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Getting the Most Out of an Epidural in Labor

About 70% of women in the United States will choose an epidural for their labor pain relief. Many of them will be completely satisfied, but there are also women who will receive no relief from pain at all. Here is what you need to know to have the best experience possible with an epidural.

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Around About: July 6

Sunday July 06, 2008
A Sunday "Site of the Day" special: Just as Saturday's "Five Fun Things to Do" points you toward amusing and informative places to visit around the Internet, every Sunday morning you'll find a quintet of articles and blog posts of interest to parents of children with special needs from sites...

Calming a Crying Baby

Sunday July 06, 2008
Ada was a crier. I really, really hope that this baby isn't. While it's not exactly what I ordered, I have learned a few tricks to calming babies. Crying babies are no fun. And let's face it, they all cry at some point. Here are some ideas to try...

Reading Disabilities - What is Dyslexia?

Saturday July 05, 2008
Dyslexia is one of several types of learning problems affecting a child's ability to read and often involves language disorders as well. Children with dyslexia have different types of problems depending on their level in school. In the elementary years, students struggle with early written language and reading....

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