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Is Childbirth Painful? 5 Ways to Deal with Pain Naturally

Jessica Lagrone

Apr 8, 2020
4 min

Is Childbirth Painful? 5 Ways to Deal with Pain Naturally

As my husband sat next to my bulging baby belly, we nervously laughed as our childbirth class discussed labor pain.

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How Can I Induce Labor Naturally? 5 Proven Ways

Jessica Lagrone

Mar 24, 2020
2 min

How Can I Induce Labor Naturally? 5 Proven Ways

I’m here to give you some ideas on how to induce labor. But before I do that, I do need to say something that you may not like.

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The Absolute WORST (and best) Baby Positions

Jessica Lagrone

Feb 12, 2020
4 min

The Absolute WORST (and best) Baby Positions

The position of your baby is SO KEY for a smooth and quick labor.

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8 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Placentas

Jessica Lagrone

Feb 7, 2020
2 min

8 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Placentas

I had heard about “birthing” a placenta. I mean, my childbirth class talked about it. But after I gave that final push and heard

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Jessica Lagrone

Feb 3, 2020
2 min

Overcoming Fear in Childbirth

What does the internet world say on dealing with fear in pregnancy? Are there already resources out there that I just don’t know about?

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