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The Words a Mommy Never Wants to Hear – Something is Wrong with Your Baby

Kimberly Ehlers — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:53:48 +0000

My husband and I have one child, a boy, now 12. There are a couple of reasons I remember his birth like it was yesterday. First, it was the most incredible life changing experience I’ve ever had. Yes, even bigger than getting married. After all, I knew the man I was marrying well. On May 29, 1998 I met my baby boy for the first time. He was no longer the mysterious baby I carried everywhere with me for 9 months. He made his entrance into the world full of personality. A little one I had to get to know. The second reason I remember his birth so well is because it was the day I heard those words, “Something is wrong with your baby.” Full Article

When Is A Cesarean Section Advisable Over A Vaginal Birth?

Elizabeth McGee — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:38:00 +0000

If it seems like more women are giving birth by cesarean section instead of a vaginal birth, they are. Today almost 30% of babies are delivered via cesarean section and that’s up from even 10 years ago. Why is that? Is it based on need, convenience or something else? Let’s take a look.. Full Article

The Advice You’ll Receive When Pregnant

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:51:56 +0000

I remember when I first announced that I was pregnant. Two things happened. I began getting phone calls of congratulations and I began getting advice. Full Article

Working Full Time through Pregnancy

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:37:43 +0000

It’s not easy working a full time job throughout your pregnancy. You may be at work out of choice, or out of necessity, but either way you need to take some extra precautions in taking care of yourself during the coming months. Full Article

Morning Sickness Relief

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:38:29 +0000

I still haven’t figured out why they call it morning sickness. If you ask me, it’s all day every day sickness. For many of us, dealing with the queasiness and nausea of morning sickness is the hardest part about being pregnant. Thankfully there are quite a few easy and natural ways to improve the way you feel without harming your baby. Here are a few of my favorite remedies to give you morning sickness relief. Full Article

Coping With Morning Sickness In The Office

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:37:49 +0000

Chances are you will continue working through at least the first part of your pregnancy. Being tired an nauseous in the office isn’t a very pleasant experience, but there are quite a few things you can do to make yourself more comfortable and cope with your morning sickness in the office. Full Article