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Why Natural childbirth you ask?


natural childbirth Are you intersted in having a natural childbirth? Curious as to why women choose to forego medication and choose a natural childbirth? Bringing a child into this world naturally is an amazing experience and something you are more than capable of doing. All you need is the knowledge and the passion.
  • I want to have a natural childbirth, but I'm not sure if I can go through with it
  • All of my friends had medication and they did just fine
  • What kinds of childbirth methods are there to help me>
  • I'm not even sure what a real birth looks like
These are the questions you'll find answers to here on Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide. Not sure where to start?
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Every new mom-to-be should take advantage of your tips and advice. I remember being much more prepared with my packing the second time around and wish I would have read something like this the first time….--Kellie

How To Avoid Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

stretchmarks

Stretch marks are actually small tears that form in the tissue that supports the skin and helps it stretch. Stretch marks represent the tearing or separation of collagen from the skin when tearing occurs. Stretch marks are not harmful or painful and usually fade over time.

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Resources

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The following are websites that offer great natural chldbirth resources. I have included a link to the website and also a brief synopsis of the information you will find there. I cannot stress enough how important being educated about your body and your birth is. Making an informed decision is your best resource. Hypnobirthing Hypnobirthing [...]

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Signs of Labor | Cervix Dilation

27 facts about the cervix and how it acts during labor // // When it is close to time to deliver your baby, the cervix starts to efface, or thin, and dilate, or open. This is to prepare for the baby to go through the birth canal. The rate at which cervical dilation and effacement [...]

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A Baby Shower Alternative: Blessingways

baby shower alternative

// // You’ve received the wonderful news that a baby is on the way. It is your first (or second, or third) child and excitement abounds in the household and through your circle of friends. Since you are well loved, many people wish to through you a celebration of sorts. Traditionally baby showers are given [...]

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Reader Question | How I Handled Labor Pain

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This is a common question among women considering natural childbirth. Carla posted a comment on the natural childbirth videoHer actual question was “Can you tell me how you psyched yourself through the pain?” This is a hard question because everyone has a different definition of pain, and a different tolerance for pain. I’ll speak from [...]

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Digitwirl – New Series Added To Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide

Hello Moms and Dads! I’m really excited to offer this new addition to the Hip Chick Family!  Not only do I love sharing everything about pregnancy and baby care, but I love sharing awesome ideas as well.  I know these posts will help you  organize, save time and sanity. So, stay tuned for more posts [...]

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Hypnobirthing Classes- what to expect

Considering Hybnobirthing? Whether you come along to a group session or on your own, everyone gets a warm welcome at a Hypnobirthing session. That’s what it’s all about, relaxation and the beginning of the realisation that your journey to having your child can be an enjoyable and under your control, not something to endure or [...]

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How Being a Natural Mom Saves You Thousands

Saving money by natural parenting

Making natural choices in parenting can really save you money. We’ve all heard the staggering statistics of what it costs to raise a baby in these times. But did you know that making smarter choices not only saves you money, it is also healthier for your baby! Breastfeeding saves money…BIG TIME Not only is breastfeeding [...]

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Itzbeen Review from Hip Chick

itzbeen product review

The Itzbeen is really awesome! Yup! I’m not the type of blogger who gets free “stuff” in return for a great review! I really want to show you the best maternity and baby products out there! This is one of those products that I HAD TO SHARE! I recently visited a great friend and her [...]

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Shopping for Your Newborn

shopping for newborn

When shopping for a newborn baby, it is difficult to remember everything you will need to buy for your baby. It can also be expensive if you don’t do a bit of planning beforehand. Since you’ll want to buy many things in bulk, for the first year you may want to look into having a [...]

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Bringing Home Baby

bringing home baby

Bringing your new baby home is an exciting day. It is one rich with joy and also thick with precaution. There are a lot of things to worry about when you prepare to bring your new baby home. Many first time parents will worry themselves over a multitude of factors based solely on the fact [...]

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Pregnancy and Car Sickness

pregnancy and car sickness

There are a lot of changes a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy. Some of the changes actually stop you from doing the things you love and things you need to do. Riding in the car is one of those things that shouldn’t be affected, unfortunately is. Motion sickness, especially car sickness, is one of [...]

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Maternity Photography: Capturing the Beauty of Pregnancy

You’re swollen, bloated, and sore, but you are beautiful. Pregnancy gives a woman a glow and a presence that can inspire those around them. You may feel less than perfect during your maternity however, there is a way to turn your self-image around and start enjoying your pregnancy. Maternity photography started as a niche but [...]

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Green Ways to Save for Your Baby

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Green ways to Save for your Baby   With a baby on the way every penny counts. At the same time, we all want to give our children the best planet we can. Some are able to make the larger life changes to help preserve our natural resources such as install solar panels or buy [...]

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Watch Me Change – Pregnancy App Review

watch me change pregnancy

Aside from being a childbirth advocate, I am also a techie at heart! I love finding unique apps and resources for my readers. This app, from MJH apps is one of those hit you over the head ideas that I wish I would have had. What it is, is an app that gives you an [...]

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Pregnant? It’s not too early to plan for college

Pregnant? Plan for college

Starting a College Fund: Is it too soon?   Every parent wants the best for their child. They want to give them the best foods, best shelter, best start for the future. One of the best ways to give the best is to plan for the best. In today’s business world, education is everything. Most [...]

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Halloween Costume Ideas for Pregnant Moms

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Costume Ideas for the Mother to Be Halloween is the only holiday where being someone else is celebrated. Each year millions of people put thought, time, effort, blood and tears into creating the best costumes they can. Now even the mothers to be can be someone else. With creativity, a little effort and maybe even [...]

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Does Music Affect Fetus Development

music during pregnancy

A Fetal Concert: Does Music Affect Fetus Development // There has been a lot of discussion on the topic of playing music for a developing fetus while in the womb. Products have even been made to make it easier to put on the concert for your unborn child. The “Mozart Effect” was a popular belief [...]

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Breastfeeding from Cows: New Milk to Mimic Human Breast Milk

cows milk vs breastfeeding

 Breastfeeding from Cows: New Milk to Mimic Human Breast Milk   There has always been a debate between breastfeeding, formula feeding and cows milk. Studies have always shown that breast milk is superior to cow’s milk for child development. But what if you can purchase a substitute to breast milk in your local grocery [...]

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Pregnancy Safety Tips

Pregnancy Safety Tips

Stay green, clean and serene during your pregnancy Living clean, consuming consciously and taking good precautions are even more important during pregnancy than they were before. What once looked perfectly harmless becomes a terrible threat to the health of your baby — or so it seems, to many expectant mothers. Fortunately, many things that may [...]

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Braxton Hicks | What are Braxton Hicks and what do they feel like?

What are Braxton Hicks Contractions and What do They Feel Like? “Thank you so much for this article! I now know the difference between real labor and Braxton Hicks!” // When a woman is pregnant she can experience a variety of contractions.  Depending upon what point in time the pregnancy is the contractions could mean [...]

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