Dealing with a Backache During Pregnancy More than 50 percent of moms-to-be complain of back pain in the last half of pregnancy. Back muscles get a triple whammy during pregnancy: your ligaments, which are relaxing to allow for easier passage of the baby through the pelvis, are looser all over. This puts more strain on […]
Physical Changes During the Fourth Month of Pregnancy Just as the side effects of a medication lessen when you become accustomed to the dose, the side effects of pregnancy hormones begin to lessen as your body adjusts to their presence. During these middle months, most pregnant women finally feel better physically, and many feel better […]
Dealing with Fatigue in Pregnancy The occasional bouts of fatigue in pregnancy you experienced in your first month may now give way to total exhaustion. Last month you wanted to rest; this month you have to rest! Your hours of rest must increase. If the time is not spent sleeping, at least you may need […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Pregnant At your first pregnancy checkup, try these 10 questions to ask your doctor when pregnant: What hospitals are you affiliated with? Some hospitals are high-tech, others are high-touch, still others are both What is your call schedule? Who covers for you, how often, and what are these doctors’ […]
Getting a Glucose Tolerance Test During Pregnancy Gestational glucose intolerance is detected during pregnancy with the glucose tolerance test (GTT). A glucose tolerance test during pregnancy is usually recommended around 24-28 weeks, and may be repeated around 32-34 weeks in mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Who GTT’s Can Be Helpful For By identifying gestational glucose intolerance […]
3 Relaxation Techniques for Labor To practice relaxation techniques for labor with your partner, you need to be very comfortable. Collect a bunch of pillows and teach your partner where you like them. Do these exercises in various positions: standing and leaning against your partner, a wall or a piece of furniture, sitting down, lying […]
The Most Common Epidural Births There are several different ways to administer an epidural during labor. See the 7 most common kinds of epidural births. 1. Continuous Epidural A continuous epidural means that a bedside pump continuously infuses your dura with pain-relieving medication. The continuous epidural is the most common type of epidural births because […]
Safely Getting Exercise While Pregnant In years past, women were told to “lie low” during pregnancy. Instead of participating in exercise while pregnant and continuing their active lives, they were “confined”—to the house or even the bed. Did you know that because the heart rate increases by 20 percent even in the first trimester, just […]
Dealing with the Side Effects of Pregnancy The changes happening in your body during pregnancy can produce some uncomfortable side effects. Side effects of pregnancy such as hemorrhoids, shooting pains in your back and legs, and varicose veins are experience by many women. Learn what to expect with these physical changes and how to treat […]
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 […]
“What if my baby won’t take a bottle?” It should come as no surprise that babies can be very opinionated about where their milk is coming from. A bottle and an artificial nipple are not the same as a breast, even if the bottle is offered by someone cradling the baby in secure, loving arms. […]
Incredible attachment parenting stories I was sitting at my desk one evening when my emergency beeper sounded, calling me to the hospital emergency room to evaluate a five-month-old baby who had stopped breathing. Here is one of the most heart touching attachment parenting stories I’ve ever been a part of. Attachment parenting stories in the […]
