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Three Months to a Healthy Pregnancy
Most couples, in their excitement (or urgency rather) to have a baby, seem to take for granted that there is more to conceiving than just having sexual intercourse during ovulation. Doctors suggest that instead of just trying and trying to get pregnant, you and your spouse should go see your doctor for a reproductive and general health check-up. Etickr.com likens this "preparation" to pr... [Read More]
Alcohol And Pregnancy
If alcohol has such detrimental effects on adults, what do you suppose is its effect on a developing baby? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that the level of alcohol you ingest is the same level of alcohol ingested by your baby. Medical experts say that alcohol is one of the strongest drugs that can affect a fetus. Alcohol affects your baby's cognitive and physic... [Read More]
Ways to Induce Labor
Pregnancy is something that entails a lot of pre-natal and post-natal care. When a woman is pregnant, she should take care of herself, and the baby inside her womb as well. She should look after the food she eats, her vices, her emotional state during her pregnancy. She should also make it a point to consult with her physician as often as prescribed. When a woman is already 38 weeks pregnant, one ... [Read More]
Managing Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
Bearing a new child into this world is a joy every woman share, whether they are first-time mothers or having their fifth child. But as society invades women with pregnancy scare stories through the media, as well as news about new pregnancy risk factors, it is not a surprise why pregnant women tend to experience severe anxiety. This can actually do worse to the child. Whether it is about the heal... [Read More]
Early Signs of Pregnancy
If you're trying to get pregnant, then you should know the common signs and symptoms that tell you're expecting a baby. Getting a missed period or experiencing morning sickness is not always a sure sign that you're pregnant. It is better to examine what these symptoms mean so that you could add up the signs telling that you're most likely to be along the family way. Then you can take a simple preg... [Read More]
Getting Ready for a Baby
Becoming a parent is one of life's biggest joys and responsibilities. Do all you can do to prepare. One of the most important things you need to do before giving birth is decide on a doctor for your baby. Don't wait until after you baby is born to choose a pediatrician! Babies need frequent check-ups, shots and sometimes get sick. So you'll want to find a doctor you like and trust. Call your healt... [Read More]
Preparing Your Child For a New Baby
Having a new baby can be a very exciting time for parents. Cradling a new life is one of the happiest moments in the life of a mom and dad. That is until they bring the child home and face their scowling first born. Not everyone in the family takes kindly to the news of a new baby. It's quite common for older siblings to feel jealousy towards a new baby. Sometimes the oldest child displays the mos... [Read More]