About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Birth Center Births are a Safe, Cost-Effective Alternatives to Hospitals

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Birth Center Births are a Safe, Cost-Effective Alternatives to Hospitals Jan 31st 2013, 08:00 I'm pleased to share some good news with you: Having your baby with fewer interventions is safer for you and baby in the overwhelmingly majority of births.  This is most likely to happen when you are cared for by a practitioner who believes in that philosophy whole heartedly and even more in a setting where that is the culture, like a birth center. In a new study of birth centers out today you can see some amazing statistics on how having your baby in one of the 79 midwife-led birth centers in one of 33 states. One of the most remarkable findings in the Birth Center II Study was the cesarean rate was only 1 out 16 for participants who planned a birth center birth. This is compared to about 1 out of 4 low risk women in a hospital. (That rate of cesarean jumps to nearly 1 out of 3 for all women.) So what does this mean?  The bottom line is that you can have a safe and healthy birth in a birth center if you're a low risk woman. In the end, not only will you personally experience these good outcomes, but as more women turn to safe care in birth center run by midwives, we will see cesarean rates fall and the costs of birth drop as well. (Just to name a few.) P.S. Just because you go to a hospital that tacked on the words BIRTH CENTER to their wall, doesn't make it a birth center.  I urge you to read this definition of birth center. While the CDC says that only about 0.3% of US moms give birth in birth centers, I think that number is about to go up! Tell us about your birth center experience. Related: How to Choose a Birth Center Readers Share: Why did you choose a birth center? 5 Reasons to Choose a Midwife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © April's Grapevine Photography Source: Stapleton, SR, Osborne, C, & Illuzzi, J. (2013). Outcomes of Care in Birth Centers: Demonstration of a Durable Model. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health. Birth Center Births are a Safe, Cost-Effective Alternatives to Hospitals originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 08:00:45. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Baby Name Author Bruce Lansky Starts Blog

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Baby Name Author Bruce Lansky Starts Blog Jan 30th 2013, 16:01 It might date me a bit to say that when I had my first baby, it was pretty much a Bruce Lansky baby name book or nothing. Lansky's tomes of names and meanings soothed my concerned pregnant soul that may baby would indeed one day have a name that: A) my husband and I could agree upon and B) would not send the baby to therapy. I was tickled to hear that he had started a blog about baby names. While he's no long the only great name out there for baby names, his original thought process remains clear and crisp. Don't believe me?  Pop on over and read what he wrote about Uma Thurman's new baby's name: Uma Thurman Gives Her Baby Five Names or his take on another celebrity baby name: Introducing Shakira's Latest Hit Milan Pique Mebarak. So check out the new blog! Or one of his books like 60,000 Baby Names (Compare Prices). Related: Baby Name Drama 4 Baby Naming Controversies How Do You Choose a Last Name for Baby? How to Choose the Right Baby Name Baby Names of the Decade Quiz 5 Unexpected Places to Find Baby Names Baby Names Forum Baby Name Books Baby Name Author Bruce Lansky Starts Blog originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 16:01:16. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Certain Ultrasound Findings are Better at Predicting Down Syndrome

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Certain Ultrasound Findings are Better at Predicting Down Syndrome Jan 30th 2013, 11:56 Second trimester ultrasounds, also known as mid-pregnancy or fetal anomaly screening, have been trying to be used to help detect Down Syndrome for years. There have been a variety of markers of Down Syndrome that can be identified via ultrasound, including: dilated brain ventricles absent or small nose bone increased thickness of the back of the neck an abnormal artery to the upper extremities bright spots in the heart 'bright' bowels mild kidney swelling shortening of an arm bone or thigh bone Dr. Nicolaides and his team found the following findings did increase the risk of having diagnosis of Down Syndrome: "dilated brain ventricles, increased thickness of the back of the neck, and an abnormal artery to the upper extremities increase the risk by three- to four-fold, and an absent or small nose bone increases the risk by six- to seven-fold." "The detection of any one of the findings during the scan should prompt the sonographer to look for all other markers or abnormalities," said Prof. Nicolaides. He added that the study also revealed that if a detailed second trimester ultrasound exam demonstrates the absence of all major markers, the risk of having a baby affected by Down's syndrome is reduced by more than seven-fold. Knowing what weight each of the findings has can help parents decide if they intend to do more invasive testing, which can cause harm to the pregnancy or baby, like breaking the bag of water. Testing for Down Syndrome is not for everyone. Some people only want to know to act on if they should change providers or places of birth or have testing to alert them to other potential problems that may need immediate treatment, like heart conditions. What would you do with this information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source: "Meta-analysis of second-trimester markers for trisomy 2." M. Agathokleous, P. Chaveeva, L.C.Y. Poon, P. Kosinski, and K.H. Nicolaides. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology 2013 (DOI: 10.1002/uog.12364). URL: http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/uog.12364 Photo © Burroughs Certain Ultrasound Findings are Better at Predicting Down Syndrome originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 11:56:14. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: When is the best time for a baby shower?

