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There's a Doll For That: Teaching Kids About Natural Birth, VBAC, and More

LilSugar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:49:24 PST

If mama ever wants to explain to her lil one how he was born vaginally, while his big sister came out via C-section, there's now a doll for that! Perhaps one of the odder baby products out there MamAmor has just introduced a VBAC doll ($175), complete with a C-section scar and a Velcro opening through which her new lil one can enter the world. The company recommends the doll for tots over the age of three, but mom may want to wait until her tot is a bit older to explain the differences.

The VBAC doll joins a growing collection of anatomically correct toys on the market that help a mom visually explain vaginal birth. From breastfeeding versions to those that also deliver the placenta, here are six birthing dolls for kids.

Birth After Birth: What Do You Know About VBAC?

LilSugar — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:07 PDT

After having a C-section for their first baby, some mamas opt to give vaginal birth a try for the second. It's not always an option, but qualified candidates may get to experience the miracle of childbirth both ways. Take the quiz to see how much you know about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

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Would You Consider a VBAC?

LilSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:48 PST

Our parents' generation believed that once you had a c-section, all subsequent births would happen the same way. Today, many women who delivered prior babies via cesarean are considered candidates for Vaginal Birth After C-Section, or VBAC. About 60-80 percent of women who try VBAC are successful, but the rate of women willing to try is falling every year.

If your doctor said you were a candidate for trying a vaginal birth after a c-section, would you try it?

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A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:37:40 PST

Tori Spelling shared her daughter's Hello Kitty birthday party with us!
Want to explain natural birth, VBAC, and breastfeeding to your tot? There's a doll for that!
These white nurseries are anything but boring!
Sending your tot off to school on Valentine's Day? Pack a Valentine's Day lunch to keep the celebration going all day!
Still planning your Super Bowl menu? Try these kid-friendly recipes from Martha Stewart.
Don't go car shopping without checking out this list of the best cars for families.
What are we craving this month? Heart straws, adorable onesies, and more!
Molly Sims shares her plan to avoid stretch marks - hint, it's internal!
Get crafty for Valentine's Day with fun tot-friendly art ideas!
It looks like Jenna Fischer isn't the only new mom who isn't losing weight by breastfeeding!
We've got great tips for making bath time more fun - and comfortable - for infants.

Lil Links: The Grey's Anatomy Baby Boom Continues

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:34:43 PST

Jessica Capshaw is expecting her third child - Celebrity Baby Blog
Do little girls need a VBAC doll? - The Stir
Denise Richards talks about her modern family - Celebrity Baby Scoop
In New Hampshire, parents can opt out of the school curriculum - Motherlode
Why moms-to-be should stop and smell the roses - FitPregnancy
The modern mom's guide to lying - Parenting
How much does pregnancy really cost? - The Bump
You'll love the latest trend to hit the birthday party circuit - Momformation
Your checklist for your next at-home birthday party – Real Simple
10 amazing inventions from kids around the world - Yahoo! Shine