Archive for June, 2010
More Reasons Not To Smoke During Pregnancy
Any pregnant woman knows that smoking is a great big no – no during pregnancy as it can cause a number of complications for the mother and her child and even result in birth defects in the baby. Here are two more reasons to avoid tobacco during pregnancy:
Smoking during pregnancy is seen to cause behavioral [...]
Bleeding During Pregnancy – The First, Second And Third Trimesters
Any bleeding during pregnancy is likely to cause worry; since we associate the subsistence of a pregnancy with the stoppage or cessation of bleeding.
In fact, since it is the absence of menstrual bleeding that alerts us to a pregnancy in the first place [...]
Recognize The Signs Of Real Labor
Throughout your pregnancy, you have probably experienced some aches and pains. More than likely you have even felt some contractions in your abdomen as your uterus periodically spasms or contracts in a way that mimics mild labor pains.
These early contractions (known as the Braxton Hicks contractions) are not to be confused with real labor pains [...]
Going Green During Your Pregnancy
Doing things in an environmentally responsible way and having a green way of life may always make sense but it may make particular sense during pregnancy. Here are some tips to go green during your pregnancy:
Eat Green
We don’t just mean eating lots of green leafy veggies and fresh fruit, also eat things that have been [...]
Getting Pregnant After Miscarriage
Taking the decision of getting pregnant after miscarriage can be somewhat daunting. It is likely to fill one with apprehension, doubt and a number of ‘what ifs’.
Doubts and questions about safety of future pregnancies are only natural when planning to get pregnant after a miscarriage. [...]
Twin Pregnancies – What They Mean For Mommy To Be
Once a twin pregnancy is diagnosed, it means that the mother to be needs to take certain extra precautions and know about possible complications due to the twin pregnancy:
More frequent antenatal checkups and ultrasounds to keep track of the babies’ and mothers’ health and to check for possible preterm labor are required.
There is [...]
Beware Of Flame Retardants And The Impact It Could Have On Fetal Health
In a recent study, the possible impact of PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, a class of organobromine compounds that are added to a number of household items as flame retardants have been called into question.
The association between PDBEs (flame retardants) and their impact on maternal thyroid levels was examined in a study conducted by Jonathan [...]
To Drink Or Not To Drink – Question Baffles Pregnant women
At one point everyone was celebrating the glad tidings of the imminent arrival of a brand new person into the family and toasting the good news with champagne; the new mom – to – be included.
Then we were told that no alcohol was to pass a pregnant woman’s lips; at any time during her [...]
Motivational Quotes For Your Pregnancy – Part 2
As you start out on your heroic and lifelong role as mother and nurturer, things are not always going to be smooth sailing; but hang in there.
Motherhood is exciting, turbulent, and difficult, but don’t forget, it is just great fun as well! Read some words of wisdom about pregnancy and see if some of your [...]
Turning A Breech Baby – Is It Possible And Safe?
One of the major reasons for having to deliver a baby by C section is the baby being in a breech position; when it’s not the head but feet first (footling breech position), bottom first (frank breech position) or baby sitting on heels (complete breech position).
Whereas earlier breech babies were routinely delivered vaginally, this is [...]