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When is the best time for a baby shower? Jan 29th 2013, 10:31 Someone on our Google+ page was asking if it's too early to register for baby stuff.  She's barely out of her first trimester. I briefly wondered if I was becoming one of those women who think it's too early for everything, but I did have a moment of "Why so early?"  Someone suggested to me that it was because moms are having not only more baby showers but having them earlier and earlier. Your thoughts?  What's the ideal time for a baby shower? Should you list where you are registered on a baby shower invitation? When is the best time to have a baby shower? Should you have a second baby shower? Who can throw a baby shower? What are good baby shower hostess gifts? Are there things to consider when inviting guests who have known infertility or a recent pregnancy loss? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When is the best time for a baby shower? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 10:31:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Don't Forget to Make Your Nominations!

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Don't Forget to Make Your Nominations! Jan 27th 2013, 10:07 The 2013 Readers' Choice Award nomination phase began couple of weeks ago, but there is still time to nominate your favorites in these nine categories! This year the categories are: Pregnancy Blog Pregnancy App Pregnancy Product Labor Product Baby Shower Gift Product for an Expectant Dad Breastfeeding Product Pregnancy Magazine Pregnancy Fitness Product This is a great way to show your appreciation for a brand or product you love. I'm also tweeting out nominations a couple of times a day.  You can follow all the nominations and news at #RCAwards. The nomination phase is open until February 11, 2013. Don't delay. You can read all of the rules of nominations at the page that details everything, including when to come back to vote. You can also find other categories at the About.com Main page for the Readers' Choice Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't Forget to Make Your Nominations! originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at 10:07:03. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Remember how I said to borrow shirts to cover your belly?

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Remember how I said to borrow shirts to cover your belly? Jan 25th 2013, 08:47 One piece of advice that I've offered about what to do before you're ready for maternity clothes is to borrow button down shirts from dad. Many moms do this and love the flexibility is gives them as their clothing needs change during the day. (Read that as their belly seems to grow as the day wears on...) So I went to a co-ed baby shower with a dear friend this weekend, she is also pregnant and was wearing her husband's button down shirt. The dad-to-be of this baby shower walked over and commented on the shirt saying that he knew that trick well. We started talking and he jokingly mentioned that sometimes, the shirt he wanted to wear that day was missing. He asked if I could tell all the pregnant women that I talked to, to please avoid taking the shirt that dad was planning to wear and particularly avoid his favorite shirt. This seemed like a reasonable request to me. What about you? Are you a shirt stealer? Are you guilty of stealing the shirt of your man's back to cover your belly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remember how I said to borrow shirts to cover your belly? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 08:47:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Michael Bublé and Wife Expecting Their First Baby

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Michael Bublé and Wife Expecting Their First Baby Jan 24th 2013, 14:17 Michael Bublé and wife, Luisana Lopilato pregnancy, announced their pregnancy via a video message today. While the singer's son "Haven't Met You Yet" plays in the background you see their ultrasound and personal photos, announcing, "Mike, Lu...and mini Bublé!!!" The couple wed in 2011 and have been open about wanting a baby. From the looks of the ultrasound it's early days into Lu's pregnancy, but the heart rate looks strong. Photo © Stuart Wilson/Getty Images Michael Bublé and Wife Expecting Their First Baby originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 14:17:30. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Do Nurse-Ins Help the Cause of Normalizing Breastfeeding in Public?

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Do Nurse-Ins Help the Cause of Normalizing Breastfeeding in Public? Jan 24th 2013, 09:01 The above photo is from the one and only nurse in that I've been involved with in my life. It was about a year ago at Target, after a mom had been asked to leave by a manager. It was a part of a larger group of nurse ins scheduled around the country. Even as I did it, I wondered, "Do nurse ins work?" Apparently, I'm not alone in my questioning, as you can tell by this article from Today's Moms. Deena Blumenfeld, a Lamaze educator from Pennsylvania, offered this, "If somebody believes breast-feeding in public is inappropriate, you're not going to change their mind by breast-feeding in front of them," she said. "By putting it in someone's face, you're making it a confrontational issue and it shouldn't be, because it's normal." While I hadn't thought of it that way, I can tell you that the group of moms that were with me, were all low key.  Most of us nursed at some point during the hour we sat, talked and shared stories of babies and breastfeeding. But I seriously doubt that unless you knew what we were doing specifically because you were there, you had no clue what was really up.  We looked more like a group of women, meeting at the local Starbucks within a Target store to chat.  To me, that's the best way to do it. What's your take? Related: How to Breastfeed Breastfeeding Class Online Do Nurse-Ins Help the Cause of Normalizing Breastfeeding in Public? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 09:01:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Shakira's Big Baby Isn't So Big Afterall

