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 How to get pregnant - baby making sex
Introduction
Here we get to the nitty-gritty: How do you really make a baby? You have sex, of course. Yes, you need to try and predict your ovulation through charting your cycle, but if you and your..
 Sex during pregnancy
It is important that you nourish your relationship as much as your nourish your unborn child during pregnancy. Most women find that their bodies grow large and unwieldy during pregnancy. Many women ar..
 Pre pregnancy - diet, vitamins and minerals, exercise
Diet
In anticipation of pregnancy, it is a good thing to get in the habit of eating three healthy meals per day. For those of you who are underweight, expect your doctor to encourage you to eat a..
 Birthing choices - water, cesarean, or normal way?
The nine months of pregnancy are all about choices. These include everything from the best exercise and the most comfortable shoes to more important things like your prenatal care provider and birth..
 Assisted delivery
Near the end of the pushing stage, it may be apparent that mother and baby need a little extra help for a successful delivery. After ensuring anesthesia is working, your health care provider will gent..
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 Pregnancy planner - a quick guide
Weeks 1 to 3 are the first weeks of pregnancy. Week 1 begins on the first day of your last menstrual period. You will have no pregnancy symptoms yet, it’s too early right now. By week 4 nearly all of..
 Planning for a baby
So you have decided to have a child. Congratulations. Welcome to a whole new world of choices. Never before have your decisions had such a profound impact on another person. Everything you eat, drink..
 Smoking, vaccinations, drugs and alcohol during pregnancy
Smoking
Read the label on a pack of cigarettes. It offers a succinct warning about the risks to the unborn child from exposure to smoke. We know smoking has been associated with a diminished capac..
 Creating your birth plan
The birth of your baby is one of the most memorable, life-changing, exciting experiences of your life. You will want to spend some time thinking through your hopes and wishes for this special day. Sta..
 Tips for labor coaches
Your role as a labor coach in the birth of the new child is very important. You are the person who will assist the mom during her contractions prior to delivery and will stay in the hospital room thr..
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