Archive for June, 2009

C-Section Births Cause Genetic Changes That May Increase Odds For …

Swedish researchers have discovered that babies born by Caesarean section experience changes to the DNA pool in their white blood cells, which could be connected to altered stress levels during this method of delivery, according to the July issue of Acta Paediatrica.

Study Links Depressive Mood, Racial Disparities In Preterm Birth

Women who have depression symptoms prior to becoming pregnant are at an increased risk for having preterm births, with the risk twice as high for black women as for white women, according to a study in the Journal of Women’s Health , Reuters reports.

What pregnancy symptoms your hubby shares with you?

I always like to hear woman’s story about theyer Husbands while they are pregnant.

How do you choose your hospital?

After reading Danielle’s comments awhile ago on Celebrity Baby Blog about why so many celebrities choose Cedars-Sinai, I started wondering what other women think about when choosing a hospital.

Obstetricians Rethink Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Fetal monitoring is a way to listen to your baby in labor . There are a couple of types of monitoring that are mainly used, including external fetal monitoring and internal fetal monitoring .

anyone else taking extra iron supplement for anemia?

Since starting them I feel worse, if that is possible. I am exhausted and i’ve started getting sick again… does it get better? Devinlynn Posted 5/1/2009 Iron made me sick when I first started taking it but it got better.A when I switched doctors, my prescription got changed for some reason and I actually like the second iron pill better.A Maybe …

Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect

Third trimester pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Your baby’s size and position may make it hard for you to get comfortable.

TLC program - Didn’t know I was pregnant.

Anyone else watching this right now? I know that women say this all the time. But how on earth can women get to full-term without knowing.

Second trimester pregnancy: What to expect

Second trimester pregnancy often brings a renewed sense of well-being. The worst of the nausea has usually passed, and your baby isn’t big enough to crowd your abdominal organs and make you uncomfortable.

Thrifty Thursday: Free Childbirth Class Online

Childbirth classes are an important part of preparing for a baby, no matter what type of birth you are planning.

Men’s health insurance options: private medical insurance

The main problem is that the cost of this insurance is rising steeply, so insurers are trying to design “affordable” policies that still provide adequate cover.

More than the dudes, women need to bond

The Ya Yas knew it. Thelma and Louise knew it. The Traveling Pants sisters also knew it.

“Annoyed by baby. :(”

Meet other parents of July 2009 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

“Should I be concerned”

Meet other parents of January 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

You know you want a baby too bad when….

This is intended to be a way to make fun of ourselves for wanting to be pregnant so bad… I thought we could all finish the phrase “You know you want to be pregnant too much/bad when….” Mine would be “When you start thinking you are having pregnancy symptoms during AF…” LilPxy Posted 6/11/2009 … you think baby sale signs in the store or …

“Anyone due around January 5th?”

I am due January 5th, first pregnancy and extremely excited. Took us one year of trying to get pregnant and one cycle of clomid.

Pregnant Man Gives Birth to Son

Thomas Beatie made headlines last year as he gave birth to his daughter , Susan.

Multivitamins reduce mums risk of having underweight babies

Common chemotherapy drug can cause fatal reaction A chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer is associated with fatal allergic reactions, say U.S. researchers.

Acupuncture can ease symptoms of pregnancy indigestion

London, June 9 : A new study has suggested that acupuncture can help ease the symptoms of indigestion in pregnancy.

Attention Squatters and Foot Flushers

I’ve been thinking a lot about those who squat, though I prefer the term helicopter, over a toilet seat to pee and those foot flushers.

Inexpensive Labor Tools

With each of my labors, I’ve had something I couldn’t live without. One thing, though that one thing differed for each baby.

Getting to the Hospital on Time

We’ve all heard that babies are frequently born in cars! Well, it’s actually not true.

Surviving the Summer While Pregnant

It was a very hot day today. And I was remembering how I felt when my daughter was due three years ago in this hot weather and our air conditioner went out.

Do you want to know the sex of your baby?

Many couples do want to know if they are having a girl or boy, but then again you hear of a lot of people, including celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Minnie Driver, Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend, Camilla Alves, who don’t want to know if it’s a boy or a girl.