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- Baby Blues Or Postpartum Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettI’m a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. For the last 20 years my mission has been to educate medical and mental health professionals and the public to promote postpartum wellness. I work directly with women and their families around the world to make sure they don’t ...
Views: 2364 - Ten Timely Tips For Pregnant Working Women - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettShould you work while you are pregnant? About 78% of pregnant women continue work through the end of pregnancy. Consult your doctor about working during pregnancy. She will take into consideration your general health, how well the pregnancy is going, and any problems you’ve had with former ...
Views: 3124 - During & After Pregnancy, Take Care of Yourself With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettAcupuncture is a type of ancient Chinese medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, and works with over 2,000 pressure points and energy meridians in your body. As you probably know, acupuncture uses disposable needles as thin as a strand of hair placed just below the skin to stimulate ...
Views: 2563 - Implantation Bleeding During Pregnancy Is Scary. Reassuring Facts About Implantation Bleeding. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Facts about implantation bleeding during pregnancy. Educate yourself about what is implantation bleeding, when does it occur, signs, symptoms and much more. What is implantation bleeding? It is not unusual that some women experience implantation bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. ...
Views: 9333 - Past Lives, Newborn Babies, Reincarnation, And Astrology - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe always ponder a soon-to-be-born child’s past lives and how we knew them during the pregnancies of friends and family members. This past June, our sister Meg gave birth to her first child, a healthy baby boy, and we had fun perceiving insight about him on a spiritual level before his ...
Views: 6858 - Headaches During Pregnancy, Are They Normal. Do You Know How To Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Headaches during pregnancy are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy. First of all let’s address why some pregnant women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Within the ...
Views: 3180 - Excercise, Dance And Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeMedical attitudes to exercise, dance and pregnancy have altered radically in the past twenty years. Before then doctors were likely todvise the mother-to-be to avoid strenuous activity and just take gentle walks. Today the considerable benefits of aerobic exercise are generally understood and ...
Views: 3652 - Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy That Can Help Relieve Your Pregnancy Heartburn Misery! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Heartburn relief during pregnancy is a common concern many pregnant women have. Read on to see what you what heartburn remedies during pregnancy are available. What causes early pregnancy heartburn? Heartburn in early pregnancy is a common complaint. The hormone progesterone is released as ...
Views: 2515 - How A New Mom Can Beat The Summertime Blues - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Arlene PellicaneYour baby is keeping you up at night. The days are a bit of a blur. You’re going through the motions of caring for your child but you feel out of it. Or maybe you’re having a terrible week at work or at home. Whether you’re going through a tough transition or just feel blasé about your life ...
Views: 755 - Constipation In Pregnancy & Constipation Relief During Pregnancy. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Constipation in pregnancy can cause bloating, pain and even pre term labor. Read on to see what options pregnant women have for constipation relief during pregnancy. Constipation relief during pregnancy is a question many pregnant women ask. Approximately half of all women experience ...
Views: 6523 - Very Early Pregnancy Symptoms That Could Help Confirm Your Suspicion of Early Pregnancy. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.There are many very early pregnancy symptoms and how can you tell if they are a sign of pregnancy? The more of these symptoms you have that are listed below then the higher probability there is that you are pregnant. Read through the list below and see how many of these very early pregnancy ...
Views: 5356 - Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy Are Embarrassing And Painful. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Hemorrhoids in pregnancy can turn an otherwise healthy pregnancy into a nightmare. Read on to see why pregnant women get hemorrhoids and what you can do to prevent or relieve hemorrhoids during pregnancy. As a certified nurse midwife I have treated many cases of pregnancy and hemorrhoids. It ...
Views: 2858 - Fatigue In Early Pregnancy Can Be Normal Or It May Be a Sign You Are Nutritionally Depleted. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Is it normal to have fatigue in early pregnancy? Read on to discover why fatigue in early pregnancy happens and what you can do to make sure you are not nutritionally depleted. Pregnancy is an amazing event in a woman’s life. No matter how long or how hard we study pregnancy we will never ...
Views: 1520 - Pregnancy After Miscarriage. Tips To Prevent Your Next Pregnancy Ending In Another Miscarriage. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Pregnancy after miscarriage is a common concern for many women that had a miscarriage. Read on to see what you can do to create a more successful pregnancy after a miscarriage. 20 -25% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. No two pregnancies are alike. Each pregnancy is a unique ...
Views: 3032 - Mom's Pregnancy Checklist - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Helen BurroughsPregnancy is such an exciting time, especially if it's your first. Your body is changing, your emotions are up and down. A precious little creation has invaded your body and is taking over! The list that follows is my compilation of pregnancy essentials. Selected with you in mind, each of these ...
Views: 899 - Tips On How To Lose Post Pregnancy Excess Weight - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Terje EllingsenA baby is a wonderful thing, but one thing that many women find unfortunate is the picture of their weight after giving birth! Many women find that even after they have given birth that they are carrying an extra ten or even twenty pounds, and that that can be a difficult thing to deal with, ...
Views: 1076 - Finances And Babies - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from J DI read an article today about how couples are having fewer babies because of the downturn in the economy. This is comparable to the Great Depression where many Americans put off having children until the economy recovered. I posit that this is a mistake for the following reasons. The average ...
