Category: Birth & Delivery

Visualization Techniques for a Calm Birth
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Visualization Techniques for a Calm Birth

Are you curious about how visualization can help you have a calmer birth? Visualization, or guided imagery, is a method where pregnant people imagine positive scenarios to prepare for labor and birth. By thinking about peaceful birth experiences, practicing steady breathing, and relaxing your body, you can lower your stress and anxiety. This article explains...

by July 28, 2025August 30, 2025
Dealing with Pregnancy Anxiety and Fear of Birth
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Dealing with Pregnancy Anxiety and Fear of Birth

If you’re pregnant and feeling worried, nervous, or even scared about what’s coming, you’re not alone. Many people have fears or worries about giving birth. It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about labor and delivery. The good news is, by learning what these fears are and how to manage them, you can shift from feeling...

by July 26, 2025August 30, 2025
Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits
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Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits

Delayed cord clamping (DCC) means waiting a short while after birth to clamp and cut the baby’s umbilical cord, instead of doing it right away. This short pause can offer many benefits for newborns, including higher blood volume, better iron levels, and improved early development. For many years, doctors clamped cords quickly, mostly out of...

by July 14, 2025August 30, 2025
Golden Hour After Birth: Why It Matters
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Golden Hour After Birth: Why It Matters

The “golden hour” right after birth refers to the first hour (sometimes up to two hours) that follows a baby’s arrival. This time is very important because it helps both the baby and the parent adjust physically and emotionally. Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact during this hour helps the newborn leave the safety of the womb and...

by July 14, 2025August 30, 2025
Birth Plan Template for First-Time Moms
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Birth Plan Template for First-Time Moms

A birth plan is basically a written list of what you hope for and prefer during labor, delivery, and the early days with your newborn. For first-time moms, it’s a great way to sort out your thoughts and tell your medical team how you want things to go. Your birth plan can include things like...

by July 12, 2025August 30, 2025
Perineal Massage Techniques Before Birth
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Perineal Massage Techniques Before Birth

Perineal massage before giving birth means gently stretching the skin and muscles between the vagina and anus with your hands. Many people choose to do this to help their bodies get ready for a vaginal birth. But what exactly does it involve, and how can it help? The idea is to help the perineum-the area...

by July 12, 2025August 30, 2025
Signs Labor Is 24 to 48 Hours Away
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Signs Labor Is 24 to 48 Hours Away

As your due date gets closer, the eagerness to meet your baby often brings a mix of excitement and impatience. While no one can say exactly when labor will start, your body usually starts giving you some hints that it’s getting close. These signals can show up anytime in the last few days-or even hours-before...

by July 10, 2025July 11, 2025
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
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What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

Getting ready for a new baby is both exciting and a bit overwhelming. As your due date gets closer, one of the most important things to do is to pack your hospital bag. Instead of hurrying at the last minute, take time to gather the items that will help make labor, birth, and recovery easier...

by July 10, 2025July 11, 2025
Birthing Ball Exercises
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Birthing Ball Exercises

Birthing ball exercises are a great option for parents-to-be, providing a simple way to deal with pain, build muscle, and help labor move along. Birthing balls aren’t just regular gym balls-they’re specially made to support a pregnant body during all parts of pregnancy, from handling everyday aches to labor and even recovery afterward. They offer...

by June 16, 2025July 2, 2025
How to Prepare for Giving Birth
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How to Prepare for Giving Birth

Getting ready for childbirth is an exciting and sometimes nervous time. Your body is naturally prepared to give birth, but there are lots of things you can do to make the process smoother and help you feel more ready. By learning about what happens during labor and looking after your feelings and mental health, you...

by June 10, 2025July 2, 2025
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