Bottle vs. Breast. Some people are able to nurse successfully from the very first minute their baby starts to suckle. There are also those who need help or advice or just encouragement. And there are those who just feel that bottle-feeding is right for them. LaLeche league teaches encourages and supports moms who have chosen to …
Continue ReadingTo Conception and Beyond……..
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, or if you are having difficulties getting pregnant, this website is an amazing resource. From pre conception to ‘normal’ pregnancy to high risk pregnancies, there are blog posts, resources and wonderful success stories to answer your unique questions. You can find women and men who are going through …
Continue ReadingDrinking and pregnancy. What is your opinion?
Yesterday a study came out discussing the effects of drinking in moderation while pregnant. While some are adamantly opposed, some Ob/Gyns are making the case for having a glass of wine a couple of times a week. How does it affect your unborn baby? Read here for more information.
Continue ReadingPrenatal massage – right way, wrong way?
We’ve been reading a lot about the merits of prenatal massage (and those few who think it’s nonesense) and were surprised to come upon a difference of opinion regarding position: on the tummy with hole in the table for your belly, or on your side, following conventional wisdom about the dangers of laying on your …
Continue ReadingPregnancy Complications, the Next Generation
Women who were born prematurely have a significantly higher risk of complications during their own pregnancies, a new study has found. Researchers in Quebec compared the pregnancies of 7,405 women who had been born before 37 weeks of gestation with those of 16,714 women born at term. The study, published online last week in the …
Continue ReadingWhen should I go to the Hospital?
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 …
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