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Weakened pelvic floor and other changes brought on by pregnancy

Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes for a woman — emotionally and physically. While it can be easy to talk about the joys and challenges of navigating motherhood or…

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Nitrous oxide: An old birthing choice for moms is new again

The latest trend in alternative labor options may give many pregnant women a smile. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas, is commonly thought of as a medication used…

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Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy

What if it’s the middle of the night and your baby refuses to latch on? Or, you have a fever and breast pain and need to know what to do?…

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Expecting, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding at least 2 months reduces SIDS risk, study shows

Do you want to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Then breastfeed at least two months. A study by the University of Virginia School of Medicine found…

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Find care that’s right for your first delivery

If you’re expecting your first baby, no doubt you are overwhelmed with all the decisions to be made. What do I want the day of my child’s birth to be…

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Breastfeeding help is just a click away with Norton eCare

Becoming a new mom is wonderful — and a bit terrifying — according to 34-year-old Sarah Ramage. The questions began for her almost as soon as she and her husband,…

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Moms and moms-to-be look for answers on Zika

As summer and mosquito season hit full steam, many women who are pregnant, or couples who are considering becoming pregnant, may have concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. As new…

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Cramps: How much pain is too much?

Women are tough. Every month we grin and bear it when cramps set in. We know some lower abdominal and even back pain is normal. But when does the pain…

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4 ways prenatal yoga is good for mom and baby

Prenatal yoga is gaining popularity among expectant women. And it’s no wonder. The benefits are plentiful: It helps you connect with your developing baby, gives you nurturing time together, helps…

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The thing women don’t want to talk about

Shortly after having her second child, Kathryn Hendon started experiencing a problem many women face: bladder leakage. The trauma of childbirth damaged her bladder muscles and nerves, leading to overactive…

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Breastfeeding and returning to work

For many, breastfeeding is a natural part of becoming a mother and a priority for the health of the baby.  With the right preparation and support, you don’t have to…

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New Year’s baby times two

Twins share a lot during their lifetime, but one thing newborns Adaline Rose and Emma Paige Decker won’t share is a birthday. The girls, delivered just four minutes apart, were…

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