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Is It Healthy To Give Birth In Water? – Benefits & Risks Of Water Birthing 

by Emelda Otieno
A pregnant woman laying in the tub filled with water and flower petals.

A study published in 2021 concluded that water births are safer than land births and are associated with better outcomes, including decreased rates of postpartum hemorrhage and hospitalization after delivery and no increase in neonatal death. But that doesn’t mean that it is 100% …

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Is It Bad To Squeeze Your Breasts During Pregnancy? (Is It Safe To Collect Colostrum Before Birth?)

by Saumya Malik
Is It Bad To Squeeze Your Breasts During Pregnancy?

It’s not generally bad to squeeze your breasts during pregnancy, and if you’re doing it to collect colostrum before birth, you can do so after completing 39 weeks of pregnancy. Even if small, there’s a chance that hand expression could lead to stimulation that …

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My Baby’s Head is Low, But My Cervix is Not Yet Dilated (Lightening 101)

by Sarah
My Baby’s Head is Low, But My Cervix is Not Yet Dilated

When your baby’s head is in a low position, this is called lightening. Your baby’s head moves past the abdominal area and towards the pelvic area. This happens near the time of delivery. Other signs of lightening include decreased heartburn and difficulty breathing, but …

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Will A Warm Bath Help Soften My Cervix? (Cervical Ripening & Labor Induction)

by Emelda Otieno
Will A Warm Bath Help Soften My Cervix?

One of the most natural ways to soften your cervix in readiness for labor is to have a warm bath. A bath alone will not start contractions, but a warm bath stimulates the production of the feel-good hormone, oxytocin, which is the hormone that …

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Best Hospitals To Give Birth In NYC (Top 5 Maternity Hospitals & Factors To Consider)

by Saumya Malik
Best Hospitals To Give Birth In NYC

According to the U.S. News & World Report, the famous NYC hospitals for giving birth include Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West hospitals, St. Peter’s hospital, and St. Joseph’s Health hospital, and Cayuga Medical Centre. …

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39 Weeks Pregnant Feeling The Urge To Poop But Nothing Comes Out (Is This A Sign of Labor?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
39 Weeks Pregnant Feeling The Urge To Poop But Nothing Comes Out

Bladder and bowel problems are normal parts of pregnancy that most women go through. Constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, and even urinary tract infections are common nuisance. A small percentage of women may even struggle with hemorrhoids throughout the pregnancy. If you feel the urge to …

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