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Benefits of Delayed Bathing

By Tracy Wright | May 20, 2025 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4)

When a baby comes out of the womb, one of their first typical activities is a bath performed by hospital staff. While the timing of this bath varies by location, it’s usually done within an hour of birth. But in the last decade or so, more hospitals and birthing facilities are delaying baby’s first bath

C-Section Numbness: What to Expect After Birth

By Jennifer Jensen | October 29, 2023 | Conception 2 College

Key Takeaways Post C-section numbness is a common side effect caused by small nerves being cut during surgery, leading to reduced sensation near the incision site. Many women also experience itching or tingling as nerves begin to heal, and using an ice pack for 5–10 minutes can help relieve discomfort. Numbness after a C-section usually

Birthing Baby at Home: A Tale of Two Moms

By Tracy Wright | May 31, 2022 | Parenting Advice , Pregnancy & Early Childhood

When Jenny Hill was pregnant with her first daughter 12 years ago, she toured the prospective hospital where she would give birth and began to have doubts on what she wanted from her delivery experience. The setting felt too clinical and constrained for what she personally wanted for the birth of her first child. Before

Lose the Pooch: How to Correct Diastasis Recti

By Sawyer Carlton | October 28, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting

If you are struggling to lose that last bit of baby fat, we may have just found your answer, and that answer is that it is not fat! The miracle of childbirth is often accompanied by morning sickness, cravings, involuntary urination, and other unpleasant surprises. For some ladies, pregnancy also brings diastasis recti. This condition

Things You Wish You Knew About Labor Induction

By Amanda Roland | December 27, 2019 | Conception 2 College , Expecting

When pregnant, most future mothers will have an ideal birthing plan. They hope against all odds that they will have control over everything that will happen in the delivery room. The reality is that your labor story is going to be unique and most likely nothing like how you planned it to be. Labor Induction

A Guide to Birthing Plans

By Giggle Magazine | October 22, 2018 | Expecting

Being pregnant and going into labor can be daunting, but crafting a carefully laid out birth plan can help alleviate some of these fears and help you concentrate on what is the most important thing during labor: bringing your child into the world safely. Birth plans are a useful tool to help stimulate conversations with

Benefits of Delayed Bathing

C-Section Numbness: What to Expect After Birth

Birthing Baby at Home: A Tale of Two Moms

Things You Wish You Knew About Labor Induction

A Guide to Birthing Plans

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