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Pregnancy & Birth

The more you learn about pregnancy, labor and delivery, the more you'll be able to participate in the birth process and make the best choices with your medical team for both you and your baby.

	Taking Charge You can use the birth skills you come by naturally
	Will You Have an Epidural? Learn how today's epidural techniques works
	The Story of Birth Setting the stage for labor
	The Twins Trend With an increase in multiple births, quality healthcare is key
	Having a Plan Being well informed and making decisions ahead of time can help make labor and delivery progress more smoothly
	The Pregnancy Guide What's happening with you and your baby each month
	Banking on a Cure Blood from your newborn's umbilical cord may potentially be used as a lifesaving source of stem cells
	It's Time! What to expect during the stages leading up to your baby's debut
	A Head Start for Your Baby Prenatal testing can reassure expectant parents, while ruling out possible concerns.
	Planning for Delivery Knowing your options and stating your preferences ahead of time will help work toward the best outcome.
	Pregnancy Q & A A pregnancy expert responds to your questions.
	Getting the Support You Need Preparing to become a mother can be stressful - all the more reason to get the nurturing you need now.
	Preventing Gestational Diabetes Regular exercise and a healthy diet will not only make you look and feel better during your pregnancy, they will help reduce the risk of gestational diabetes.
	Belly Basics It's easy to look stylish while pregnant-and you don't have to spend a small fortune.
	Safe Drinking Water While drinking plenty of water is critical to your baby's healthy development, it is also important to protect your unborn child from potentially harmful water contaminants.
	Contaminants in Fish Eating fish during pregnancy is highly recommended, but take measures to protect your baby from contaminants found in fish.
	Pesticide Protection Pesticides pose a number of health risks. Here's how you can protect your baby.
	Countdown to Birth Congratulations, you're pregnant! Here's how to better understand how your fetus is developing during the next nine months.
	Beauty in Bloom During pregnancy you will be radiating an inner glow that is apparent to everyone. But it's also the time to look after your body.
	Your Birth Plan One of the big decisions to be made during pregnancy is how you want to deliver your baby. Here are the options.
	The Second Act With the first trimester's morning sickness fading fast, it's time to enjoy your growing baby. Graham McColl explains what to expect during the second trimester.
	The Final Countdown You've reached the most exciting phase of your pregnancy: the final buildup to your baby's birth. What to expect during weeks 27 to 40 (third trimester).
	Growing Pains Serious problems can crop up in pregnancy, so knowing what to look for is important. Here's a guide to what's normal, and what's not.
	Birthing Choices One of the big decisions to be made during pregnancy is how you want to give birth. Here are some options.
	Feeling Groovy It's important to feel good while you're pregnant. Here's how to stay fit, both emotionally and physically.