Birth
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Pregnancy
Preparing Differently for 2nd Out-of-Hospital Birth after ECV + Discussion of Multiple Losses
Aaron’s first full-term pregnancy and delivery followed two first-trimester miscarriages. Aaron was referred to a hematologist to rule out any…
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Postpartum
Make It Sweet! Alternatives to Refined Sugar — Cloud Nine Birth Services | Birth Doula Services | Postpartum Doula Services
Most of us have heard that refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup are not good for us or…
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Abortion
Baby saved by Tennessee’s first baby box… just 30 minutes after birth
Just a baby 30 minutes old was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Knoxville, Tennessee, early Saturday…
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Pregnancy
Vasectomy Reversal, Homebirth Transfer Postdates Covid+ Birth Story
In 2022, Amadea and Matthew add a baby girl to their family that includes three children from his previous marriage…
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Postpartum
How to Safely Trick or Treat When Your Child Has Food Allergies — Cloud Nine Birth Services | Birth Doula Services | Postpartum Doula Services
In our family, both of my children have allergies and sensitivities to certain foods. When we realized this, we adopted…
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Pregnancy
Valerie’s Inspiring Positive Birth Story
member stories May 26, 2023 Consistent exercise has always been a lifestyle choice for me. When I got pregnant, I…
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Postpartum
Why Sex Can Be Painful After Birth (Even If You Had a C-Section)
For some, getting sex after birth is exciting. For others, it’s scary. Regardless of how you feel, you may still…
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Postpartum
Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids to be Grateful — Cloud Nine Birth Services | Birth Doula Services | Postpartum Doula Services
Write a thank you note. A small note is a tangible way to express gratitude. It’s not about a perfect…
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Pregnancy
Hospital Birth with PPD/PPA and Appendicitis Followed by Two Homebirths and Easier Postpartums
Jenny quickly became pregnant with her first baby in 2018 and had after a smooth hospital induction with an epidural,…
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Birth Control
How birth control can be part of gender-affirming care for transmasc and gender-nonbinary folks
TW: Language about birth control and pregnancy is often gendered in ways that do not welcome or include transgender and…
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