Soothing Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Soothing Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy and Postpartum

ByCarmen Calvo

Hemorrhoids, which are swollen and exposed blood vessels in the rectum, are perhaps one of the biggest complaints I hear from expecting and postpartum parents.  Some find they have hemorrhoids during pregnancy, while others get them postpartum, likely from pushing.   But why do hemorrhoids happen in pregnancy? During pregnancy, the increased progesterone levels cause the…

Natural Pain Relief Options For Birth
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Natural Pain Relief Options For Birth

ByCarmen Calvo

Maybe you are looking to have a natural birth experience? Or perhaps, you plan on getting that epidural as soon as you get to the hospital! No matter what your ideal birth looks like, the majority of women will benefit from some great natural pain relief options and techniques to help them get through contractions!…
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7 Tips To Prepare For A Natural Birth

ByCarmen Calvo

Did you know that 85% of pregnant women are able to have a safe natural childbirth experience? But, only about 2% of American women give birth without any interventions. What is the disconnect? Certainly choice plays a role. Some women aren’t necessarily interested in unmedicated childbirth. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control…

Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe for GBS+ People?
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Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe for GBS+ People?

ByAlayna Spratley

Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe? Recently, The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) released an alarming single case report, in which a newborn was found to have a recurrent infection of group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS, group B strep), that was attributed to the mother’s consumption of placenta capsules. This has many people asking, ‘Is placenta encapsulation…

Is Placenta The Perfect Postnatal Supplement?
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Is Placenta The Perfect Postnatal Supplement?

ByCarmen Calvo

While pregnant did you take a prenatal supplement? And what about after baby is born; have you considered taking a postnatal vitamin? It is well known that a high quality prenatal supplement can provide you with extra folate, vitamin D, and magnesium to support a healthy pregnancy. Once baby arrives, you may still need additional…

When your friend has a baby: 10 ways to support a new mother
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When your friend has a baby: 10 ways to support a new mother

ByCarmen Calvo

When my closest friends were having babies, I was just getting married.  I was pretty clueless about most things regarding the postpartum period and since the last baby to be born in my family was my 22-year-old sister, I knew even less about babies. I hadn’t a clue as to ways to support a new…

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