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First international standards for growth of developing babies, size of newborns The first international standards for fetal growth and newborn size have been developed by a global team led by scientists.	Babies don't 'start from scratch' "The reality is, we can now say with great certainty that the child doesn't quite start from scratch – they already carry over a legacy of factors from their parents' experiences that can shape development in the fetus and after birth."
40 Reasons to Go the Full 40 Weeks "Labor should only be induced for medical reasons—not for convenience or scheduling concerns. Baby will let you know when she’s ready to emerge. Until then, here are 40 reasons to go at least the full 40 weeks of pregnancy..."	Confidence Through Motherhood I suppose when I think about it, I have always had a fairly healthy level of confidence even if it was a more superficial sense.
Midwifery matters "more than ever," experts say Midwifery has a crucial part to play in saving the lives of millions of women and children who die during and around the time of pregnancy, according to a major new series published.	Ask a doula: Why would I hire a "stranger" to be with me in the delivery room? “'I just don’t think I would want a stranger in the room with me while I’m in labor.'
Let Labor Begin Naturally: Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait Every single day can make a difference in the healthy development of a baby, so a new campaign is telling mothers across Tennessee to wait until labor begins on its own.	Birth in America: Reflections on power and social media Most American women have never personally witnessed a birth. So often, the first birth they experience is their own.
Epidurals prolong labor longer than doctors previously thought Using epidurals for pain relief during a baby's delivery may prolong labor more than previously thought, a new study finds.	Selfish women and their silly birth experiences "When I was preparing to give birth, I saw it as a once-in-a-lifetime event and something I wanted, more than anything, to do “right.” By doing it “right,” I meant that I wanted the safest and most positive outcome possible; to me, it was... read more

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