Views: 1493 - Mom's Labor Bag Checklist - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Helen BurroughsSo, the big day is nearly upon you. If you are more than 36 weeks pregnant, it's time to start thinking about what to pack in your labor bag. You do have one... right? If not, rush out and buy one right now -- labor has a habit of sneaking up on us women! The list that follows, is my ...
Views: 1373 - Five Baby Nursery Furniture Essentials - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Helen BurroughsAfter all the ups and downs of birthing, feeding, changing, dressing and generally pampering four precious babies, I think I can safely say that I know what works, and what doesn't, in terms of organizing your baby nursery on a budget. There are many baby nursery furniture options available on ...
Views: 947 - Top 5 Breastfeeding Tips - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Carrie LauthOver 70% of American women start breastfeeding their baby in the hospital but only 16% are still nursing a year later. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for at least a year, and the World Health Organization recommends two years of nursing. So what's the ...
Views: 877 - Breastfeeding Tip: Avoid Triple Nipple Syndrome - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Carrie LauthThere are several reasons why you, as a breastfeeding Mom, will want to avoid or limit artificial nipples. Avoid Triple Nipple Syndrome if you want to nurse your baby for that important first year (or longer!). Using artificial nipples, meaning supplemental bottles and pacifiers, reduces the ...
Views: 1934 - How To Have A Natural Baby In A Toxic World - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Carrie LauthEveryday we hear of more things in our environment that can harm us. From drugs in our water and hormones in our food to toxins in our cleaning products, it seems that everything causes cancer. When it comes to our babies, we moms sometimes wish we could keep them in a bubble for the first few ...
Views: 795 - Getting Ready For Baby: My Formula For A Fantastic, Well-Organized Nursery - by Babies come in small packages, but they sure do come with a lot of stuff! Every new parent realizes this fact as soon as they go to a store to register for their baby shower.
It can seem impossible to keep a nursery organized, but it's essential that you start out with a good plan. After the ...
Views: 1501 - Post Pregnancy: The Art Of Safely Introducing Your Baby To Your Dog - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertWhether you are bringing home a new baby or bringing home a new puppy, you cannot expect everything to work out right away. Introducing a dog to a baby, or vice versa, is an important process that can take some time. It is not impossible; you just need to look out for the safety of both ...
Views: 1895 - Baby Nursery Design In Twelve Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Helen BurroughsDecorating a baby nursery can be a somewhat daunting prospect, especially if you are a first time Mom. There are so many decisions to make, so little time. You feel a stress-attack coming on. Wait. Stress is not good for baby. Relax. Take a deep breath. Baby nursery design can be fun, if you ...
Views: 1100 - Tandem Nursing - Breastfeeding Built For Two - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carrie LauthTandem Nursing – Breastfeeding Built For Two You just found out that you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Maybe you’re overjoyed. Maybe this happened a bit sooner than you were expecting. Either way, you are wondering if you need to wean your happily nursing child. The ...
Views: 1052 - Unplanned Pregnancies And Celebrities - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from J DI continue to be amazed by the number of unplanned pregnancies in the world. Assuming everyone knows how a baby is created, how can one be unplanned? I’m not talking about the pregnancies where birth control failed or about medical anomalies. I am addressing the pregnancies that are ...
Views: 3282 - Unplanned Pregnancies And Celebrities - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from J DI continue to be amazed by the number of unplanned pregnancies in the world. Assuming everyone knows how a baby is created, how can one be unplanned? I’m not talking about the pregnancies where birth control failed or about medical anomalies. I am addressing the pregnancies that are ...
Views: 894 - Save Cash By Losing Weight After Baby - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Arlene PellicaneDid you know that losing weight doesn’t just affect your waistline? It affects your bottom line! You will actually save cold hard cash by shedding your pregnancy pounds. How? Consider these three economic motivations for losing weight after baby: 1. Health care costs. I have a friend ...
Views: 780 - Preparing Your Body For Conception - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was July 2005. After a few years of living in the UK, we decided that it was time for a change. We realised that all the attempts we made to start a new life (literally!) were not successful: we would try to buy a house and I would be made redundant; I would try to find a new job and ...
Views: 1482 - Infertility Treatment With Herbal Therapy Is The Best Way To Fall Pregnant. - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterDifferent herbs have been used for infertility treatment for thousands of years. A well known example of how herbs can help you to fall pregnant is in the Bible, with the story of Rachel and Leah. Rachel tried for years to fall pregnant without success. Then she finally eats mandrakes and ...
Views: 5956 - Ways To Relieve Morning Sickness In Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Kimberley BeckerMorning sickness in no fun for any pregnant woman. The bright side is - if there is one, is that studies have shown that mothers who do experience the nasty nausea and vomiting early in their pregnancies are more likely to have healthy, full term babies. ( this doesn't mean to panic if you don't ...
Views: 11228 - Am I Pregnant? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christena WilliamsIf you are trying to conceive, then the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy are something you really want to be familiar with. When they appear, you will know that you have finally succeeded in getting pregnant, and in nine months, you will have a baby to show for your efforts. Here are a few ...
