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Everyone loves a good party! And a baby shower is another excuse to throw a big party. Though with the economy in a downturn, there are people who are worried about having a fun shower without breaking the bank. So I've been thinking of some great tips for a budget baby shower, that doesn't look so budget tight. What else would you add to the list?
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Baby Showers on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 05:00:13. The NIH has been holding a consensus meeting this past week on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). In their draft statement, they talk about six questions to ask your practitioner about VBAC. Have you been watching the live webcast? Did you submit questions about the draft? I'd love to hear your thoughts...
6 Questions to Ask About VBAC originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 09:15:19. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is preparing to release a statement of warning for sling users. There have been some injuries and even seven deaths for infants in slings. Some of these accidents happened when there was equipment failure, like the sling broke and the baby fell out. Other concerns are the position of the baby and ensuring that the baby doesn't lay facing the wearer's body and smother in the clothing of the wearer. No specific sling manufacturer has been called out. While I believe that every parent should always consider that any product that you use has limits and risks. The CPSC notes many infant injuries and deaths every year from other products like baby cribs, strollers and toys. All infant gear should be used with a watchful eye, meaning that statement that says "Adult Supervision Required" means just that. So don't panic over the new announcement. Slings have simply gained enough popularity that there is now a notable number of people using them. And as that number goes up, warnings for using common sense must be used. Related: Slings to Get Warning originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 16:51:25.
Source: Gestational Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes in Obese Women How Much Is Enough? Deborah W. Kiel. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007;110:752-758 Gaining Weight in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 08:55:04. Yesterday I attended the National Institutes for Health Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Consensus Conference. (You can watch the webcast live at: http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/vbac.htm) Just hearing the few tidbits of stories from the practitioners, like mothers laboring in hospital parking lots to avoid unnecessary surgery, has me anxious to hear the stories that happen today during the actual portion set aside for stories from mothers. Will you hear a story similar to yours? I'm tweeting live at: RobinPregnancy Related:
VBAC Consensus - Mother's Stories originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 08:35:03. Are you trying to get pregnant? Trying to figure out if you're pregnant or not can be a big deal. I know that my first sign of pregnancy is different than most people - I get horribly, can't-get-your-head-out-of-bed exhausted. This usually happens before a late period even. Some women know they are pregnant from the time of conception, because they are so tuned in to their bodies. Sore breasts rank fairly high on the list of new signs of pregnancy. Other women need that pregnancy test to show them what they may be wondering about. What was your first pregnancy symptom?
Do You Recognize the 25 Early Pregnancy Symptoms? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 08:57:08.  I'm sitting here today remembering my nephew, Nathan. It was actually about this time in the morning that I was getting the news that Nathan had died overnight. It was SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Previously I had only heard of SIDS on TV in shows like Quincy or on the news. Nathan died in March 1992, it was just before the American Academy of Pediatrics published their "back to sleep" campaign starter in April 1992 to reduce the number of SIDS deaths. Thankfully it has worked for many parents as one of the ways to reduce the risk factors for SIDS. Do you know what the risk factors are and what you can do to help prevent SIDS in your family? Related: Photo (c) A. Ralston SIDS: A Personal Story originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 05:37:14.
If you're thinking about traveling for spring break or maybe just a pre-baby vacation, you're likely to be spending some time cramped in a plane or a car. That can leave you feeling a bit cramped and stiff, particularly when you're pregnant.
Related: Need a Quick Stretch? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 08:18:49. Pregnancy pillows are all the rage to help you get comfortable and sleep well in pregnancy, particularly in those last few months when insomnia is a real bear. While they sell big pregnancy pillows and small pregnancy pillows, pregnancy pillows that encircle you and pregnancy pillows that you lay on, the truth is - you don't need a pregnancy pillow.
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Save on Pregnancy Pillows originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 05:00:52.  Today the Centers for Health Statistics at the CDC released data on the trends in home births and birth centers from 1990-2006. Considering some of the recent releases about increasing trends in prematurity and cesarean rates, it was nice to see that home and other out of hospital births are on the rise for low risk women. Here are some of the findings from the study:
While many will be tempted to say that this increase is due to the efforts of The Business of Being Born and The Big Push for Midwives, these were not yet available for the years when this data was compounded. I think that when we see the influence that they have had in the years since their campaigns began we will see the numbers of home births and birth center births rise even more for low risk women.
