October 28, 2024 | by: Lindsey VanAlstyne, LCCE
Ask these two question for a less painful, more peaceful birth.
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November 15, 2023 | by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE, Executive Director, Lamaze International
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June 29, 2023 | by: Katja Holzhei
You have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have been medicated for a while, or recently started treatment. And you are pregnant. One of your most pressing questions might be whether it is safe to continue with medication. The stimulants help you function during the day. They successfully tame your ADHD symptoms. But do they put your baby's brain development at risk?
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May 31, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition.
Research supports the traditional practice of keeping parents and newborns together. Evidence shows that this is a key element of nature's plan. People experiencing natural birth have high levels of catecholamines, oxytocin, and endorphins. Catecholamines ensure that parent and baby are alert and ready to get to know each other.
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May 24, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Welcome to the first four weeks of postpartum in this month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items for optimal health and birth and post-birth preparation, in addition to reminders for fun things, too. Take a look at the checklists from months 1-10 of pregnancy.
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