressed out new mom

Guide To : Newborn:

Stressed out new mom

Feeling stressed before an important meeting pales in comparison to the stress that comes with being a new mom. The most important thing you can do is to have some time out away from your baby from . . .
Exercises to avoid in pregnancy

Lifestyle:

Exercises to avoid in pregnancy

If you are not used to exercise, then pregnancy is not the best time to start a demanding routine. However, all women can benefit from gentle yoga stretches or swimming.
Fitness for birth

Lifestyle:

Fitness for birth

Childbirth is one of the most intensely exhausting and physically demanding events you’ll ever experience and it’s important to prepare your body adequately. For the average fit and healthy woman, th . . .
Postnatal fitness

Lifestyle:

Postnatal fitness

You can start thinking about becoming physically active again after you have a baby whenever you feel ready – but the truth is that with a screaming baby, sleepless nights and no time on your hands, m . . .
Abdominal muscle separation

Lifestyle:

Abdominal muscle separation

Due to the extra hormones in your body during pregnancy, muscles start to become softer and more flexible. In some women, the two parallel ‘rectus abdominis’ muscles (the muscles that run down the fro . . .
Common sleep problems in pregnancy

Sleep & Bedtime:

Common sleep problems in pregnancy

Nothing is more depressing than realizing you’re the only person awake within a 20-mile radius but poor sleep is another one of those pregnancy niggles. As your uterus expands, you’ll need to go to th . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?

Tests & Checks:

Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?

The immunization program recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t been immunized.& . . .