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Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
Overview A birth plan is your plan of how you envision your birth and what happens dir...
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Why Birth Plans Fail
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Are Dates the Key to a Shorter Labor?
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Protein During Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
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Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
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Strength Training and Weight Lifting During Pregnancy
Overview Research has firmly established strength and resistance training benefits for...
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Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Overview Cardio is any workout in which you elevate your heart rate. Many exercises fa...
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Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid
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Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood
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About Pregnancy Podcast
Hello! I’m Vanessa, and I’m here to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent.
After finding out I was pregnant in December 2013, I kind of freaked out. Don’t get me wrong – I was really excited!! – but also freaked out. After doing some initial research on what this whole pregnancy and parenting thing was all about, I realized I was in over my head.
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This book walks you through step-by-step, showing you exactly how to create a birth plan that will lay the foundation for the birth experience you want. You will find short sections with evidence based information to help you decide what your preferences are from the time you start labor until you are home with your baby. There are sample plans for everything from a home birth to a planned cesarean and everything in between, so no matter what type of birth you are planning this book has you covered. Plus, the master template includes everything you could include in your birth plan and it is super quick and easy to customize it to fit your preferences. Read More
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