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Are you having trouble sleeping? Whether your trouble sleeping was a problem before you were pregnant or it’s new, the problem is you’re not getting the sleep that you need. But - now that you’re pregnant, trying to get that sleep brings on a whole new meaning since you can’t take some of the medications [...]
As women delay starting families, they are – obviously – getting pregnant at later ages than did women in previous generations. It’s always been known that there may be some more risks for older mothers during pregnancy, but what exactly are the risks?
According to a March of Dimes fact sheet, 1 in 5 women over [...]
Most of the time, when a pregnant woman has an ultrasound, she’ll be asked if she wants to know the baby’s sex. For families with genetic disorders that target a particular sex, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, this is vital information.
Currently, the earliest you can find out your baby’s sex is with chorionic villi sampling [...]
A grand adventure is about to begin.– Winnie the Pooh
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Have you ever heard this expression? According to the findings of a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, there is merit to the saying. The more children a mother has, the less teeth she has, despite income level or social status.
While researchers aren’t sure about the reason, there are theories. [...]
Now that you’re approaching or have reached 16 weeks, that’s about 4 months’ pregnant. If you want to see what your baby looks like in the earlier stages of pregnancy, here are two early installments: Your baby is growing - the first 2 months and Your baby is growing - the third month.
What does your baby [...]
It may not be something you’ve thought about, but how do you help a woman who is pregnant if she is choking?
To perform the Heimlich maneuver, you must stand behind the choking person, brace yourself, and with your hands in a fist, one over the other, you make a jerking J-motion just under the [...]
First of all… wow! What a great start we had to this blog. Thanks so much to the many people who have stopped by to check it out. I sincerely hope that you all continue to come by and that you encourage others to do so as well.
Now, for some housekeeping. :-)
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If you’ve not been seeing a doctor or healthcare professional before you became pregnant, you really should now. Prenatal care is vital for your health and the health of your baby.
If possible, be sure you have an appointment around your 6th week. At this time, your doctor (or midwife) can help you calculate when your [...]
On May 26, we had the first part of What is a doula?. Here is part 2.
What is a doula? (part 2 of 3)
What doulas offer and their training
By Meredith Hocking, Birth Doula (Womb Within has its very own doula)
Birth doulas offer a variety of services, from childbirth classes to birth photography, help with writing [...]
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