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Shakira's Big Baby Isn't So Big Afterall Jan 23rd 2013, 08:41 Shakira's baby boy is here! It was announced on the singer's website in multiple languages: "We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain." Earlier in the day a source had said that the baby was going to be born that day in a seeming induction of labor due to the "lateness of the pregnancy" and the "enormous" size of the baby. Milan, which means "dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification," weighed in at 6 pounds 6 ounces. In my book, that's not a large baby by any estimation, in fact, it's smaller than the average size baby. Perhaps this was was sparked by the photo the couple released in the weeks before birth, with her gorgeous belly hanging out, which caused others to call her "huge." So my take away points for you are to remember: It's nearly impossible to get an accurate read on how big the baby really is during pregnancy, even with ultrasound. Even if they think baby is large, it is not a reason to induce labor. Have you ever been told you were having a big baby?  Was your baby as big as they thought? (Some babies are smaller, some are bigger according to these moms.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © PM Images/Getty Images Shakira's Big Baby Isn't So Big Afterall originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 at 08:41:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Choose Who You Tell Early Carefully

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Choose Who You Tell Early Carefully Jan 18th 2013, 09:19 There is always a bit of discussion about who to share your pregnancy announcement with and when. I was about floored reading this story of one couple's experience of telling the wrong people about their pregnancy: "We had waited almost until the end of the first trimester to tell people, but when we got together with my husband's friend and his wife, we were so happy that we couldn't help but tell them (plus I was showing quite a bit.). After they asked how far along I was, and learned that I was not quite 12 weeks, the wife said, 'God, there was a woman at my work who told everyone about her pregnancy in her first trimester and then ended up losing it. Wouldn't you feel like an idiot if that happened to you?' I was stunned speechless by her thoughtless insensitivity. By a cruel twist of fate, that very night when I went home, I started bleeding and the next morning an u/s confirmed the lack of a heartbeat. I learned some important lessons from this experience though: (1) always be gentle with others and resist giving opinions when people are going through challenges. (2) Choose carefully when you divulge sensitive personal info to people. Not everyone is worthy of your confidences." What has your experience been? Related: What not to say to someone who had a miscarriage. When to Announce Your Pregnancy Photo © iStockphoto Choose Who You Tell Early Carefully originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, January 18th, 2013 at 09:19:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Do you mind being called huge?

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Do you mind being called huge? Jan 17th 2013, 13:58 <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/pregnancy/1/0/N/h/3/08masterson2ndbellyring.jpg" alt="35 Weeks Pregnant - 2nd Baby - Belly Button Ring" /></p> <p>I called someone out on Twitter today for calling a pregnant mom huge. I think the word has a negative connotation and I want pregnant women to feel positively about their growing bodies. I had a great conversation with the person who made the original comment, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/entertainment-news/0117/shakira-shows-off-huge-baby-bump.aspx?xid=tw_wte_sf#">@WhattoExpect</a>. Some one else jumped in and told me that "fat people are the only ones that get offended about the word..." So how do you vote?</p> <p> <script language="javascript" src="http://guidepolls.about.com/pregnancy/8448665773/poll.js?linkback=<!--#echo var="SCRIPT_URI" -n-->"></script> </p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p>Join the conversation!</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">NEWSLETTER</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pinterest.com/source/pregnancy.about.com/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://twitter.com/About_Pregnancy">TWITTER</a></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://facebook.com/aboutpregnancy">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://plus.google.com/b/101152721706405948264/">GOOGLE+</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/bio/Robin-Elise-Weiss-LCCE-103.htm">CONNECT</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p><sub>Photo © L. Masterson</sub></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/do-you-mind-being-called-huge.htm">Do you mind being called huge?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at 13:58:21.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/do-you-mind-being-called-huge.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/do-you-mind-being-called-huge.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/do-you-mind-being-called-huge.htm&zItl=Do you mind being called huge?">Email this</a></p>

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Hospital Tours: Why do they matter?

