Archive for April, 2007
The Power Of Your Mind When It’s Time To Give Birth
By: M. Minnich
As many women feel before giving birth, I was nervous about the unknown that lied before me. In recent doctor/midwife visits I was told the baby was approximately 8 pounds 14 ounces, give or take a pound and still growing!!!
My thoughts always drifted to the question, “How will this baby get out?” […]
Maternity Swimsuits for Summer
You don’t have to give up the pool this Summer just because you are pregnant. Nor do you have to struggle to fit into a swimsuit that doesn’t accomidate your extra belly.
Maternity swimsuits to the resuce!
There are some really cute and comfortable Maternity Swimsuits available that make pool time a go this season, and […]
Sleeping Well in Pregnancy
As you get later in your pregnancy, you may begin to slow down and feel more exhausted. It’s important to get enough rest now, even though it can be more difficult to sleep as you get larger.
The baby’s movements, bathroom runs, and an increase in your body’s metabolism can make sleeping difficult which is […]
3rd Trimester - What to Expect
The thrid trimester is here! This means that you are almost there and will get to meet your baby very soon. Still, the third trimester usually feels like the longest. By this time, you look very pregnant and feel like it too.
Changes in Your Body
Some of the same issues and pains you […]
2nd Trimester Tests and Procedures
During the second trimester, you will continue to see your doctor for prenatal care. Most pregnant women have monthly scheduled office visits with their doctor or midwife until the end of this trimester.
During the second trimester your doctor may use an ultrasound to see if your baby is developing well and to find out your […]
2nd Trimester - What to Expect
Changes in Your Body
Most moms to be find the second trimester of pregnancy is easier than the first.
You might notice that you feel relief from some problems and symptoms such as nausea and fatigue. But other new, and more obvious changes to your body are now happening. Your belly will start to expand as you […]
1st Trimester Tests and Procedures
1st Trimester Tests and Procedures
For special genetic or medical reasons, you may need other lab tests, like blood or urine tests, cultures for infections, or ultrasound exams in the first trimester. Your doctor will discuss them with you during your visits.
The most common tests recommended in the first trimester include:
Nuchal translucency screening (NTS)
This new type […]
1st Trimester - What to Expect
Changes in Your Body
During the first trimester (first 3 months of pregnancy), your bodygoes thru a number of changes. As your body changes to adjust to the state of pregnancy and the growing baby, you may experience nausea, fatigue, backaches, mood swings, and stress. All of these are normal.
As your pregnancy progresses, most of these […]
Don’t Touch That Belly…
Everyone wants to touch the baby, especially during the pregnancy but no one every asks. If you haven’t noticed yet, the minute you start to show a tummy everyone else will gladly show you. The tummy becomes this magnet for hands and everyone wants to handle it. It doesn’t matter if you are […]
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