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Having Sex During Pregnancy
Most women can safely have sex while pregnant, according to the Mayo Clinic and KidsHealth. Keep in mind that with all the changes in your body and life, your sex life might change while you’re expecting. Staying in open communication with your partner and checking with your doctor to make sure you aren’t having a high-risk pregnancy are keys to having safe sex during this time in your life.
How to Give Birth at Home
Giving birth at home has become a popular choice. Women who give birth at home have more flexibility when it comes to how they labor, they do not have unnecessary interventions such as continuous fetal monitoring and they are able to eat and drink as often as they’d like. Giving birth at home is a great option for any woman who has a low-risk pregnancy and is prepared to give birth without medication. The following steps will prepare you to give birth at home.
American Childbirth: A Human Rights Failure?
Data from the United Nations shows that between 1990 and 2008, the United States maternal mortality rate nearly doubled, while the overwhelming majority of countries collectively decreased their rates by 34% (Coeytauz et al 2011).
10 Rules for Safe Prenatal Exercise
The following is a guest post by Karen Borsari, Freelancer for Life by DailyBurn.com
Activities for Increasing Self-Esteem in Teenagers
Your teenager is busy figuring out who he is and where he fits into his world, and though this time of self-discovery can be full of fun and excitement, it can take a toll on self-esteem. Discovering yourself also means finding out who you aren’t and where you don’t belong, and those discoveries can make you question your own worth. Self-esteem-boosting activities can help your teen regain his perspective.