Maternity

Are Birthing Centers Part of the Answer to Rising Health Care Costs?

February 26, 2013

A recent article on the Time website explores the idea of curbing some of the rising costs of healthcare through increased use of midwives and birth centers. A study conducted by the American Association of Birth Centers concluded that if more women delivered their babies at birth centers, the C-section rate would drop considerably. In [...]

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The Mommy Files: Nutrition Plans for Pregnant and Nursing Moms

February 23, 2013

As I near the 40-week mark in my pregnancy (ahem, in two days … little baby man, you can come out any time now!!), I’ve started thinking about my nutrition plan forÃ‚Â afterÃ‚Â he arrives. While I was really disciplined during my first and second trimesters, my third trimester has been a bit more indulgent. But I [...]

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New Car Seat Rules in 2014

February 20, 2013

I feel like the rules just keep on changing. Seriously. First it was that kids should be rear-facing until they were two. Now, according to new rules set to take effect in 2014, parents will be advised to avoid using the LATCH safety systems in their cars when the combined weight of their child and [...]

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Six Questions to Ask When Interviewing Pediatricians

February 14, 2013

Thankfully, we don’t have to do this. But we did need to do this when Sydnie was little. Initially, we had gotten a word-of-mouth recommendation on a pediatrician, but about four years into our relationship with her, she decided to take early retirement. At the time, we were happy with the practice as a whole, [...]

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A Maternity Pillow Helped Me Sleep

February 1, 2013

I sleep on my side or stomach. In fact, I start out on my side and end up on my stomach, but pregnancy changed that. As my baby bump grew, I had a hard time getting comfortable. I’d end up on my back and wake up with a mouth so dry my tongue felt like [...]

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When Do You Start Showing in Pregnancy?

January 28, 2013

Once you find out you’re pregnant, it’s natural to wonder when you’ll start showing. Some of us can’t wait for our baby bump; others not so much. It would be nice if there was a cut and dried answer for when you start showing in pregnancy, but there isn’t. Various factors play a role, like [...]

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Finding a Special Occasion Maternity Dress

January 22, 2013

When the wedding invitation came in the mail, the first thing I thought about is what I would wear. By the time of the wedding, I’d be almost 8 months pregnant, and my maternity wardrobe was limited to jeans, maternity yoga pants, and a number of shirts to mix and match. With all the pictures [...]

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Maternity Style, Would You Wear What Celebs Are Wearing

January 16, 2013

Last year, Snookie’s pregnancy and baby boy were big news. This year, we have Princess Kate and Kim Kardashian expecting babies, and with it, all the buzz about what they will wear. I have to think when it comes to these two women, we can expect maternity styles at opposite ends of the fashion spectrum.

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Bamboobies: A Solution for Leaks and Sore Boobs!

January 15, 2013

We’ve all had it happen. We’re out and about and suddenly look down, only to realize the front of our shirt is soaked. We’ve sprung a leak. And not only is it a sticky mess, it’s embarrassing. Or, if you’re new to nursing, you’re raw, sore, and ready to give up on nursing. And those [...]

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