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An old birthing practice has been revived recently. Initially introduced in the U.S. and Australia by yoga practicing midwives during the 1980’s, lotus birth refers to keeping the umbilical cord and placenta attached to the baby until it separates or falls off on its own. This is the exact opposite of the common practice of clamping and cutting the cord a few moments after the delivery of the baby.

Let us learn more about this birthing practice and what experts say about its increasing popularity.

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Wondering where egg cells go when a woman had her tubes tied?

Data gathered by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) U.S. National Library of Medicine indicates that bilateral tubal ligation is one of the most popular forms of sterilization at present with 10.3 million American women who have undergone this procedure for contraception. With its high prevalence rate, there are also a lot of mid-boggling questions about this permanent birth control method that needs to be clarified. 

If you’re someone who has had the procedure recently or is considering it, let’s take a closer look at the things that happen within a woman’s body after tubal ligation.

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Family planning right after the birth of the first child has always been a major concern among new parents. Most parents would agree that being a first time parent isn’t just about the overwhelming happiness of having one’s own family; it is coupled by a huge responsibility.

When we already have a child, he/she becomes our priority while our own interests take a backseat. This is because we only want to give our little one the best possible life.

Proper birth spacing, specifically right after the delivery of our first baby, allows parents to focus on the needs of their newborn child. It would also provide enough time for the mother’s body to completely heal and recover from the previous pregnancy and delivery. This decreases the risk of pregnancy-related problems in the future.

To effectively plan our family and observe proper birth spacing, here are some proven, effective methods of family planning to choose from:

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Having problems with your itchy, painful and irritated throat? Pregnancy involves an overwhelming list of physical changes from day one and to some women, sore throat may be one of the early indicators of pregnancy.

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