There is an incredible amount of variation in what labor is like for a first-time mom. The length of labor is extremely variable, with the average length of active labor being 12 hours. Some...
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Everything you need to know as you prepare for the birth of your first baby. Peaceful Birth? Considering Natural Childbirth by Shelley Albini, a Childbirth Education Practitioner teaching...
Today's woman constantly juggles an incredible number of responsibilities: jobs, children, friendships, marriages, errands, appointments - the list is endless! You've got to be healthy just to keep...
Pregnancy is a unique time for women and their partners. There is a new life to consider—a baby who will need soft, tiny clothes and lots of diapers. But for now, during pregnancy, the best gifts...
The beauty of today's homes lies in their diversity. There are huge great rooms, sweeping staircases, oversized openings, patio doors, etc. Gone are "standard" doorways, which today can mean...
Everything you need to know as you prepare for your first pregnancy Pregnancy Questions & Answers by Vicki Swindell, RN, Certified Childbirth Educator and Nurse Manager at Columbia Rose...