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• Childbirth Classes

  My husband and I unexpectedly attended our first childbirth class Sunday night. I've been debating what type of childbirth method I want to learn. As previously discussed I'm probably going to get an epidural. However, I still want to be as prepared... Posted Nov 05 2008, 06:25 PM by Asteria with | with no comments Filed under: labor, pain medication, childbirth classes

• Pain Relief

  At 1:30 AM Monday morning I woke up with a splitting headache. I lay awake for a couple of minutes and then decided to go downstairs, drink some tea and read a book while hoping the headache would dissipate on its own. An hour later, the pain seemed better... Posted Oct 04 2008, 04:50 PM by Asteria with | with no comments Filed under: labor, pain medication

• Book Reviews

  This last week I finished reading The Best Birth by Sarah McMoyler and Armin Brott as well as Easy Labor by William Camann and Kathryn J. Alexander. The Best Birth book is currently one of my favorite childbirth books. McMoyler and Brott spent a lot of... Posted Oct 04 2008, 04:26 PM by Asteria with | with no comments Filed under: labor, Books, Book Reviews

• Labor Research

  My mother sent me a fascinating article from the American Academy of Physician called " Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery ." Only the abstract is online but if you happen to be near a library that carries it, it's an interesting read. I was particularly... Posted Aug 26 2008, 06:48 PM by Asteria with | with no comments Filed under: labor