Views: 1335 - How To Protect Your Fertility - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christena WilliamsMost women do not give a lot of thought to protecting their fertility. In fact, it is usually the furthest thing from their minds when they are younger. It is not until they are older and are thinking about starting a family that fertility even enters their minds. But even if the thought of ...
Views: 1841 - 5 Common Myths about Fertility - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christena WilliamsMyths about pregnancy and fertility abound. Ask any woman, and she will probably have heard at least a few of these. Many people fine themselves wondering which fertility myths might have some truth to them. Here are some of the most popular myths: •Boxers or briefs? This is perhaps the ...
Views: 1231 - Do You Know The Signs Of Ovulation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Christena WilliamsIf you are trying to conceive a baby, then ovulation is probably the most important time of the month for you. However, if you aren't familiar with the signs of ovulation, then you might have a hard time knowing when your body is getting ready to release an egg for fertilization. Ovulation is ...
Views: 1278 - 5 Things You Need To Do Before Trying To Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Christena WilliamsIf getting pregnant is your current goal, there are a few things you need to do before you actually start the process of trying to conceive. Studies show that people who do these things have easier pregnancies and healthier babies. •Review Your Medical History – your doctor will ...
Views: 2079 - Types Of Exercises To Reduce Pains During Delivery - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from shilpa DExercise regularly during pregnancy and reduce labour pains at the time of delivery. Let us see some exercises which can be done during the delivery period. Exercise for Physical and Mental Relaxation: This exercise is done by lying flat on the floor. Do the relaxation exercise in the following ...
Views: 933 - How To Fall Pregnant Faster Despite Medical Problems. - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterTo fall pregnant faster you need to identify the exact day of ovulation. This is important especially when you are getting older or having medical problems. Why is this? Well, it is because a young woman is fertile only a few days in a month. When you get older or have any health problems ...
Views: 1094 - Lose Your Baby Weight Without Losing Your Mind - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Arlene PellicaneYou’re walking in a clothing store, pushing your stroller. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and cringe. How did you gain so much weight and how in the world are you going to lose it? You feel overwhelmed with your relentless schedule with baby. Finding time to exercise is an ...
Views: 773 - Trying To Get Pregnant? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Christena WilliamsHeaven knows that trying to get pregnant these days is not always easy to do. There are so many things that can interfere with both a woman's and a man's infertility. For instance, because couples are waiting longer to have families, they are older when they are trying to get pregnant. Studies ...
Views: 1619 - Ectopic Pregnancy - Prevention For Ectopic Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchEctopic means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. The egg settles in the fallopian tubes in more than 95% of ectopic pregnancies. This is why ectopic pregnancies are commonly called "tubal pregnancies." The egg can also implant in the ...
Views: 1178 - Top 10 Very Early Pregnancy Signs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sally MoranSome women don't have any symptoms at all. Some women have a few of these presented below. Some women may have others that are not listed. These pregnancy symptoms tend to be the most prevalent, however. 1. Fatigue. Due to the increase in hormone levels, most women begin to feel extreme ...
Views: 2063 - 10 Possible Reasons Why You're Having Trouble Getting Pregnant And 10 Ways To Increase Your Chances - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sally MoranSo you want to get pregnant? You may be wondering what's taking so long. "Why does it seem so difficult?" you may ask. "Why can't I seem to get pregnant?" I had all these questions and more. I wanted to know how to get pregnant fast. First, let's talk about the odds of getting pregnant ...
Views: 1765 - Genetics And Sex Of Your Future Baby - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Lena LaursenGenetics is becoming an inseparable and quite common part of own life. The researches plan to decipher human DNA code very soon, so that we could have all the information about the inherited defects and to diagnose different diseases more effectively, even before the conception. Moreover, with ...
Views: 1921 - Aromatherapy For Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from George KeyAromatherapy involves using essential oils in their original form or in mixes, lotions, candles, etc., to help heal the body, relax and lift one’s mood. Essential oils come for plants and are excellent for helping to keep the body and mind balanced. Pregnant women may especially benefit from ...
Views: 830 - Possible Outcomes of Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Connie LimonTo improve the health outcomes of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders it is important to: • Receive an early diagnosis • Pursue the appropriate services • And create a stable home environment Possible physical effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ...
Views: 1425 - The Effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Connie LimonThe effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders vary widely from person to person. These may include: • Difficulties in an individual’s ability to succeed at home, school or work, and in social situations may arise at different ages • Brain damage is the most serious effect ...
Views: 1169 - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Native American Cultures - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Connie LimonNative American cultures include: • American Indian • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tribes They are rich with history, tradition, spirituality and art. There are 562 federally recognized tribes across the United States. Each has its own distinctive identity. One thing many ...
Views: 4464 - Totally New Moms: Sleepless And Lovin’ It - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Arlene PellicaneFor weeks, you’ve gone to the bathroom three times every night, slept faithfully on your side instead of your back, and snacked in the wee hours of the morning. Making a baby is hard work, even when you’re trying to sleep. And once your prince or princess is born, the string of sleepless ...
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