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A guest post byJessica Austin – Vancouver Doula Feeling supported, safe, and taken care of is key to having a positive birth experience. The biggest enemies of birth are fear and anxiety, which decrease mom’s ability to cope with the pain or discomfort of contractions, and can actually slow or halt the birth process altogether. You can . . . → Read More: Men and Birth: a Vancouver Doula’s Perspective Happy New Year! For all the new visitors to our sites, I just wanted to let you know a little more about us. HealthyBabyNetwork.com is a network of sites that include helpful articles about pregnancy, birth and newborn care. We like to share products that are environmentally friendly and healthier alternatives for mom and baby. We also offer many free downloads and . . . → Read More: Are You Having a Baby in 2012? When you are pregnant with #3 you think about how you could possibly manage caring for THREE kids when two can be overwhelming. You try to imagine who this little person will be and if their personality, appearance, temperament will be like the others. Then you meet them. You can’t imagine #3 being any more amazing than . . . → Read More: 10 Reasons Why Baby #3 is Easier When you are having a baby, educating yourself and keeping expectations realistic are very important as you plan the way your baby will enter the world and join your family. Start educating yourself with a birthing class. Try to avoid the sensationalized birth programs on television that often don’t provide enough information or select stories based on shock . . . → Read More: Planning for Your Best Birth Experience From birth to six months both Health Canada and The World Health Organization agree that exclusively breastfeeding your baby is optimum. Breast milk is nutrient dense and will provide everything your baby needs for growth, development, health and wellness. If you have chosen to formula feed, your baby should only be feed formula during the first . . . → Read More: Starting Solids and Best First Foods for Baby  |
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