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6 Books You Should Definitely Read Once You Become Pregnant

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Books are an integral part of our life apart from the internet of course. But internet even though infamous of being ‘know-it-all’, books are still now known to be the legitimate information provider. As soon as you confirmed your pregnancy and the health of the baby that a baby scan offers , you would want to start collecting every bit of information you can get your hands on about pregnancy and motherhood. So, here are some examples of these books that you can certainly read to gain knowledge on these topics. The New Rules of Pregnancy, by Adrienne L. Simone MD, Jaqueline Worth MD, and Danielle Claro Just like everything else the situations and rules of pregnancy are also changing. The new rules of pregnancy are the modern version of what to expect which apart from the basics like what to eat and what to avoid, how to alleviate pregnancy symptoms also covers topics like writing a birth plan, self-care, and navigating the so-called Fourth Trimester . Believe us, instead of ...

How To Know If You Really Need A Doula During Your Pregnancy?

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If it's your first pregnancy there are a lot of things that might be new to you or a lot of pregnancy-related information that you might not know. Do you know who a doula is and what is their job? Just like baby scan clinic has become a necessary part of pregnancy, nowadays a having a doula is becoming necessary too. A doula is someone who provides comfort, encouragement, and support both physically and emotionally during labour. A doula does not have medical training like a midwife or OB/GYN. She is only there to give a soothing voice of experience, offer advice on labour positions, help with relaxations and breathing exercises, etc. She can also act as a mediator and an advocate to run interference with the hospital, baby scan clinic , to explain procedures to you. There are several benefits of having a doula that you can take advantage of. Let us see what those advantages are in details. Physical Support   Doulas give you the knowledge of the best positions fo...