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What is a Catastrophic Birth?
Labor and childbirth rarely go exactly as parents hope when they’re making a birth plan. Laboring moms may ask for medication when they planned a drug-free birth, or a baby’s position or other circumstances may require a C-section when a woman planned a vaginal delivery. Fortunately, the majority of childbirths have a happy ending,…
5 Most Common Birth Injuries Every Soon-to-be-Parent Should Know
If you’re expecting a child, congratulations! There is no greater joy than bringing a child into this world. By educating Arizonans on the problems that could arise, we in no way want to take away from that. However, as you’ve probably figured out, becoming a parent comes with a lot of responsibility and the…
8 things you can do to prevent birth defects
Nearly 4 million babies are born every year in the U.S. Of those, about 1 in every 33 babies are born with a birth defect ranging from cardiovascular problems to musculoskeletal and down syndrome to developmental disabilities. With so many things that can go wrong during pregnancy or birth, it’s important that soon-to-be mothers…