placenta Archives - Mama Hippie

Bleeding during pregnancy can be a scary experience. Some estimates, however, contend that up to 50% of pregnant women experience spotting or bleeding during their pregnancy at some time. Here are some of the most common causes of bleeding during pregnancy during the 3 trimesters.

Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be absolutely terrifying, and can occur for so many different reasons. Some vaginal bleeding however, is considered completely normal, and not usually a cause for…

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Birth Postpartum Pregnancy & Birth

All You Need to Know About Postpartum Bleeding (AKA Lochia)

The following post is intended to be informational only and should not be substituted for medical advice. Giving birth is a bloody event... after all baby is entering the world…

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Many women prepare themselves for the pain of childbirth, but most are unaware that pain is often experienced after the birth of their child as their uterus contracts back to it's original size. Learn more about the process and pain management techniques.

Birth Postpartum Pregnancy & Birth

Afterpains and How to Manage Them

The following post contains affiliate links, however all opinions remain my own. For more information, read my full disclosure policy. The following article should not take the place of medical…

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Placenta Pregnancy & Birth

The Pros and Cons of Eating Your Placenta

Talk to any natural birth advocate, and the subject of whether or not you will consume your placenta will likely come up. Although gross sounding at first, many women claim…

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Birth Essential Oils Natural Pregnancy

Labor Massage Oil Using Essential Oils

Labor is intense - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Contractions can be a lot of work - but it's your body's way of readying both you and your baby for the…

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