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Tips to Make Labor Easier

Jumbo shrimp. Passive aggressive. Same difference. Guest host. These familiar oxymorons are the product of combing two completely opposite terms, resulting in some pretty funny phrases. One oxymoron on the mind of every expectant mother is “easy labor.” The definition of labor is something that requires difficult and/or exhausting physical or mental exertion. Put the [...]

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Understanding the Stages of Labor

The time has come! After months of waiting, you are probably counting those final days until you can meet your baby. As the delivery date approaches, you should understand the stages and signs of labor to better prepare, plan and control anxiety. Recognizing the signs and stages of labor can help you decide when it’s [...]

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Should I have an epidural?

Epidural: yes or no? There is no “right” or “wrong” answer for this question. The choice of a birth without anesthesia and with anesthesia has its advantages and disadvantages.  How you decide to birth your child is a personal choice. Regardless of your decision, we are here to support you and provide you with the [...]

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