24 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness The term “morning sickness” is misleading, as this queasiness can occur in the morning, afternoon, evening or middle of the night. Although it is inevitable and unavoidable, here are 24 ways to ease morning sickness. 1. Avoid Morning Sickness Nausea Triggers The most common offenders you should eliminate to […]
Pros and Cons of an Alpha-Fetoprotein Screen The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screen is the most commonly available prenatal screening test for birth defects. AFP, a natural substance produced by baby’s liver, normally enters the mother’s bloodstream during pregnancy. Maternal levels of AFP are elevated if the mother is carrying a baby with a neural tube defect, […]
Pros and Cons of Chorionic Villus Sampling Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) provides more genetic and biochemical information than amniocentesis and can be performed earlier in pregnancy and with quicker results. Yet CVS carries a slightly higher risk of damage to the baby than amniocentesis does. So, this higher-yield-higher-risk procedure demands even greater responsibility in making […]
Treating Pain and Fever While Pregnant These three options are over the counter options for treating pain and fever while pregnant. See which medicine is best for your needs. Aspirin Aspirin is not the preferred medication to take for a fever while pregnant, because there are safer and equally effective alternatives. Yet don’t worry if […]
Boosting Calcium for Pregnant Women Your calcium needs double during pregnancy, so that your body can build healthy baby bones and maintain mommy’s healthy frame. Baby’s teeth and bones begin to form in the second month, and double their growth by the sixth. If the calcium in your diet is insufficient, baby will pull calcium […]
Making a Vegetarian Pregnancy Safe Your body needs more nutrients during pregnancy which can all be found from plant sources. It is important for you to make that you and baby are getting all of the nourishment you need. Follow these tips to have a healthy and safe vegetarian pregnancy. Combine Iron with Vitamin C […]
Experiencing Sore Nipples From Breastfeeding Sore nipples from breastfeeding are not inevitable when you are just beginning. Painful feedings are a signal that something’s not right and you need to make a change. What’s Normal, What’s Not You can expect slightly sore nipples from breastfeeding when you first begin to nurse. As baby grasps the […]
Attachment Parenting Discipline is Easier You probably never thought of these attachment tools, such as breastfeeding and babywearing, as being acts of discipline, but they are. Gina, an attached mother of three, told us: “Knowing my children empowers me.” This kid knowledge becomes like a sixth sense enabling you to anticipate and control situations to […]
Safely Traveling When Pregnant If your work (or pleasure) requires travel, you may have concerns about traveling when pregnant. Most routine travel, even air travel, should pose no problem, but check with your healthcare provider just in case. Treat Yourselves to a Fling Before Baby Arrives After baby comes, candlelight dinners intended for two, even […]
How to handle parenting criticism Being a parent is hard enough without dealing with outside pressure, criticism, and intolerance of your parenting style. Having a high need child can make you an even bigger target for critics. To protect yourself and your child from unwanted and unhelpful advice and parenting criticism, try these suggestions. Keep […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby Gone are the days when pressured mothers stuffed globs of cereal into the tight mouths of reluctant six-week-olds. Nowadays parents feed their baby on the timetable that is developmentally and nutritionally correct — as determined by their baby. Don’t be in a rush when introducing […]
8 Ways to Raise a Smart Baby It’s never too early to help your baby become an intellectual human being. Here are eight ways to raise a smart baby through proper womb environment, nurturing, nutrition, music and play (to name a few). 1. A smart womb start Inhaling or ingesting substances called neurotoxins, such as cigarette smoke, […]
