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Wellness During Pregnancy

Posted on: January 1, 2019 by: Demetria Clark

  Wellness During Pregnancy By Lily Carter Nourishing your body, and taking care of yourself, is perhaps the greatest gift you can give your unborn baby.  Wellness is so important because it allows you to support yourself as you are

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Letting Labor Begin on its Own

Posted on: June 5, 2017 by: Demetria Clark

Letting Labor Begin on its Own Induction, post-dates and cervical ripening are just a few examples of the medical jargon that are common to the birthing world. This vocabulary can lead to misguided confidence in medical interventions rather than trusting

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Breast milk- Liquid Gold

Posted on: January 15, 2017 by: Demetria Clark

Breast Milk – Liquid Gold The term “liquid gold” refers to breast milk for its ability to nourish babies. But did you know its golden qualities may also heal baby’s skin ailments? That breast milk makes nourishing soap? Or that

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Six is the New Four

Posted on: August 12, 2016 by: Demetria Clark

Six is the New Four! by Alexa Weeks There has been a re-evaluation of the timing and progression of labor sort of going on behind the scenes for awhile now. While many have clung to the Friedman curve to measure

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Routine IV fluids during labor, necessary or nuisance?

Posted on: October 25, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Today, the vast majority of US hospitals routinely place IVs in laboring women. But why? Are there any benefits to receiving IV fluids during labor? Or perhaps maybe even some undesirable side effects? I have decided to seek evidence based

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The Difficult Baby

Posted on: October 25, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

The Difficult Baby   I firmly believe that a baby who seems unsettled most of the time is trying to communicate that there is something wrong. There are SO many components to being healthy, our well being depends greatly on

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Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy

Posted on: October 21, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Being pregnant takes its toll on you. Fatigue, nausea, exhaustion, and that’s just to name a few. It’s no wonder, though, with all that’s happening to your body. Once we discover we’re pregnant we start

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Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas.

Posted on: October 14, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas. “I use oatmeal and tea to bump up my supply!” Lactation is a confusing subject for most new mothers. Societal barriers are preventing us from seeing it frequently and most women have no idea

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How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth

Posted on: October 10, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

  How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth   Trusting is a big word.  We oftentimes say we trust others, but do not even trust our own selves. The nurturance of our babies and bonding that would be necessary in

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Breastfeeding in America- Student Article.

Posted on: November 28, 2014 by: Demetria Clark

Breastfeeding in America- Jessica Young A society is only as good as it treats its weakest citizens, and in my opinion the weakest and most precious citizens are getting a poor deal. Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way for

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