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Pregnancy - Packing for the hospital

Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 18, 2008 10:46 AM

Remember to pack your hospital bag at least about a couple of weeks before your due date. You can deliver anytime! Otherwise you will be panicking and scrambling to pack when labour starts inste...

Natural pain relief during childbirth

Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 26, 2008 11:57 AM

Most women feel anxious about the pain of labour and delivery. Many women prepare for this arduous process of labour and delivery beforehand. But childbirth is different for everyone and h...

How do you know that you are in labour?

Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 26, 2008 11:54 AM

Talk to your doctor beforehand, as to when you should call them and when you should go to the hospital. This way you will not be stressed when the time comes. If you think labour has begun, you shoul...

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