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Induced Labor: 41 Weeks Gestation

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Doula Faith

(The names of people and places have been changed for confidentiality purposes.) Bella attended my childbirth class where I once volunteered at a center for unwed mothers. Her physician’s policy was to induce labor if the length of the pregnancy … Continue reading →

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Medical Interventions in Childbirth

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Doula Faith

Below is a list of the drugs and/or medical procedures that you may be subject to during your pregnancy, childbirth and while nursing. There are risks involved with every medical intervention.  Your physician should  be willing to discuss these potential … Continue reading →

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