Postpartum depression can affect anyone regardless of social status or wealth. The list of celebs who have had to gain control of this very real part of pregnancy and childbirth continues to grow. The latest celebrity to admit to having suffered from postpartum depression is singer Marie Osmond.
Reports published recently online revealed that in 1999 [...]
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My son was born in Korea. When I had my baby shower, another expatriate friend of mine told me how after delivering three babies overseas, she went home so she could have her fourth in an American hospital. But the baby had other plans, and emerged in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly grocery [...]
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I read every book and article I could get my hands on before going into labor, hoping to be as prepared as possible for whatever may happen. I wanted to read about every possible glitch that might happen so that there would be nothing that would take me by surprise. It was my [...]
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The whole process of conception, pregnancy, childbirth is an overwhelmingly incredible thing. But evolution has shortchanged us women somewhat, and while our bodies can do miraculous things, having children can take a toll on our physical selves.
One of the hardest working, and most neglected parts of a woman’s body is the pelvic floor. Your [...]
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Researchers are discovering powerful mind-body connections in health and wellness. With that in mind, not only am I making all the necessary physical preparations to have a successful, drug-free natural childbirth, but I am preparing mentally, as well.
This mental preparation leaves no room for hearing horror stories of labor that went on for hours with [...]
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