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5 Common Causes of Preterm Labor
May 10, 2021
Preterm labor, also called premature labor, is defined as having contractions and beginning true labor after 20-weeks of pregnancy and more than three weeks shy of your due date. This is not to be confused with Braxton Hicks contractions, which […]
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Things to Consider When Creating a Birth Plan
March 22, 2017
You know what they say about “best laid plans…”. That being said, plans are still a good idea. You might not stick to one – nature or other forces may have their way with your plan – but the act […]
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Know the Stages of Labor
March 10, 2017
If we had one wish for Hollywood, we would wish them the ability to create more realistic depictions of the early labor phase of the first stage of labor. In truth, what you see on TV – woman casually strolling […]
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7 Ways to Make Childbirth Easier
February 08, 2017
Yes, we know – the words “childbirth” and “easy” aren’t used in the same sentence all that often. That being said, there are women who experience shorter labors – and that typically denotes “easier labors”, unless the said labor resulted […]
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Am I REALLY in Labor?
December 20, 2016
Am I really in labor? When you’re 9 months pregnant with your first baby, it’s so exciting. It’s hard not to just rush to the hospital at the first sign of contractions. Alas, much of the time, those first few […]
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5 Natural Ways to Induce Labor
November 19, 2016
By the time you reach the nine-month mark, you’re ready for that baby to be born. The problem is that the baby might not be ready to be born – and this can make for a frustrating waiting game. While […]
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Pregnancy Monthly Guide – It’s Time! What’s Happening When Baby Arrives
October 28, 2015
This is it! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Only…IS this it? Wait – is that a REAL contraction or a Braxton Hicks? Is that my water leaking or a little baby-weight incontinence? Does my lower back hurt because I’m […]
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Pregnancy Monthly Guide – What’s Happening in Month 9
September 18, 2015
Congratulations, sweet Mama. You have arrived! This is the month we’ve all been waiting for. By Week 36, your baby is considered “safe” to enter the world. Her lungs are healthy and she will most likely be able to take […]
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Learn the 4 Cs of Breastfeeding: Calm, Comfortable, Close and Cancer Prevention
May 21, 2015
Here at Overlake, we make breastfeeding a priority for our mothers and babies. There’s no comparison between breast milk and even the very best formula on the market. The reality is that even a single feeding of formula can permanently […]