Archives for January 2016

January 29, 2016Womens Health

We’re Expecting! Pregnancy Guide Month 9

This is it; you’re last pregnancy lap, so to speak. The two of you are so close to the finish line. In truth, by Week 36, baby’s lungs are developed enough to live happily out of the womb. Some babies will be born earlier – right around weeks 37 or 38, while others may prefer […]

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Pregnancy|Prenatal Care

January 21, 2016Womens Health

Healthy Babies Start with Proper Planning

It makes sense that women with healthy bodies are the most likely to experience low-risk pregnancies, less complicated deliveries and healthy babies. However, that typically takes a little planning and preparation. “Healthy Babies Start with Proper Pregnancy Planning,” is the title of an article published in the Winter 2016 issue of KC Parent, and we […]

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Pregnancy

January 14, 2016Womens Health

Is Home Birth Right for You? 7 Things to Consider

Home birth is a hot topic in the realm of labor and delivery. According to the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), the number of homebirths in the United States rose by 41% between 2004 and 2010. This sharp increase has not only focused the spotlight on homebirth, it has caused medical researchers and clinicians […]

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