Using Pain Medication During Labor Safely If only there were a perfect analgesic (meaning painkiller) that would act on only the pain pathways in mother and didn’t cross over the placenta to baby. Unfortunately, complete pain relief without risk is a promise no doctor can deliver. When narcotic analgesics relieve mother’s body of pain, they […]
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 […]
Good Posture During Pregnancy Before you dismiss posture as one of those pregnancy niceties you don’t have the time or energy for, think again! Loosened ligaments, added weight and new proportions of the pregnant body can lead to back discomfort, hard-to-break habits like sway-back, and even injury if you do not learn correct muscular support. […]
The CDC announced this month that a total of 88 cases of this disease have been reported this year – 58 in Louisiana, 22 in Mississippi, and 8 in Texas. Only 4 people have died. The virus has been found in mosquitoes and birds in 34 states, and mostly on the East coast. What exactly […]
Helpful methods to break annoying habits The following are the most common childhood habits. Below each habit you will find the four helpers to break annoying habits. THUMBSUCKING Motivators: Point out sore thumb. Compare sore thumb with other thumb. Show buck teeth in mirror. Run fingers over protruding teeth. Busy bored hands. Relaxers: Play soothing […]
Divorce is a set-up for discipline problems to surface. When parents divorce, children often blame themselves or become angry at their mother and father. They often show a complete turnabout in behavior and personality following this family upset. These behavior challenges come at a time when parents are busy putting their own lives back together, […]
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 […]
Making a Decision on Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking Today’s expectant parents are faced with many decisions about the type of birth they want to have: Birthing center or hospital? Epidural or natural? Rooming in with baby or, “Please take that baby to the nursery and let me sleep!” One of those decisions should be […]
Tips for Preventing Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy There are enough uncomfortable side effects that come with pregnancy without adding hemorrhoids to the list. Try these suggestions to prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Avoid Sitting for Long Periods of Time You especially want to avoid sitting on hard surfaces, and sleeping on your back because the weight of […]
4 Ways to Reduce Varicose Veins Pregnancy can cause varicose veins to appear in several places on your body, especially your lower body. Try these 4 tips to reduce varicose veins while you are pregnant. 1. Avoid Standing or Sitting for Long Periods of Time Don’t cross your legs while sitting. If you must be […]
Pregnancy Baby Growth during Weeks 30-34 Let’s look at the ten pregnancy baby growth milestones baby is now making: 1. By the end of this month baby weighs from 3-4 pounds and is 16-18 inches long. 2. Fat deposits double, giving baby a more filled-out appearance. 3. Her skin begins to shed the silky, lanugo […]
Postpartum Health Can Be Difficult to Maintain Once you’ve had your baby you may want advice on parenting with less tension and more ease, about the importance of good nutrition and exercise in the 11 months after you give birth, and about the need for intentional self-care as you grow into motherhood. With all that […]
