When should I go to the hospital? It’s one of the most difficult things to discern, especially for first-time moms. “We definitely get a lot of calls from moms asking if they should come in,” says Jessie Tinglan, Nurse Manager of McLaren Lapeer’s Birth Center. “It can be hard to tell when labor starts.” Although …
Continue ReadingKegel Exercises
Before you know it, the moment you’ve been waiting for (and perhaps freaking out about) throughout your entire pregnancy will arrive: childbirth — when you push your baby through your pelvis (ouch) and into the world. And that moment will be demanding not only on you (eight hours of labor! one …
Continue ReadingMorning sickness remedies
The months leading up to becoming pregnant and pregnancy itself are the most important times to concentrate on what you’re eating. We all know the early signs of pregnancy can include morning sickness. So just as you make a plan for labor and delivery and banking your newborn’s cord blood, so should you make a plan …
Continue ReadingExercise for Back Pain During Pregnancy
Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies.We’ve all been there, but there are some remedies that work very successfully.When you start to show, your posture may change, and as a result your back muscles have some new work to do. This article is very clear and gives a …
Continue ReadingCord Blood Banking Pros and Cons
Choosing where and how to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood often brings many questions to light. For instance, if a transplant is needed, and you’ve stored your baby’s cord blood in a public facility, finding a match can be difficult. Private banks may charge a yearly fee after an initial payment. You might want to find one that …
Continue Reading5 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body After Giving Birth (& When They’ll Go Back to Normal)
I had my daughter a little over three months ago and guess what? I still don’t feel totally like myself! I mean, I definitely feel much more “normal” than I did a few months back, but dude, stuff’s still going on. Weird stuff. Stuff all those people who were telling me, Think you’re tired now? …
Continue ReadingYou Can Now Notify Your Facebook Friends When You’re Expecting
Facebook is making easier to tell your friends you’re expecting. The social network rolled out a new “Life Event” for Timeline Thursday, enabling you and other future parents to announce that you are “Expecting a Baby.” You can list the gender, due date, second parent, location (probably best to leave that one blank) …
Continue ReadingDepression during pregnancy tied to preemie births
(Reuters Health) – Women who have depression symptoms during pregnancy may be more likely to deliver early, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of more than 14,000 pregnant women, those who screened positive for possible clinical depression had an increased chance of preterm birth: 14 percent delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy, versus …
Continue ReadingIs it a boy or a girl??
So there you are. In your ob/gyn’s office, getting ready to hear your baby’s heartbeat, get measured and weighed. You’ve been discussing your birth plan with your doctor, making decisions such as whether you will be banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood and whether or not you will have pain medication. Have you ever left the …
Continue Reading5 Ways to boost immune system during pregnancy
Cold season is upon us and if we are run down and tired we are more susceptible to infection. Because nature has a way of preparing your body for pregnancy, your immune system is being suppressed in order keep the pregnancy viable. So building your immune system is the first line of defense to stave off those winter cold …
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