Alternatives in Iowa birth options explored by parents
Gazette staff writer and Shawn Gillen travel from Monmouth to Iowa City to study the Bradley Method with Susan Young. The piece surveys midwifery and doula roles, home births, and hospital delivery norms, noting legal limits, training, and cost ranges as families weigh choices for their first child.
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Melody Weig
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Frank Zlatnik
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Lynne Himmelreich
Katie Gillen
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Lisa Landon
Coralville
Risa Karras
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Susan Young
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Shawn Gillen
Monmouth Ill
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Brianna Lewis
Cedar Rapids
Stress relief guide for the holidays and sport signals
Practical tips for reducing holiday stress through exercise, mindfulness, and routines. Encourages a written plan, body scans for tension, meditation, breath work, and acts of kindness. Includes simple fitness ideas, aromatherapy, and a note on aging into sports like skiing with safety.
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