Planning for Birth, Jessica’s Story
In the post about birth plans I shared about a mommy who despite the planning and work ended up needing ... The post Planning for Birth, Jessica’s Story appeared first on Modern Alternative Mama.
View ArticleThe Final Few Weeks: Prenatal Preparations
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View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew for My First Birth…
By Sara Beth, Contributing Writer My first birth did nothing but set me up for failure in future births. That ... The post What I Wish I Knew for My First Birth… appeared first on Modern Alternative...
View ArticleFetal Ultrasound: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives (Part I)
Routine fetal ultrasound screening is virtually ubiquitous in the U.S. and many other countries, where the majority of healthcare providers ... The post Fetal Ultrasound: Risks, Benefits, and...
View ArticleFetal Ultrasound: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives (Part II)
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View ArticlePreparing to Breastfeed Before Baby Arrives
image credit One of my biggest surprises of becoming a mom was how incredibly hard breastfeeding was. No one warned ... The post Preparing to Breastfeed Before Baby Arrives appeared first on Modern...
View ArticleUsing Self-Education to Prepare for Labor and Birth
Pregnancy is an exciting time, full of excitement and anticipation as you await the arrival of a new member of ... The post Using Self-Education to Prepare for Labor and Birth appeared first on Modern...
View ArticleBack Labor: What it is and What You Can Do About It (Part 2)
Photo by Eyeliam By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributor Back labor is a type of labor that women can experience. This type ... The post Back Labor: What it is and What You Can Do About It (Part 2) appeared...
View ArticleThe Umbilical Cord: An Amazing Avenue of Stem Cell Transport
The umbilical cord connects an unborn baby to the placenta, and is the avenue which allows for life-giving nutrients and ... The post The Umbilical Cord: An Amazing Avenue of Stem Cell Transport...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article3 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...
View Article10 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...
View Article10 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...
View Article17 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...
View ArticleBaby 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.
View Article8 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...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleReduce 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...
View ArticleYou 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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