Poor Women Opting Out of Epidurals
Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Lela Davidson
Poor women are refusing epidurals and it's not for the reason you'd think, at least not entirely.Birth
Notes For Your Underbelly: Great Online Pregnancy Resources
Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz
The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.
Breast Feeding Problems? Antidepressants May Be to Blame
Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee
Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.
DHA Consumption Linked to Better Cognitive Development in Babies
Posted January 26, 2010 - 12:00 by Fred Lee
The addition of an essential fatty-acid (DHA) to infant formula seems to have enhanced the learning abilities of newborns.
High C-Section Rates Concern Doctors
Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
C-section rates worldwide are up, way up. The procedure may seem safe, and even preferable, but it's not without risk.
Getting The (Right) Word Out: Important Information About Early Intervention Services
Posted December 23, 2009 - 08:10 by Rhonda Franz
In spite of efforts by states to inform families of infant and toddler services, many people are still unaware of the resources. It's important for parents to have the correct information about their rights to access Early Intervention evaluation and services.
Fathers And Postpartum Depression
Posted December 22, 2009 - 08:32 by Fred Lee
A recent article in the New York Times has revealed that paternal postpartum depression is more common than people may think.
Prenatal Care And Doctor Wars: Standing Up For Yourself And Your Child
Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz
Sometimes the doctor just isn't a good fit. Before deciding on a physician to provide you and your unborn child with prenatal care, take some steps to help you find the right provider for you and your family.
One More Reason to Circumcise
Posted November 4, 2009 - 15:33 by Lela Davidson
Whether or not to circumcise your baby boy is a personal, cultural, and even an ethical decision for some people. Whatever your stance, new evidence suggests that the smaller the foreskin the lower the chances of contracting HIV. And what's smaller than no foreskin at all?
Natural Childbirth: Have I Been Duped?
Posted August 17, 2009 - 18:32 by Michelle Hogan
I've given birth seven times – six completely without drugs or interventions. My seventh birth was virtually pain-free and it didn't suck! Have I been duped by the Natural Childbirth movement? Could all of my births been pain-free?
The Nadya Suleman Story – The Opinion Of An Average Joe.
Posted March 23, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael
Unless you’ve been on Jupiter for the last few months, you’ll know the story of Nadya Suleman. Already a mother of six children, Nadya gave birth to octuplets in late January, a result of some very questionable in vitro fertilization practices. And the whole thing is winding me up.
Dealing with Pregnant Loved Ones in the Midst of Your Infertility Battle
Posted November 19, 2008 - 12:38 by Lori Kerrigan
Something is in the water, but apparently, you are not drinking it! Is another loved one pregnant while you stay "stuck" in the fertility challenged stage? These are five steps that help me when I get the call that once again, the "mommy club" has a new member, and I am still not invited.
Preparing your (4 legged) baby……for baby!
Posted September 7, 2008 - 12:53 by Lori Kerrigan
It's time! A new addition is being added to your family tree, but what about the current baby in your life...the four legged canine kind? To make the transition easier on all members of the family, take a look at this list of getting your "baby" ready for baby!
From Old Wives' Tale to Proven Science: Could Morning Sickness Mean It's a Girl?
Posted August 25, 2008 - 04:44 by Sherry Pardy
Morning sickness that requires a stint in the hospital is no laughing matter. However, that extreme illness may be an indicator of something joyful. Studies show women who suffer from disabling morning sickness are much more likely to expect a girl.
Adoption: What To Do After The Home Study Approval
Posted August 6, 2008 - 09:57 by Lori Kerrigan
Are you adopting? Have you finally completed the home study approval? Are you unsure of what to do in this time of waiting? It's time to celebrate and prepare!
Cytotec: Take this Pill and Have Your Baby in the Morning
Posted June 19, 2008 - 14:23 by Karen Putz
What's an ulcer pill doing at a homebirth?
Yet Another Project For The Pregnant Woman: How To Write Your Child A Song
Posted June 19, 2008 - 13:39 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Ah, late pregnancy, a time for preparing crib sheets and stocking up on diaper wipes, doing kegels and finalizing names. And for me, also a time to go out and find my child a song. Here are ideas for how to create a personal lyric for your unborn (or already born, for that matter), and some reasons why it might be nice for them. Bonus: It’s nice for you, too.
Please Stop Giving Advice.
Posted June 18, 2008 - 18:59 by Corina Fiore
The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.
When Baby "Fails" the Newborn Hearing Screening
Posted May 28, 2008 - 15:48 by Karen Putz
What to do when your baby doesn't pass the Newborn Hearing Screening
Failed or Cancelled IUI/ IVF, Pregnancy/Child Loss? What do you do?
Posted May 14, 2008 - 16:47 by Lori Kerrigan
What do you do when the IUI/ IVF does not work or is cancelled? How do you get through a child or pregnancy loss? It had me defeated, but other women endured. Here are their stories.
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