How to Have an Unmedicated Childbirth in Five Easy Steps
It occurred to me recently that I’ve never shared my birth story on my blog. Then it occurred to me that really, no one…
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Pregnancy: When to Get Your Ass to the Doctor
A while back I got an email from a reader who asked if it would be possible to write a quick list of the…
Medical Visits: Get Used to Feeling Like an Ass
Every new parent has to debate on calling the Midwife/Doctor/OBGYN/Pediatrician for something at some point. No matter how wonderful (or awful) your professional is,…
A Gentle Cesarean
When I first heard the term “gentle cesarean” I couldn’t wrap my head around it. Does it mean they take the baby out slowly?…
Why Everyone Deserves a Doula
Before I had my kids I didn’t really know what a doula was. I thought they were hippies that rubbed you with patchouli, whispered…
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
At some point during your pregnancy someone at your OB’s office or at the bus stop might ask you what you’re doing about cord…
How an Awesome Doctor Gives a Shot
A reader passed this along to me and I have to admit I braced myself to watch it because I don’t like seeing babies…