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It’s common to have a bowel movement when you’re giving birth, but your care team truly doesn’t want you to be embarrassed by it
Epidurals can help with the discomforts of labor and delivery — but whether you want one is entirely your choice
Lamaze birthing techniques — like breathing during labor and bonding after birth — are among the most commonly taught methods in childbirth prep classes
Hypnobirthing uses techniques like breathwork and deep relaxation to encourage calm during labor and delivery
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Science is mixed, but if you want to try stretching your perineum, here’s how to do it safely
The birthing process can take longer than you might expect, and plans can always change
Plan ahead, pack that bag, be attentive and be an advocate
Sitting, squatting and side-lying may provide a more comfortable labor and delivery
Everyone’s unique, and there’s no exact checklist of symptoms, but you may feel contractions, cramps and pelvic pressure
Science says only one way actually works, but there are a few others that are still safe to try
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