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Movement in Pregnancy: Going Beyond the Physical Benefits

Cathryn Barker 12/15/25 Cathryn Barker 12/15/25

Movement in Pregnancy: Going Beyond the Physical Benefits

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Can You Still Participate in the Nativity Fast While Pregnant or Nursing?

Cathryn Barker 11/14/25 Cathryn Barker 11/14/25

Can You Still Participate in the Nativity Fast While Pregnant or Nursing?

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5 Lessons I Learned From My Son’s 27-Hour Labor

Cathryn Barker 10/23/25 Cathryn Barker 10/23/25

5 Lessons I Learned From My Son’s 27-Hour Labor

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The Importance of Hiring a Doula for Orthodox Christians

Cathryn Barker 10/16/25 Cathryn Barker 10/16/25

The Importance of Hiring a Doula for Orthodox Christians

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Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Consuming the Placenta Postpartum as an Orthodox Christian

Cathryn Barker 8/7/25 Cathryn Barker 8/7/25

Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Consuming the Placenta Postpartum as an Orthodox Christian

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Navigating the First Trimester of Pregnancy: Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Changes

Cathryn Barker 7/9/25 Cathryn Barker 7/9/25

Navigating the First Trimester of Pregnancy: Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Changes

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Are You Pregnant in the Summer? Here Are 7 Nutritious Ways to Beat the Heat

Cathryn Barker 6/26/25 Cathryn Barker 6/26/25

Are You Pregnant in the Summer? Here Are 7 Nutritious Ways to Beat the Heat

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5 Things to Do After You Find Out You’re Pregnant – Not Your Cookie-Cutter List

Cathryn Barker 6/13/25 Cathryn Barker 6/13/25

5 Things to Do After You Find Out You’re Pregnant – Not Your Cookie-Cutter List

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Magnesium For Pregnancy— The Benefits, Impact of Deficiency, & How to Get More

Cathryn Barker 10/1/24 Cathryn Barker 10/1/24

Magnesium For Pregnancy— The Benefits, Impact of Deficiency, & How to Get More

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5 Ways to Cultivate Intimacy With Your Husband in Early Postpartum

Cathryn Barker 8/31/24 Cathryn Barker 8/31/24

5 Ways to Cultivate Intimacy With Your Husband in Early Postpartum

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Release Your Anxiety and Incorporate These 3 Prayers for Pregnancy

Cathryn Barker 8/27/24 Cathryn Barker 8/27/24

Release Your Anxiety and Incorporate These 3 Prayers for Pregnancy

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An Orthodox Christian Woman’s Guide to Honoring the 40 Days Postpartum

Cathryn Barker 8/14/24 Cathryn Barker 8/14/24

An Orthodox Christian Woman’s Guide to Honoring the 40 Days Postpartum

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Fasting While Pregnant or Nursing as an Orthodox Christian

Cathryn Barker 7/30/24 Cathryn Barker 7/30/24

Fasting While Pregnant or Nursing as an Orthodox Christian

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How to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss Using a Holistic Approach

Cathryn Barker 7/8/24 Cathryn Barker 7/8/24

How to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss Using a Holistic Approach

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47 Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Appointment With an Obstetrician

Cathryn Barker 6/22/24 Cathryn Barker 6/22/24

47 Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Appointment With an Obstetrician

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59 Questions to Ask a Midwife Before You Hire Her for Your Home Birth

Cathryn Barker 6/17/24 Cathryn Barker 6/17/24

59 Questions to Ask a Midwife Before You Hire Her for Your Home Birth

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6 Steps to Creating a Christian Blessingway

Cathryn Barker 6/9/24 Cathryn Barker 6/9/24

6 Steps to Creating a Christian Blessingway

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5 Steps to Healing From Birth Trauma as an Orthodox Christian

Cathryn Barker 5/29/24 Cathryn Barker 5/29/24

5 Steps to Healing From Birth Trauma as an Orthodox Christian

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Finding Your Faith in Birth — A True Spiritual Birth

Cathryn Barker 5/11/24 Cathryn Barker 5/11/24

Finding Your Faith in Birth — A True Spiritual Birth

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8 Best Foods for the First Trimester

Cathryn Barker 4/22/24 Cathryn Barker 4/22/24

8 Best Foods for the First Trimester

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