midwife

  1. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    New home birth guidelines leave out some midwives

    By Monica Beyer on Apr 29, 2013
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    Home births are on the rise, and moms have a few choices when it comes to what sort of midwife is present at the birth. The American...
  2. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    Home birth: Is it right for you?

    By Christina Holt on Jan 20, 2012
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    How do you feel about home birth? Just like everything in parenting and in life, what works for some may not always work for others...
  3. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    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...
  4. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    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....
  5. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    Honoring your unique birth experience

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 27, 2010
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    Most parents understand the many benefits of birthing naturally, but childbirth is something that is not always under your control....
  6. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    Plan a natural birth in six easy steps

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 19, 2010
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    So you’ve watched The Business of Being Born, you are totally up on your Kegels, and your birth ball is already getting a daily...
  7. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    Realistic birth planning

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 7, 2010
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    Writing a birth plan is a wonderful way to begin to educate yourself about labor and the process of giving birth. But it is...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    When to call the doctor or midwife

    By Tiernan McKay on Sep 14, 2010
    As pregnancy progresses into the second trimester, you can really start seeing physical changes in your body. With an expanding...
  9. Children's Health

    Tips for parents of babies in the NICU

    By Children's Miracle Network on Mar 21, 2010
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    Texas Children's Hospital Newborn Center has the largest and only Level IIIC NICU in the Houston area. The doctors and nurses at the...
  10. Children's Health

    A simple 3-step process can help prepare you for delivery day

    By Children's Miracle Network on Mar 21, 2010
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    When you first find out that you are expecting, it may seem like your pregnancy will last forever -- but your new baby will be here...