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 ReadingVitamin D and sunshine key to pregnancy health
A new study has come out extolling the virtues of adding a little bit of sunshine and vitamin D to your everyday routine. Pregnant women should have Vitamin D levels tested as there may be a link between a deficiency and diabetes. No need to get your bathing suit on and run to the beach, but …
Continue Reading12 Important Questions To Ask a Potential Pediatrician
During the middle trimester of pregnancy, its important to start coordinating all post birth lists. Choosing a pediatrician can be difficult if you haven’t received a recommendation. Because we all have different parenting styles and have different needs, babble.com has come up with 12 questions you might ask a pediatrician as you are interviewing them. Yes, that’s right YOU are interviewing …
Continue ReadingCNN reports: Should you save your child’s cord blood?
Is saving your child’s cord blood a wise investment for future stem cell therapy? That is the question many parents are asking when they learn they are pregnant. CNN reports via parenting.com that it is important to do your research carefully and find the appropriate cord blood bank that fits your needs. According to the article it …
Continue ReadingLack of support can sabotage breastfeeding goals
A new, but perhaps not surprising, study published in the journal Pediatrics points directly to lack of support as being the number one cause of a new mother’s failure to follow through with her intentions to breastfeed exclusively. According to this Time article, a majority of women want to breastfeed their babies exclusively for …
Continue Reading18 Rudest Pregnancy Comments We’ve Ever Heard!!!
You just can’t make this stuff up. You know, the things people say when, um, they’re just not thinking?? Leave it to family members, strangers, and friends to pretty much ruin a woman’s pregnancy with their insensitive comments. Seriously, what are some people thinking when they make these remarks and ask these questions of expectant …
Continue ReadingMood Swings
It’s amazing: One minute you’re getting a medal for being the best husband in the history of the world (just because you remembered to pick up the dry cleaning), the next you’re being berated by a sobbing woman who can’t understand how you could have left the toilet seat up. Don’t fight these …
Continue ReadingPrenatal Checkups and Tests
Prenatal care is the care you get while you are pregnant. This care can be provided by a doctor, midwife or other health care professional. The goal of prenatal care is to monitor the progress of a pregnancy and to identify potential problems before they become serious for either mom or baby. All …
Continue ReadingWhat are the signs of anemia in pregnancy?
Anemia in pregnancy is common and it is most often caused by an iron deficiency. Iron is a mineral that everyone needs. Pregnant women need more iron for a variety of reasons. The biggest reason is that iron helps your body make new blood to carry the oxygen and nutrients to …
Continue ReadingCan I travel during my second trimester?? The experts weigh in.
The second trimester is great for traveling, as long as you take a few precautions. Planning a vacation or weekend getaway is definitely a good way to relax and enjoy your time with your significant other. If you are planning to fly take a few precautions such as drinking a lot of water before during and after …
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