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What Doctors Don't Tell You About C-sections Here's the real story, and what every woman needs to know before she gets pregnant. |
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August 3, 2000
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My second daughter I never saw her alive, but I will miss her for the rest of my life. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2005 |
Taking Care of Yourself After Having a Baby A patient hand out on the issues new mothers face, including postpartum depression, breastfeeding, and birth control. |
Salon.com
July 11, 2000
Ina May Gaskin |
Cytotec: Dangerous experiment or panacea? Doctors are prescribing an unapproved, unpredictable ulcer drug to induce labor in thousands of women. Why are women the last to know? |
Salon.com
June 1, 1999
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The midwife of modern midwifery From her Tennessee commune, Ina May Gaskin almost single-handedly inspired the rebirth of midwifery in the United States. |
The Family Room
Dawn Llyod |
Approaching Childbirth the Second Time Around As the birth of our second child quickly approaches, I am reminded of what a wonderful man I managed to marry. You stayed with me during the entire 36 hour ordeal last time and never gave up on me, even when I did. Before we brave this joyful event again, there are a few requests that I would like to make of you... |
Salon.com
August 28, 2002
Susanna Stromberg |
Embracing death A recent study says that parents who hold their stillborn infants may be traumatized by the experience. Yes, the moments I spent with my dying newborn were the most painful of my life -- but they were also the richest. |
The Family Room
Jan Andersen |
I'm Not Too Old For Motherhood! - Pregnancy and Birth at 40+ |
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July 2007
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Surgery to Avoid #2: Episiotomy It may sound logical that cutting or extending the vaginal opening would reduce the risk of pelvic-tissue tears and ease childbirth, but studies show that is may cause as many or more problems than it prevents. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2004 |
Emergency Birth Control An informational patient pamphlet on this method of birth control. |
AboutSafety
March 13, 2001 |
Workplace VDT Use Not A Risk Factor For Reduced Birth Weight, Premature Birth, NIOSH Finds Working with video display terminals does not increase a woman's risk of delivering a baby of reduced birth weight or delivering prematurely. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006 |
Caring for Your New Baby An informative guide: How many wet diapers should my baby have?... How often should my baby have a bowel movement should I give my baby vitamin D?... What is jaundice?... How should I care for my baby's umbilical cord?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2002 |
Triple Screening in Pregnancy -- What It Is and What to Expect A triple screen is a blood test that measures three things called alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin and unconjugated estriol. The results of the blood test can help your doctor see if your baby may be at higher risk for certain birth defects... |
Salon.com
August 4, 1999
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Take me to a hospital! Take me to a hospital!: What possessed me to think there was something appealing about cleaning up after the birth of my own child? |
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May 18, 2009
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Babies After 40: The Hidden Health Risks of Mid-Life Pregnancy The number of women giving birth into their 40s and 50s and beyond is at record highs |
Salon.com
March 20, 2002
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A mother without child After nine months of pregnancy, it took only seconds for my world to collapse, a few seconds for the doctor to say, "I'm sorry. There doesn't seem to be a heartbeat"... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy: Prenatal Care What will happen during prenatal visits?... What should I eat?... Is it okay to take medicine?... How long can I keep working?... What about exercise?... Is it okay to have sex?... What can I do to feel better while I'm pregnant?... etc. |
The Family Room
Jennifer McCormick |
The Second Time Around What is that saying about things being better the second time around? Whoever first made this profound statement was obviously not a working mother with a two-year-old son and a baby on the way!... |
IDB America
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One less barrier to healthcare In Peru, a targeted health program for the poor is helping to reduce infant and maternal mortality |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002 |
How to Prepare for Pregnancy Why is it important to prepare for pregnancy?... When should I see my doctor?... Is exercise okay?... Should I take vitamins?... Do I need to change my diet?... What else should I avoid?... What do I need to know about genetic diseases?... etc. |
Salon.com
September 29, 2000
Caroline Leavitt |
Dating the birth mother Before you adopt a baby, you've got to sweep Mom off her feet... |
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October 16, 2008
Louise Sloan |
Birth Control Is Safer Than Ever (and Sometimes It's Even Good for You) Times have changed since women going on birth control risked the pelvic infections of the Dalkon Shield or hormones dosed perilously high. |
ifeminists
March 26, 2009
Gordon E. Finley |
Demography and Economy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly The release of preliminary childbirth data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shows records births for 2007. This is bad news when the economy is struggling. |
