While a woman is pregnant and awaiting the time for her to give birth, it is said that one of her feet is at death's door.
This, however, proves false as most mothers through the course of time have given birth to healthy babies.
It is...
Giving Birth Myths: Believe em or Not (13 Jan 2006)
Women have been giving birth the natural way, at home, way before all the technological advancements have been developed. The female of the species have produced healthy children centuries ago, long before Epidural has been invented.
So what...
Telling Your Stepchildren About Your First Pregnancy (15 Dec 2005)
Congratulations you're going to be a mother! You have all of the emotions from excitment to anxiety to confusion of a first time expectant mom. You have one thing that many first time expectant moms don't have: a stepchild.
You are a member ...
Telling Family and Friends About Your Over 40 Pregnancy (27 Nov 2005)
Congratulations you're expecting a baby! You've waited, prayed and are excited about your first baby. Whether you decide to tell the world or just secretly bask for a while in the wonder of future motherhood, here are a few pointers to prepare you...
Are You Aware of Which Asthma Maintenance Medicines are Safe To Use During Your Pregnancy? (21 Aug 2005)
It is very important to manage your asthma while you are pregnant.
The 'way' you manage it is vitally important to you and your unborn child.
Here are the main medicines used in the treatment of asthma and the effects they may have on ...
What You Need For Your Babys Arrival (27 Feb 2006)
Preparing to welcome a new baby into your family can be quite a stressful ordeal regardless if this is your first baby or if you already have other children. Naturally, if this is your firstborn you will tend to be a little more on end because you...
Babies Not Only Bring Joy But Also Lots Of Worries (12 Nov 2005)
Are you expecting a baby in the near future or have just had one? If you are like most first time parents you are probably a nervous wreck with all kinds of questions of what you can expect and if you are really ready for this and will be able to ...
Pregnancy Myths (19 Feb 2006)
There are so many pregnancy wives tales around it is hard to know what is true and what is false. Pregnancy myths tend to differ from every generation. Here are some very common pregnancy myths!
Myth: A fast heartbeat means the baby is a gir...
Fear Is The Mind Killer - Why Fear Of Labour Can Make It Painful (13 Aug 2005)
It is difficult to find active birth teachers where I live, they get booked up quickly, so I thought I'd give the local clinics antenatal class a try. It left me furious for a week and I decided never to return! Why the anger? I knew I wanted a dr...
Ectopic Pregnancy - A Better Understanding (29 Dec 2005)
What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?
The dictionary definition of the word 'Ectopic' is an organ or body part
existing in an unusual position or form. In simple terms, an ectopic pregnancy
is a pregnancy, which is developing in the wrong ...
Choosing Baby Announcements Can be Fun (18 Aug 2005)
After the baby shower has ended, and you're waiting to deliver your family's latest addition, is a good time to begin thinking about whether or not you want to announce the delivery with baby announcements. Baby announcements can let the special p...
Premature Birth - Relieving a Mothers Guilt (03 Sep 2005)
Parents begin the journey of pregnancy with excitement, anxiety, and denial that anything bad could happen to their baby. For parents the experience of having a preterm infant the emotional roller coaster that ensues can be long and toiling. Many ...
Serious Birth Disorders You Should Be Aware Of (21 Mar 2006)
Birth disorders are a subject that none of us wants to think about when we're pregnant, and in fact, you shouldn't spend time dwelling on things that will probably never happen. But, in the unlikely event that your child is diagnosed with a birth...
Prenatal Healthcare: Importance of Stress Management (03 Dec 2005)
For the benefit of both the mother and her developing baby, please pass this information on to any pregnant women that you may know.
Being pregnant can be very stressful. It is a time of extreme change. Though a positive experience for many ...
Pregnancy Photos (31 Dec 2005)
During my pregancy I didn't really have the desire to have my pregnancy-photos taken, I really wish I would have made more time to get them done.
If you're anything like me, you're usually the one holding the camera. Make sure to give the ca...
Healthy Breastfeeding - Tips for Practicing Proper Postnatal Nutrition (09 Nov 2005)
Proper postnatal nutrition for mothers is important to serve the essential needs of breastfeeding a newborn baby. Although breast milk is capable of fulfilling the nutritional needs of newborns on its own, there are a number of common concerns ab...
Common Causes of Breastfeeding Refusal – How to Overcome Nursing Strike (10 Oct 2005)
Breastfeeding is the natural act of a woman feeding a newborn or young child with milk produced from her breasts. One of the concerns of new mothers is that their child might refuse breast feeding. There are a number of causes of breast refusal ...
The Traumatic Aftereffects of Difficult Childbirth Experiences Misunderstood by Doctors (20 Dec 2005)
Many women have difficulty giving birth and have been traumatized by this sometimes life-threatening experience. Trauma after a troubling birth experience can have a devastating impact on the post partum or post natal period. Birth trauma can be ...
How To Videotape a Childbirth (07 Feb 2006)
From experience of professionally videotaping women giving birth (including one cesarean), I learned a few things. Even though most of the shoots I did were for the parent's personal use, a few of them were produced for training purposes, and one ...
Posture and Pregnancy (24 Jan 2006)
Many discomforts of pregnancy are related to poor posture: an aching lower back, rounded shoulders, sciatic nerve pain through the legs and buttocks. Good posture becomes imperative as the growing baby's weight puts extra load on your spine.
