How to Make a Birth Plan
A birth plan is a written statement that outlines your preferences for your childbirth experience. Here are some tips for creating yours.
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The Pregnancy Calendar: Due Date Details
Congratulations. You’re pregnant! Are you like some women who know the precise moment their baby was conceived? Or are you like most, who are less certain of the exact date of conception? Learn more about your due date here.
Your Childbirth Experience
Your view of your childbirth experience will influence some of your most important decisions. Who will deliver your baby? Where will you give birth? Your choices should be based on both medical factors and personal concerns. Learn more here.
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Hospital Bag Essentials
What hospital bag essentials do you recommend to someone who is having a baby? Share your favorites with us!
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Baby Number Two
Are you expecting again? Here are tips on preparing your older child for a new brother or sister. https://healthlibrary.optum.com/content/healthlibrary/home/hl/womens-health/healthy_pregnancy/third-trimester/0386_3C_prep_for_new_sibling.html
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Looking For Help
Hey everyone. How are you doing? I am fine. I have just joined this forum. I am looking for some help. I am 42 years old. We are happily married for 2 years now. We have neither tried nor protected. My DH has just shared that he want us to start trying. But I am worried now. What if I cannot get pre
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Today is pregnancy and infant loss awareness day. We are thinking of those who have experienced a loss. Please feel free to share your story. While we know a miscarriage can happen at any phase of pregnancy. Here is some helpful information on early miscarriage: https://healthlibrary.optum.com/con
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Pregnancy
Hello everyone. What's up? I have recently joined this forum. I need some help. I am 42 years old. My DH has just shared that he wants us to start trying. I am freaked out since then. See, we have been married for two years. We have neither tried nor protected. This thought is killing me inside that
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Getting Started
Hello everyone. How is everything going? I am a new member here. Just joined this forum. Just wanted to say hello to all of you. I have basically joined this forum to share my situation and to seek some help. I hope I will have some nice suggestions. Love and luck to all.
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May 2010 Moonbeams Arrivals and Birth Stories
May 2010 Mommas! Welcome to May 2010! A HH9M to you all! Please reserve your spot AFTER you get your BFP! Spaces are reserved for pictures of our growing bellies, ultrasound photos, and nursery shots. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE POSTING! * This is a NO COMMENTS thread. Please post
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Birth Plan
How many of you had a birth plan? If so did you find it helpful during labor and delivery? If you are thinking of creating a birth plan here are tips on how to do so.
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World Mental Health Day
Today is world mental health day. Have you experienced postpartum depression? We would love for you to share you experience. Here is some information on symptoms.
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Pregnancy Cravings
We would love to hear what some of your pregnancy cravings are/were. Drop us a comment and share some of your must have snacks.
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