What’s the right amount to gain during pregnancy? The answers are different if you are overweight or underweight and varies from woman to woman. A patient who begins a pregnancy with weight issues should have a total weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds, but your ob/gyn can guide you along with each prenatal visit. …
Continue ReadingColic Survival Guide
You bring your newborn home and for weeks you marvel at your “perfect” baby who does little more than sleep, eat, poop, and cry once in a while. Then one evening a few weeks later, like Mount Vesuvius, she erupts with ear-shattering wails of volcanic proportions, complete with clenched fists and an angry red face. …
Continue ReadingBaby Shower Guide – 10 easy steps
Here is an informative guide for the perfect baby shower. Our friends over at Firsttimepregnancy.com have put together a great list of ideas from guest lists to invitations to entertainment!!! Read here for more…..
Continue ReadingStay-at-Home Dad Survival Guide
Its not only Moms who need a survival guide. Recently, growing numbers of men are deciding to stay at home with the kids and let their wives deal with rush hour traffic and casual Fridays. After having made the decision there are of course many issues to deal with. This article points to some of …
Continue ReadingTop 6 Things Moms Wish Dads Knew
No matter how painstakingly daddies-to-be pore over the pregnancy and parenting guides, there’s invariably a lesson or two they’ll overlook about dealing with a new baby and a postpartum woman. And, according to some new moms, guys tend to miss the same few things over and over. Here are the top things women wish new …
Continue ReadingFetal Movement During Pregnancy
Your baby’s activity level — the kicks, rolls, and wiggles you can feel — will vary throughout your pregnancy. Here’s a trimester by trimester list what to expect when it comes to fetal movement. Although every baby is different when it comes to fetal movement, and there’s a wide range of what’s normal, it helps …
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Due Dates
Only 5 percent of women give birth when they think they will. But more often than not, the day comes and goes without incident. Truth is, when your baby is ready, they will come. Click here to find out when your baby will make his appearance. Parents.com is site with a wealth of information about …
Continue ReadingFun Ways to Announce your Pregnancy
How did you tell your significant other about your pregnancy? How did you tell your parents/in-laws? There are so many different ways to surprise people with your announcement, that you can make that special moment a very unique one indeed. You can prepare a romantic dinner or make a funny video. If they are …
Continue ReadingMore Halloween information and healthy (sort of) eating
In just a few days Halloween will be here. Our friends at sheknows.com have some more great tips for enjoying the holiday safely and enjoyably. Read here for additional information
Continue ReadingHappy Halloween!! Pumpkin Carving Safety Advice and Cool Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Just in time for a safe and Happy Halloween!! Read this great article about how to avoid potential dangers and what to do, just in case……. Here’s another wonderful website with easy ideas for carving your own Halloween pumpkin !! Have a SPOOOOOOKY and Safe Halloween!!!!
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