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17 Simple Ways to Relieve Your Menstrual Cramps Naturally
Menstruation may accompany premenstrual symptoms such as cravings, irritability, fatigue, and sore breasts. And if you also experience menstrual cramps, you may have considered how you can relieve your menstrual…
When is Labor Induction Necessary? Understanding the Indication Criteria
When it comes to childbirth, every expectant mother hopes for a smooth and natural labor process. However, there are instances when labor induction becomes necessary for the health and well-being…
New Discovery Made on Phthalates and Preterm Birth
A new NIH (National Institutes of Health) study has found that there’s a link between phthalates (a toxic chemical) and an increased risk of preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks),…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Non-Toxic Living
Non-toxic living is catching many people’s eyes as the light continues to shed on harmful ingredients in U.S. products. And research is finding only more damaging effects of many components…
“You Don’t Get a Trophy for Having an Unmedicated Birth”
“You don’t get a trophy for having an unmedicated birth.” Do you know what I say about this? Well, good because I wasn’t making room in my house to put…
5 Easy Tips to Increase Output While Pumping at Work
The two main hormones in breastfeeding are prolactin (stimulated by nipple and breast stroking) and oxytocin (stimulated by nipple stretching and bonding with your baby). Feeling relaxed and connected to your baby…