by Lee-Anne Robert
After 42 weeks of pregnancy, two days of undergoing inducement and physical stress on the baby, my daughter was delivered via an emergency C-section. Oh, it was music to my ears when my gynecologist arrived in my hospital room at 4:30 a.m. and told me they were going to do an emergency C-section. [...]
Tags: , birth, c-section, cesarean, labor, Pregnancy, prepare, recovery, rest, time, unexpected, unplanned
Posted in: Labor & Birth, Pregnancy
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by Lee-Anne Robert
Every pregnant woman has experienced the pregnancy blahs. I can remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two pregnancies, and secretly wishing for the pregnancy to be over so that I could have my body back and fit into my normal clothes. It’s sad to say, really, because pregnancy is such a [...]
Tags: attractive, blahs, blues, clothes, depression, exercise, groom, hair, makeup, Pregnancy, rest, unattractive
Posted in: Health, Pregnancy
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By Sylvia Brown, Author of The Post-Pregnancy Handbook
Unfortunately, fatigue is part of the postnatal period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable, utter exhaustion is avoidable. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to manage your energy levels in the weeks and months after childbirth.
While some mothers feel “back on their feet” after just [...]
Tags: child birth, energy, fatigue, hormones, nap, new mom, rest, schedule, sleep
Posted in: Baby, Postpartum Health (For Mom)
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The following aspects are critical to our current understanding of Baby brain development:
No two baby brains are alike and there is no such a thing as a set of right answers for enhancing the baby’s intelligence. Be aware of the baby’s interests and motivation and help s/he to act upon the objects.
The observation of [...]
Tags: Baby, brain, develop, development, emotional, learn, nutrition, play, read, rest, stability, toys
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By Barbara Hodal, DC
Wanting to raise a healthy baby is a primary desire for parents. An expectant mother will get her check ups, follow the advise of her doctor or mid wife in the myriad of things she can do to contribute to the health of her unborn child.
The usual list of things to do [...]
Tags: alcohol, Baby, drugs, early, eating, exercise, healthy, raise, rest, smoking, start, stress
Posted in: Baby, Health
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