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Robin Lim, CNN Hero of the Year, helped improve birth outcomes in Indonesia

By Monica Beyer on Dec 15, 2011

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Mother and baby outcomes in the island nation of Indonesia are less than ideal, with a high infant mortality rate and unequal access...
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Celebrity bump day: Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce and more!

By Kim Grundy on Dec 14, 2011

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Happy Hump Day! We like to think of it as bump day, so we're bringing you the cutest celeb baby bumps every Wednesday. Today, check...
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Michelle Duggar was heartbroken telling kids about miscarriage

By Kim Grundy on Dec 9, 2011

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Michelle Duggar is struggling with something that many parents have had to go through -- telling your other children that you have...
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Celeb moms use old wives’ tales to predict baby’s gender

By Kim Grundy on Dec 8, 2011

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From Hilary Duff to Kate Hudson, celebrity moms are using old wives’ tales to predict the gender of their babies. Check out some of...
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Celebrity bump day: Jennifer Garner, Jessica Simpson and more!

By Kim Grundy on Dec 7, 2011

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Happy Hump Day! We like to think of it as bump day, so we're bringing you the cutest celeb baby bumps every Wednesday. Today, check...
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Cute pregnant celeb of the week: Maggie Gyllenhaal

By Kim Grundy on Nov 30, 2011

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After wearing a loose, flowing dress to her recent movie premiere, Indie darling Maggie Gyllenhaal confirmed she is expecting her...
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5 Reasons to hire a birth doula

By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 11, 2011

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Giving birth is a monumentally life-changing experience. Why do it alone? Throughout history, women have labored with the support of...
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How birth affects breastfeeding

By Michelle Maffei on Nov 2, 2011

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It takes 60 muscles for an infant to master the suck-swallow-breathe reflex, so it's no wonder that a baby's birth affects their...
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Pain relief in labor

By Louise Wheeler on Oct 4, 2011

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Labor and birth is always an unpredictable and unique experience for every woman. It is impossible to judge how the process will...
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Should cameras be allowed in delivery rooms?

By Kim Grundy on Sep 14, 2011

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A growing number of hospitals are restricting cameras and video recorders in the delivery room, citing legal issues and patient...
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Should you consider a doula?

By Tiernan McKay on Sep 1, 2011

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Whether you are planning a pregnancy, just found out you're pregnant or are about to deliver, you've probably paid some thought to...
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Vacuum extraction during delivery

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 25, 2011

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In the labor and delivery room, things don't always go as you plan. From lengthy labors to low levels of pain tolerance, each and...
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Should you find out baby's gender in utero?

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Aug 15, 2011

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Boy or girl? Some parents want to know their child’s gender before his or her birth. Others eagerly anticipate the surprise....
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IVs during labor

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 10, 2011

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As routine as hearing "push!" in the delivery room, IVs are being administered to laboring women as a precautionary measure. If...
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How to handle an unexpected home birth

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 9, 2011

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You're looking forward to delivering in the comforts of the hospital delivery room, only to find that your bun in the oven is making...
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Stages of labor

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 5, 2011

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Like your pregnancy, your labor is broke into three stages: the first, the second, and the third stage. However, each stage of labor...
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How to speed up labor

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 3, 2011

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Now that it's go time, it seems that your bun in the oven is taking her sweet time making her grand entrance. But after nine long...
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How to recognize preterm labor

By Michelle Maffei on Aug 1, 2011

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You feel what you think are contractions, but is it Braxton-Hicks or is your baby making an early appearance? From recognizing signs...
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Doctor or midwife: Which should you choose?

By Michelle Maffei on Jul 21, 2011

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Now that you know that you are pregnant, you may begin to think about the type of prenatal care and labor and delivery you desire....
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What to expect when labor is induced

By Michelle Maffei on Jun 21, 2011

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You’ve created a birth plan -- only to find that your doctor has other plans in the home stretch. Whether you’re past your due date...

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