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Positive Birth Affirmations - Safer Than Epidurals!
Some people record them and then play them back during meditation sessions. Some people write them in a journal and read them before bed. Some people write them on index cards and hang them around the house. (That’s what I did.) However you prefer to absorb their meaning, birth affirmations are a beautiful way to boost your self confidence and prepare yourself for giving birth.
Coping With Pregnancy After Loss
Pregnancy is normally an exciting time for a family -- once you get past the initial shock of seeing the two pink lines show up indicating there is a babe growing. As the weeks pass and we watch our body grow with each day, our mind is focused on getting ready for the change, the new babe and all the exciting things that are about to take place. It’s an amazing time in many families lives -- filled with dreams, hopes and happiness.
7 Best Exercises to do While Pregnant
We all know the importance of exercise for our overall health yet many of us still struggle with finding enough time to fit it all in, and more importantly, actually doing it when we have time. During pregnancy, exercise is especially important.
Conceiving a Boy or Girl Isn't Just Your Husband's Doing
Getting pregnant is one of the funniest topics to explore as rumors run amok. One of the most common rumors is that whether your baby is a boy or a girl is solely dependent on your husband. “My husband only makes boys!” is commonly heard, however, not factual.
What to Do When a Friend Experiences Pregnancy Loss
It is uncomfortable to try to figure out just how to respond to a friend who has experienced loss, and especially so when you are also pregnant. There are several important things to know, say and do to support your friend, whether you are pregnant or not, but when you are pregnant, there are a couple of special rules just for you.Having Control & Choice During a Planned Induction
In an ideal world, many of us would choose a birth that is free from medical interventions. Our bodies were made to do this after all and a birth that is as close to nature as possible typically has an easier recovery time for both mom and baby. Truth is though, not everyone will be able to have their ‘ideal’ birth and medical interventions can be necessary and life saving.
'Bones' Birth Episode Puts Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth Disagreement in the Spotlight
For some, the choice of where to give birth is a no-brainer. Many women have their minds made up before they even pee on a stick. For others, it’s a time-consuming choice, sometimes emotional, and often the result of past birth experiences, for better or worse.
But what happens when your decision and your significant others’ don’t match up?
6 Tips for Safely Sharing the Bed with Your Baby
It’s happened to many of us. On a night when baby is waking frequently and you are getting more and more exhausted with each little sound from the bassinet, you finally end up bringing baby into your bed. Just for a moment, you tell yourself. I’ll put her right back when she finishes nursing. And then...
8 Natural Ways to Fight Morning Sickness
One of the most well-known symptoms of pregnancy is morning sickness and it's one of the biggest symptoms that many pregnant women face. The name "morning" sickness though often incites bitter laughter from women who've experienced it, since it can happen any time, day or night. Affecting nearly 30-50% of pregnant women, morning sickness is defined as nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy.
6 Ways to Co-Sleep Without Sharing Your Bed
Bed-sharing is a controversial topic that people on either side of the fence have very passionate opinions about.
Advocates argue that bed-sharing increases skin to skin contact, helps the baby with breathing regulation, improves bonding, and leads to higher success at breastfeeding.
Opponents argue that a parent could roll over onto the baby, the baby might suffocate in blankets and pillows, or might become injured in a fall or other accident.
