Pregnancy Articles |
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Detecting a pregnancy early may benefit baby's health
(NC)-Confirming a pregnancy as soon as possible isn't just about satisfying that overwhelming urge to know, powerful as that may be. It's also...
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Gestational Diabetes
One of the most common complications of pregnancy, gestational diabetes normally occurs during the second trimester, when the placenta begins producing hormones. One of these hormones may block the action of...
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Breastfeeding in Public
Breastfeeding is best for baby. Breastfed babies are healthier and have fewer allergies and illnesses. Breastmilk is also easily digested, convenient and free! Not only is breastfeeding beneficial to baby...
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Both Sides Now
I don't remember when the thought of Doulas happened for me. It may have been just before the birth of our third baby. We considered having a friend with us for the birth to attend to both of our needs. To say...
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25 Reasons to Choose Breastfeeding
Human milk is designed for human babies. Many chemicals, additives, types of sugars, artificial vitamins & minerals must be added to cow's milk to make it tolerable for the human infant . . . but still it is...
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Getting Started with Breastfeeding
SOME IMPORTANT REASONS TO BREASTFEED Babies who are not breastfed have a increased risk of: respiratory infections and ear infections gastrointestinal infections, diarrhea, or constipation ...
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Six Tips for the First Six Weeks (After Baby's Born)
The first six weeks are all about rest and recovery for both you and your baby. Your job is to feed yourself and your newborn and to allow both of...
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You and Your Newborn Baby
Regardless of whether labor is long or short, whether it is hard or easy whether a baby is born vaginally or by cesarean, most parents recall the first hours and days after birth as crystal-clear images...
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Positive Self Image - Postpartum
While many women manage to make it through pregnancy and delivery with their self-image relatively intact, it is common for many of these women to feel their self confidence slipping away during the postpartum...
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From Partner to Father
Have you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a...
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Breastfeeding is a more potent painkiller for newborns than most pain-killing drugs
Background: Before the last few years, it was generally assumed that newborn babies did not feel pain, or if they did, that it was a rather vague...
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The Conspiracy of Silence (About Pregnancy)
Recently, I received a phone call from my friend Janice, who was pregnant. Janice had suffered two miscarriages in the first trimester, and all of...
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Scrapbook Project: Waiting for You
Click on the images below to view larger examples of your sketch and finished product. Watch this project come together on CPO TV. Click here to view video. >>
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Right-Away Emotions
The act of giving birth is one of the most creative and demanding things a person can do. Sometimes endorphins that were released during the work of labor leave mothers with a feeling of exaltation -- a high that...
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Cloth Diapering Today
“You have four kids and you’re using cloth diapers?” These words are often asked of me like I’m some sort of Supermom , but in reality it’s not that big of a chore. ...
