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Erykah Badu Wants To Become A Midwife. Why We Need More Black Midwives & Doulas. Print E-mail

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Check out Kimberly's latest blog post on Erykah Badu's midwifery dreams and why we need more black midwives and doulas.

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The Truth About Epidurals: 6 Myth-Busting Facts for Moms-to-Be Print E-mail

Are epidurals misunderstood? One doctor says, Yes! and offers these answers to common myths about epidurals. 

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Mommy Wars: Birth With Drugs or No Drugs? Why the Competition? Print E-mail

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There's a never ending battle brewing between women who delivered a baby with and without drg medication. Some of those in the "natural" camp act as if you cheated childbirth by taking a little nip from the epidural tap. Here's my rule: If a baby comes out of you, you're the real deal. This mommy competition is going too far. Read more of my thoughts....

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November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Join the Fight! Print E-mail

In newborn intensive care units across the country, babies born too soon and too small are fighting to stay alive. Meet Dr. Jalie-Marti, who’s on the front lines every day. Then his own son was born 14 weeks before he was supposed to.



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