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CONCEIVING AFTER MISCARRIAGE: When to Try Again & Increasing Ability to Carry Full Term

Written by Allie Chee

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CONCEIVING AFTER MISCARRIAGE: When to Try Again & Increasing Ability to Carry Full Term

In Part 1 of this article, AFTER MISCARRIAGE: Postpartum Care for Mothers Experiencing Loss,we discussed the care a woman should receive in the first several weeks after a preterm loss (or stillbirth) to help her through the grieving process, to assure her return to vitality, and—according to the precepts of…

The Truth Behind the Flu Vaccine

Written by Jess Gifford

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To Flu Shot or Not? It’s that time of year again. Pharmacies, OB/GYNs, PCPs, and everyone in between is trying to convince you to get the flu shot to “protect your health.” Sure, nobody wants to get the flu, but before you get stuck (or not), make…

The Day I Fell in Love with My Boobs

Written by Allie Chee

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Women experience the greatest changes of their lives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—during their pregnancy and postpartum time. Almost without exception, these changes will force a woman to come face-to-face with her acceptance and love, or lack thereof, for her body. This is a personal story from my experience, and it will…

Planning for a Healing Unassisted Birth - 8 weeks

Written by Caitlin Nash

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So I am 8 weeks and 1 day pregnant! Our little newbie is still hanging in there and I still definitely feel pregnant. Still insanely excited and very much looking forward to the end of the first trimester when we can feel a little bit safer. I had an "intake…

Planning for a Healing Unassisted Birth - 7 weeks

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So today is 7 weeks and I'm still pregnant! I keep telling myself over and over that we're fine, we're going to be fine this time. I have to, because there's that tiny little voice of worry in the back of my head that's afraid something's going to go wrong.…

Planning for a Healing Unassisted Birth

Written by Caitlin Nash

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So, today my little family got the most fantastic news. I am finally pregnant again! After a year and a half of trying, much disappointment, struggle, and one hope that was over as soon as we knew about it, I am 6 weeks pregnant and our darling child is due…

10 Tips To Have A Healthy Birth

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Research childbirth and determine what is important to you. There are many procedures, policies, and routines that you need to understand and determine if they are right for you and your baby. Create your birth plan if you choose. Include your wishes, fears, cultural traditions/preferences, and anything else that is…

10 Tips To Have A Healthy Pregnancy

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Treat yourself as if you are pregnant as soon as you begin trying to conceive. Take prenatal vitamins, quit smoking, and avoid alcoholic beverages. Find out if any medications you are taking are safe for pregnancy. Find a few pregnancy medical care providers and interview them. Choose which one suits…

Prenatal Glucose Test: Is it Necessary?

Written by Allie Chee

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Gestational Diabetes Do I need to take the glucose tolerance test? If I get a high score, do I need to take insulin? For me the answer was no, and no! And here's the story: 50 grams of glucose tap water artificial flavor That's not what you'd expect to find…

Scientific Research: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Written by Jess Gifford

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Scientific Research: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

In quantum mechanics (physics), there is a principle known as Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle. It states that when observing sub-atomic particles, “the more precisely the position is determined, the less precisely the momentum is known in this instant.” In simple terms, you can’t know everything about what you are observing because the world…

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