Birth Plan

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   Birth plan

   I'm a reformed epidural user

   By Monica Beyer on Jun 6, 2013

   One bad experience can really make a difference
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   Birth plan

   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 pregnancy

   Face your fears about labor

   By Ami Burns on May 6, 2013

   When to relax and when to get help
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   Birth plan

   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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   Birth plan

   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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   Third trimester

   Don't stay breech, baby!

   By Ami Burns on Apr 14, 2013

   How to turn your stubborn bundle of joy
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   Birth plan

   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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   Birth plan

   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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   Birth plan

   Skip the pitocin, try the salad

   By Ami Burns on Mar 14, 2013

   Crazy ways to induce labor
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    Third trimester

    Sibling doulas

    By Ami Burns on Mar 3, 2013

    Why you need one and where to find her
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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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    Birth plan

    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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    Birth plan

    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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    Third trimester

    We're messing up labor

    By Ami Burns on Oct 21, 2012

    Labors were shorter 50 years ago -- seriously?
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    Birth plan

    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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    Birth plan

    What is a birth plan?

    By Lisa Steinke on Aug 29, 2012

    We think you need one and here's why
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    Birth plan

    Where should I give birth?

    By Ami Burns on Aug 3, 2012

    The options may surprise you
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    Birth plan

    When an epidural goes wrong

    By Monica Beyer on Jul 27, 2012

    They may tell you about the risks, but you don't really think it can happen to you -- until it does!
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    Birth plan

    What in the world is orgasmic birth?

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jun 21, 2012

    Are labor orgasms the best kept secret around?
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    Once you go caesarean section, should you go VBAC?

    By Molly Smith on May 30, 2012

    Caesarean section vs. VBAC