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How to Prevent Tearing During Childbirth

By Kristen, Contributing Writer Research has shown conclusively that episiotomy (cutting tissues of the pelvic floor during birth) is not ... The post How to Prevent Tearing During Childbirth appeared...

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3 Visualization Exercises for Managing Labor

I have given birth 8 times. Every one of those births was extremely different–as different as each child!  Some have ... The post 3 Visualization Exercises for Managing Labor appeared first on Modern...

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10 Ways to Prepare Your Children for a New Baby

By Amy Wood, Contributing Writer When parents are expecting their first baby they usually only have themselves to prepare, but ... The post 10 Ways to Prepare Your Children for a New Baby appeared...

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10 Ways to Stand Up For Your Birthing Rights

Right now, much of the advocacy surrounding women’s rights deals with birth control and access to abortion.  Not very much ... The post 10 Ways to Stand Up For Your Birthing Rights appeared first on...

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17 Safe and Effective Positions for Natural Birth

Try one — or several — of these 17 positions for natural birth.  They’ll help your body work with your ... The post 17 Safe and Effective Positions for Natural Birth appeared first on Modern...

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Baby Eli: Born in a Van!

Guest Post by Lisa of Ruthie Bell Home I was 41 + 1 on March 12, 2013 and so very ... The post Baby Eli: Born in a Van! appeared first on Modern Alternative Mama.

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8 Ways To Know You’re Close To Your Due Date

By Daja, Contributing Writer It’s the third trimester and the countdown to the baby’s arrival begins.  People now freely ask, ... The post 8 Ways To Know You’re Close To Your Due Date appeared first on...

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5 Ways to Use a Rebozo During Labor

By Jacki May, Contributing Writer Our first daughter was born in a hospital in Boeblingen, Germany. As I walked to ... The post 5 Ways to Use a Rebozo During Labor appeared first on Modern Alternative...

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How To Pray For Your Preborn Baby

By Daja, Contributing Writer A Chance Encounter There are many people who have inspired me as a parent over the ... The post How To Pray For Your Preborn Baby appeared first on Modern Alternative Mama.

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Reduce Your Post-Birth Stress: 9 Ways to Prepare

By Jaimie Ramsey, Contributing Writer Childbirth is a stressful event! Of course it’s joyful and exciting and full of blessings, ... The post Reduce Your Post-Birth Stress: 9 Ways to Prepare appeared...

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You Ate What?! And Other Questions Natural Pregnant Mamas Face (Part 2)

Image by Esteban By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer The Decision to Embrace a Natural Pregnancy and Birth When I got ... The post You Ate What?! And Other Questions Natural Pregnant Mamas Face...

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