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Our Lady of Childbirth - Patroness of Birthing Mothers
In the Basilica of Sant'Agostino in Rome there stands near the entrance a towering statue of the mother of Jesus. This representation of...


Dads Matter: The Many Ways for Husbands to Be a Part of Pregnancy and Birth
One of my favorite ways to be a support in the birth room is by helping the father to have an involved role in the birth of his baby. I...


NORA Tea - The Best and Simplest Recipe for Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Prep
NORA infusions are a great way to prepare and nourish your body for pregnancy, labor, birth, and after. An infusion is basically a very...


Cervical Checks at the End of Pregnancy - A Help or a Harm?
In our system, it has become normal for a woman to have her cervix routinely checked at prenatal appointments as she reaches full term...


Ways to Foster Oxytocin in the Hospital Room
Oxytocin! It is absolutely essential for an uncomplicated birth. Oxytocin is the hormone released in largest amounts during orgasm,...


Blessed Are the Pacifiers
He's just using you as a pacifier. I hear her words, an accusation almost, though she's only repeating the tired old mother-advice trope...
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