How to Find the Most Popular Baby Names
For the official list of the most popular baby names in the U.S. for the previous year, the best source is the Social Security website (see Resources below). Here's how to look up the most popular baby names in the U.S. Each year, the agency ... [... more]
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How to Prepare to Bring Home Baby
Using forethought and planning, the trip to and from the hospital can be completely pain free. Depending on how anal retentive you are, this will vary from a Post It to a poster board. Include exactly how you'd like for things to go down while ... [... more]
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How to Have a Fulfilling Labor and Delivery
Labor and delivery is one of the most awesome aspects of human life. It is absolutely amazing how a woman's body is able to grow and house a developing fetus, and then give birth to the baby and still come out unharmed. While labor and delivery ... [... more]
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How to Make Photo Birth Announcements
Photo birth announcements are the best way to alert loved ones of your new bundle of joy. They serve 2 purposes. First, they give your family and friends vital statistics such as full name, birth weight, and birth date. Second, photo birth ... [... more]
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How to Provide Emotional Support During Early Labor
You don't have to be a doula or professional labor support person to support a mom through the greatest journey of her life. What she will need more than anything is emotional support from someone she loves and trusts. The following steps will ... [... more]
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How to Be an Active Birth Partner During Active Labor
Active labor is a time when many moms feel challenged. Dilation and effacement are changing and contractions are getting stronger and staying consistent. Some of her earlier coping mechanisms may not be working anymore and her back may start ... [... more]
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How to Be an Active Birth Partner During Early Labor
Early labor is the time when contractions may or may not be getting consistent. Being an active birth partner during this time is very important. As Mom's patterns become different, she will need more support and reassurance from you. Here are ... [... more]
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How to Be an Active Birth Partner During Prelabor
Prelabor is usually the best time to wrap up loose ends. Moms can manage contractions well and may even want to help you with last-minute details. This is also a very exciting time because it signals the beginning of your labor and birth journey. ... [... more]
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How to Be an Active Birth Partner During Pushing
When Mom gets to the pushing stage, labor is officially over. Her cervix has dilated to a complete 10cm and she is 100 percent effaced. The baby is probably at a zero station or below and she is ready to push him out. Although labor is over, the ... [... more]
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How to Be an Active Birth Partner During Transition
Transition is one the hardest and most intense phases of labor. It may be challenging to be a supportive and active birth partner during this phase depending on what and how Mom is feeling. The following steps will help guide you during this ... [... more]
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How to Choose a Childbirth Doula
Never heard of a doula? Neither had I until my daugter gave birth almost six years ago. The word doula comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "woman's servant". Www.yourdictionary.com is says a doula is "a woman trained to give [... more]
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