Labor intensive: the real pain of childbirth for new moms is horror stories from women who've been there

Article Abstract:

A new mother decries the relating of labor stories by other mothers. The focus of such stories is usually on the pain and difficulty of labor and delivery, rather than the incredible process and final result that is yielded from the labor. The pain has a purpose that should be celebrated.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Labor (Obstetrics), Mothers

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Article Abstract:

A mother describes the solicitation phone calls she received from various long-distance telephone service providers after she switched companies. She received calls often, especially when interacting with her family. She wishes the marketing efforts were not so strong.

Marketing, Long distance telephone services, Sales promotions, Long-distance telephone service

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Day-care disgrace

Article Abstract:

A woman talks about the difficulty of finding day care for her child. She believes that the government should offer parents adequate day care options as well as provide day-care personnel with training and better compensation.

Management, Evaluation, Personal narratives, Child care, Women, Day care centers

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