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Alternative pain management: birth without the drugs.
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Why Pitocin Is Used to Induce Labor
Everything you need to know about the risks and benefits of Pitocin, the common birth drug used to induce labor.
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5 Myths About Natural Birth
No, natural birth isn't superior. But support for it also isn't based solely in pseudoscience.
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The 7 Most Common Birth Complications
From fetal heart racing to an unrealistic birth plan, here are the most common birth complications, and how you can avoid them.
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The Real Answer on Alcohol and Pregnancy
Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix, at least not in any great quantity. But what about a moderate amount? The science is... hazy.
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Waiting To Get Pregnant Has Its Benefits
You'll probably out-earn and out-live everyone who's telling you it's a mistake. And, weirdly, your risk of preterm birth at 35 is lower than it is at 25. Explain that!
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Scientists Suspect Multivitamins During Pregnancy Could Lower Autism Risk
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