Labor and Delivery

Prepping

When it comes to getting ready for baby, there are a lot of boxes to check. From what to put in the nursery to what to put in your hospital bag - and everything in between - here are a variety of posts to help you feel prepared for baby's arrival.
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
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Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?

By Claire Goss
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Packing Checklist
3rd Trimester Checklist Hospital Bag Hospital Birth Lists Printables Resources Tips and Tricks Being Pregnant Countdown to Baby
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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Packing Checklist

By Amy Morrison
Labor Induction: When, Why and How It's Done
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Labor Induction: When, Why and How It's Done

By Hilary
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Deliver a Baby
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Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Deliver a Baby

By Amy Morrison
What are the Different Types of Birthing Classes?
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What are the Different Types of Birthing Classes?

By Ashley Brichter
5 Reasons to Create a Birth Plan, Even Though Birth Never Actually Goes to Plan
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5 Reasons to Create a Birth Plan, Even Though Birth Never Actually Goes to Plan

By Kate Hogan
Should I Try for a VBAC or Have Another C Section?
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Should I Try for a VBAC or Have Another C Section?

By Kayla Young
How to Prepare for a Planned C Section
C-Section Checklist Being Pregnant
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How to Prepare for a Planned C Section

By Kayla Young
Questions to Ask When Pregnant and Choosing a Care Provider
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Questions to Ask When Pregnant and Choosing a Care Provider

By Emily Ramirez
I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online
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I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online

By Amy Morrison
18 Things to Expect in the NICU
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18 Things to Expect in the NICU

By Anonymous Contributor
Acknowledging the Sadness When Your Birth Plan Changes
Birth Stories Mental Health Postpartum
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Acknowledging the Sadness When Your Birth Plan Changes

By Laci Lynch
Do You Know Your Closest NICU?
3rd Trimester NICU Preterm and Premature Being Pregnant Doctors
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Do You Know Your Closest NICU?

By Anonymous Contributor
A Doula's Tips on How to Choose a Doula
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A Doula's Tips on How to Choose a Doula

By Alexis Edwards
Why Everyone Deserves a Doula
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Why Everyone Deserves a Doula

By Antonia
8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Having a Baby
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8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Having a Baby

By Jennifer Carsen