Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Don't Have the Baby in the Car

Yes, this is something many pregnant women worry about - having the baby in the car, or before you get to the hospital, or before your midwife or doctor arrives. The truth is - most women do not need to worry about this issue. The following will help you figure out why, but the truth is, you're at a greater risk of getting there too early, which can lead to problems.

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Don't Have the Baby in the Car

Yes, this is something many pregnant women worry about - having the baby in the car, or before you get to the hospital, or before your midwife or doctor arrives. The truth is - most women do not need to worry about this issue. The following will help you figure out why, but the truth is, you're at a greater risk of getting there too early, which can lead to problems.

Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE
Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert
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