Birth plan

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   Are narcotics during labor safe for your baby?

   By Ami Burns on May 15, 2013

   Is pain relief worth the risks?
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   My VBAC failed

   By Angela Amman on Apr 30, 2013

   When a VBAC attempt fails, disappointment over a second C-section may linger
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   How to prepare for a VBAC

   By Angela Amman on Apr 30, 2013

   Medical and birth experts share their VBAC tips
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   I fired my OB/GYN

   By Maria Mora on Apr 25, 2013

   You're pregnant and you're in charge
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   How to cope with tocophobia

   By Katie Hurley, LCSW on Apr 12, 2013

   When significant anxiety about giving birth leaves you isolated
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   Homebirth: I had my third baby at home

   By Janelle Hanchett on Apr 10, 2013

   Tips for making your homebirth go smoothly
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   A long road to natural childbirth

   By Maria Mora on Mar 29, 2013

   Learn how real moms changed the birth plan from baby to baby
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   Skip the pitocin, try the salad

   By Ami Burns on Mar 14, 2013

   Crazy ways to induce labor
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   Home birth or bust: No hospital delivery for me

   By Ami Burns on Mar 8, 2013

   After a home birth, I'll never look back
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    Why I'd only give birth in a hospital

    By Katie Kavulla on Mar 8, 2013

    Making the choice for hospital deliveries
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    Doctors and midwives: Is there really a difference?

    By Ami Burns on Feb 22, 2013

    How to know who is best for your birth
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    Warning, this is not your mother's baby

    By Ami Burns on Jan 29, 2013

    When your mom doesn't respect your parenting style
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    What if my birth plan didn't pan out?

    By Molly Smith on Jan 29, 2013

    Deal with birth plan change ups
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    Labor bag bargains

    By Ami Burns on Jan 24, 2013

    Stay comfortable during labor for a steal
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    When epidurals are a real pain

    By Ami Burns on Jan 18, 2013

    What do you mean, an epidural may not work?
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    Glam up your birthing gown

    By Katie Kavulla on Dec 14, 2012

    Cute hospital gowns for when you finally go into labor
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    Should your parents be in the delivery room?

    By Ami Burns on Dec 11, 2012

    You may have invited a doula or even a photographer to witness your baby's birth -- but...
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    Do I need a C-section with twins?

    By Ami Burns on Oct 12, 2012

    Twins mean a ticket to the OR, right? The answer may surprise you
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    Why I chose a VBAC

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 12, 2012

    Once a C-section, not always a C-section.
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    What is a birth plan?

    By Lisa Steinke on Aug 29, 2012

    We think you need one and here's why