“I Gave Birth In a Parking Garage”
From the featured blog, Emerging Mummy First of all, yes. Yes, I give birth to my son in a parking garage. Yes, without a doctor or midwife. Yes, he’s fine…
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To Epidural or Not to Epidural…
Article Courtesy of AmericanPregnancy.org Epidural anesthesia is the most popular means for pain relief during labor. In fact, more women ask for an epidural by name than any other method…
Continue reading10 Things Nobody Tells You About Pregnancy
Pregnancy for Dummies (Wiley Publishing). Buy it here. Ch. 19 “Ten Things Nobody Tells You” Don’t worry. We know of no conspiracy keeping you from knowing all there is to…
Continue readingHospital Rejects Birth Plans
From Babble.com Want to have a doula or labor coach to assist at your birth? Interested in drafting a birth plan with your partner? Don’t have your baby at the…
Continue readingPregnancy and the Swine Flu
Since September, six percent of confirmed deaths from the H1N1 flu (aka the Swine Flu) have been pregnant women. Of people infected with this potentially fatal virus, pregnant women are…
Continue readingHow to Design a Stylish Nursery
By Lindsay Goldenberg NewParent.com’s Style Expert, Amy Coe, is the authority in designing fun, eclectic, and gorgeous nurseries. With the debut of her line for Babies”R”Us—a truly awesome collection that…
Continue readingSwine Flu: What Every Expectant Mom Should Know
By Charles Hux, MD There is a new strain of flu virus called the H1N1 or swine flu virus. This virus is quickly spreading throughout the world, causing much worry…
Continue readingHow Your Baby Grows: Month 7
Your Baby The baby can open and close her eyes and suck her thumb. The baby exercises by kicking and stretching. The baby responds to light and sound. The baby…
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Your Baby -Fingers and toes have soft nails. -The mouth has 20 buds that will become baby teeth. -Fine hairs begin to form on the baby’s skin. -You can hear…
Continue readingHow Your Baby Grows: Month 6
Your Baby The skin is red and wrinkled and covered with fine, soft hair. Eyelids begin to part and the eyes open. The baby continues to grow rapidly. At end…
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