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Source: Cara Muhlhahn, Certified Nurse Midwife (left) with Mayra and David Radzinski. Photo Credit: Paulo Netto. Home Births Increase originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 11:30:46. | | | | RELATED ARTICLES The Essence of Infidelity Infidelity affects 8 out of 10 marriages in this country.This is a shocking statistic!What happens between the time the marriage vows are spoken and that first episode of cheatingIt’s an assumption, of course, but I don’t think that 80% of the people who get married intend to cheat or be part of a love triangle. 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Help I am Pregnant and an Addict There are a lot of resources on the internet, in books, and from the medical community on the dangers of drug and alcohol use during pregnancy.However, there is not very much quality information on what you should do if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs and are pregnant.The simple answer is you need to quit.With all the treatment programs availabele;AA, treatment facilities, therapy, self-control, etc., why wouldnt a women be able to get help.Why would anyone use drugs or alcohol while they are pregnant.Most pregnant moms know or have read that using drugs or alcohol can cause numerous problems for their unborn baby.But there are many reasons women avoid treatment. Low-Carb Dieting During Pregnancy May Benefit Your Baby! As low-carb dieters change there eating habits, it is likely that these habits will stay with them. There is no surprise then that more and more pregnant woman are trying to maintain there low-carb routine during the months of pregnancy. There are new studies being done on low-carb dieting that point to the fat that there may be benefits in the long run for children of low-carb dieting. Not Enough Women Getting Folic Acid NC—While most women have heard about folic acid, less than half know its of benefit to women of childbearing age, according to the Folic Acid Alliance of Ontario. In addition, many women dont know whether they need to take folic acid, and if they do, how much they need or what are its sources. Cats With Feline Diabetes Can Still Lead A Happy Life “Your cat has feline diabetes.” If this is your vet’s message after examining your beloved friend, it will come as a shock. Yes, your cat has a serious disease. But you can treat it! Triumphing Over Tantrums Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of control child having a temper tantrum at the store.More than likely you thought or said, "If that was my child, I would ______".Well now here you are with children of your own dealing with these exact situations.Temper tantrums are a normal part of life with toddlers and preschoolers.Almost all young children have tantrums occasionally.If handled appropriately, most children outgrow this stage by four or five. Facts You Should Know About Baby Shower Etiquette Whether you’ve hosted baby showers before or not, chances are you’ve got some questions regarding the right baby shower etiquette. You want to create a truly special time for the guest of honor without any unintended faux pas. This guide was specially created to help you get there. Coping With an Unplanned Pregnancy Your period is late and you start to think maybe you might be pregnant. Maybe you are afraid to go take a test because you dont want to find out the results. You may be asking yourself "how could this happen" If you find yourself pregnant with an unplanned pregnancy all kinds of emotions may run through your mind. Perhaps you are secretly excited about this but scared to tell your husband. Maybe you are not married and scared about facing motherhood alone. Maybe you do not want any more children and the prospect of having another baby is the worst thing you could imagine right now. There are many scenarios that lead up to unplanned pregnancies. Mistakes in judgment happen, condoms break, birth control pills fail, even tubal ligations and vasectomies fail. Helping a Friend Through a Miscarriage When you have a friend that has had a miscarriage there is a lot you can do to help her. Many times we are afraid to say anything because we don’t want to say the wrong thing but not saying anything at all can be just as bad. So what should you say and what shouldn’t you say. I have had three miscarriages myself and have heard a lot of things that were just not the right things to say. I have put together a list of things you can say and things you probably shouldn’t. Please be gentle with your friends that are coping with miscarriage. They need your support. Things you should say.Do call her and tell her you are sorry for her loss.Do send her a card or flowers to show you careDo let her talk as much as she needs to or wants to.Do give her a hug to let her know you care.Do offer to help with housework, babysitting or other things that she may not feel up to doing.Do acknowledge her baby.It is okay to say I don’t know what to say or I don’t know how to help. Do call and check up on her. The pain does not go away in a couple days.Give her extra attention. She needs to feel like other people care about what she is going through.Do ask if she wants to talk about it. Just Diagnosed With a Visually Impaired Child Finding out that your child is blind, partially blind, or has low vision can be a scary experience.Some disorders will be discovered at birth, if the vision impairment has observable characteristics such as cataracts or congenital glaucoma, but many go undetected until the child doesnt meet certain visual milestones.Parents may start to notice that their child does not seem to make eye contact or track bright high contrast items.Children with profound vision loss will often have nystagmus.Nystagmus is an observable condition where the eyes tend to shift back and forth rapidly, giving the appearance of jiggling eyes.There are a few children that are born with normal vision and develop vision loss due to accidents, brain tumors, or severe illnesses.Generally if your child is not meeting typical vision milestones by around three or four months your pediatrician will refer your child to an ophthalmologist.Proper diagnosis cannot be made without a thorough exam from an ophthalmologist. Say "Goodbye" to the Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau Dieters dread the plateau. Youre on a roll, losing weight steadily and happily for weeks. Your confidence is high and your goal is in sight. Then suddenly your scale freezes. No matter how hard you try, those extra pounds just refuse to budge. Youve hit a wall and you know the frustration of seeing no progress could easily lead you to gain back what youve lost. So how do you break through the plateau Male Infertility and Glutathione Are You Half The Man Your Father Was In Tall Grass Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 13, 2004 Parenting Starts Before Pregnancy While it may seem farfetched to some people, many of my clients remember what they felt and experienced while still in the womb. Comments such as these are not unusual: The Great Awakening--Menopause Menopause is a natural transition all women experience, as natural as adolescence. For your grandmother and great-grandmother, life expectancy was shorter. Reaching menopause often meant that their life was nearing an end. But this is no longer true. Today women are living longer—on average, until age 78. How you experience menopause is determined by many factors: attitude, diet, overall health, genetics, and your cultural group. Medical science views menopause as the state of your body after you had completed one full year without having a period. It is most definitely not a disease! By making wise decisions about your menopause and healthy lifestyle, you can make the most of the 20, 30, or more years afterwards! The First Week with your Baby The first week of your babys life brings big adjustments for both of you. You are adjusting to being a mother and caring for your baby and your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. It is a time of great joy -- and possibly immense fear! Although youve been preparing for the birth of your baby for months, now he is here and depending on you for everything which can seem overwhelming. Dont expect too much of yourself during these first days! If anyone offers you help -- take it! Glutathione for a Healthier Pregnancy All parents-to-be nurture the dream of a healthy pregnancy and baby. What Every Woman Needs! As a woman, your body is very complex. Throughout every phase of your life you will require extra care and nutritional support. Todays scientific advances support a number of natural choices for women, like soy. Still, the fact remains that calcium, folic acid and iron continue to be the most important nutrients that can impact a womans total health. All women should take a daily multiple vitamins with these essential nutrients. |
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