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How Oxytocin Shapes Pregnancy, Bonding, and Maternal Wellbeing

October 11, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

The Role of Oxytocin Throughout Pregnancy Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone” or “bonding hormone,” plays a steady and meaningful…

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What is Estrogen?

October 10, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Estrogen During Pregnancy Estrogen plays a central role during pregnancy, supporting both maternal health and fetal development through a…

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What Are Prostaglandins?

October 9, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Prostaglandins During Pregnancy Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that play a powerful and complex role during pregnancy, influencing everything from…

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The Role of the Cervix in Pregnancy

October 8, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding the Cervix During Pregnancy The cervix plays a central role throughout pregnancy, even though many people do not think…

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What Is a Foley Catheter in Pregnancy?

October 7, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

A Foley catheter is a flexible tube used in pregnancy to help start labor. Doctors place the catheter through the…

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Understanding Precipitous Labor

October 6, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

What Happens During Precipitous Labor Precipitous labor is an unusually fast labor and delivery process that often lasts fewer than…

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Understanding Contractions During Pregnancy

Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How Contractions Work During Pregnancy Contractions are a natural and essential part of pregnancy, involving the tightening and relaxing of…

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Role of a Midwife in Pregnancy

October 4, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How Midwives Support Healthy Pregnancies A midwife is a trained healthcare professional who provides care, education, and emotional support throughout…

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The Role of the Placenta in Pregnancy

October 3, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding the Placenta During Pregnancy The placenta plays a vital role throughout pregnancy, acting as a lifeline between the mother…

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The Role of the Endometrium in Pregnancy

October 2, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How the Endometrium Supports Early Pregnancy The endometrium, which many people also call the uterine lining, plays a central role…

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