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Hospital Tours: Why do they matter? Jan 17th 2013, 12:30 <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/pregnancy/1/H/f/4/4/hospitaltourdoor1.jpg" alt="Hospital Tour Door #1" /></p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/placeofbirth/a/hospitaltour.htm">hospital tour is something that some moms-to-be don't really give a second thought about</a>. You either do it and get wowed by the "show" or you skip it thinking it doesn't really matter anyway. Both attitudes are usually wrong.</p> <p>Let's address the show first. This is where they show a whole group of pregnant moms the biggest and best room. A room that usually has a fancy bed spread and is prepared just for the tour. This is the one bed spread the hospital owns. I can almost guarantee you that you won't see it when you show up to have your baby. Not all the rooms look like this one, they aren't as big and the furniture is not always as functional. (Think of that crazy wheeled grocery cart you always wind up with...) This room is a bit too perfect, and for good reason. It's not a typical room. Sure, the medical "stuff" is hidden and that's fine, it's the bling that gets me on these tours - the Laura Ashley bed spreads, the music, the birth ball. If you see it on your tour, ask what the chances are you'll see it when you have your baby. Remember, at the end of the day - the tour is a sales pitch and the nurse is a great realtor.</p> <p>Thinking of skipping the tour?  (Particularly after the above commentary?) Well, don't.  The tour is worth it. This is your chance to ask a lot of really good questions about how the hospital will function when you have your baby. The answers, and non-answers, can tell you a lot about the climate, particularly around topics that may be important to you, including baby care, pain relief options, water birth, rooming in, etc.</p> <p>May advice? To get the most out of the tour take people with you, even your doula if you have one. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/u/ua/placeofbirth/questions-to-ask-at-a-hospital-tour.htm">Prepare a list of questions to ask on the tour</a>, from the mundane (Which door should we come in at 3 a.m.?) to the specific (What's your policy for the number of people in the room at the time of birth?). Tour multiple hospitals, even if you are pretty sure you know where you will wind up. This helps give you perspective as the buyer.</p> <p>What did you think of your hospital tour?</p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p>Join the conversation!</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">NEWSLETTER</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pinterest.com/source/pregnancy.about.com/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://twitter.com/About_Pregnancy">TWITTER</a></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://facebook.com/aboutpregnancy">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://plus.google.com/b/101152721706405948264/">GOOGLE+</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/bio/Robin-Elise-Weiss-LCCE-103.htm">CONNECT</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/hospital-tours-why-do-they-matter.htm">Hospital Tours: Why do they matter?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at 12:30:55.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/hospital-tours-why-do-they-matter.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/hospital-tours-why-do-they-matter.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/17/hospital-tours-why-do-they-matter.htm&zItl=Hospital Tours: Why do they matter?">Email this</a></p>

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Pregnancy Checklist

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Pregnancy Checklist Jan 15th 2013, 12:28 <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/pregnancy/1/H/G/3/4/44400_456728643071_2416511_n.jpg" alt="Smiling Newborn" /></p> <p>There is so much to do in a very short nine months. This handy check list starts before baby and walks you through the whole way through, including after the baby comes. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalculators/ss/Your-Pregnancy-To-Do-List.htm">Let's get going!</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p>Join the conversation!</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">NEWSLETTER</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pinterest.com/source/pregnancy.about.com/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://twitter.com/About_Pregnancy">TWITTER</a></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://facebook.com/aboutpregnancy">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://plus.google.com/b/101152721706405948264/">GOOGLE+</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/bio/Robin-Elise-Weiss-LCCE-103.htm">CONNECT</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/15/pregnancy-checklist.htm">Pregnancy Checklist</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 12:28:05.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/15/pregnancy-checklist.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/15/pregnancy-checklist.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/15/pregnancy-checklist.htm&zItl=Pregnancy Checklist">Email this</a></p>

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Nominations Open for Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Nominations Open for Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Jan 14th 2013, 07:55 <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/pregnancy/1/H/c/4/4/cpg13911.png" alt="About.com 2013 Readers' Choice Awards" /></p> <p>The 2013 Readers' Choice Award nomination phase has begun!  This year there are nine categories:</p> <ul> <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/od/readerschoiceaward/tp/2013-About-Com-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm"> <li>Pregnancy Blog</li> <li>Pregnancy App</li> <li>Pregnancy Product</li> <li>Labor Product</li> <li>Baby Shower Gift</li> <li>Product for an Expectant Dad</li> <li>Breastfeeding Product</li> <li>Pregnancy Magazine</li> <li>Pregnancy Fitness Product</li> </a> </ul> <p>I know you have products that you're loyal to personally. There are gifts you always give, and items that you own that you wouldn't trade for the world. There are blogs you read, long after the baby has been born. So now is your chance to say thanks by nominating them for one of these categories.  The nomination phase is open until February 11, 2013.  Don't delay.  <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/readerschoiceaward/tp/2013-About-Com-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm">You can read all of the rules of nominations at the page that details everything, including when to come back to vote.</a> You can also find other categories at the About.com Main page for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://awards.about.com/">Readers' Choice Awards</a>.</p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p>Join the conversation!</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">NEWSLETTER</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pinterest.com/source/pregnancy.about.com/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://twitter.com/About_Pregnancy">TWITTER</a></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://facebook.com/aboutpregnancy">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://plus.google.com/b/101152721706405948264/">GOOGLE+</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/bio/Robin-Elise-Weiss-LCCE-103.htm">CONNECT</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/14/nominations-open-for-readers-choice-awards-2013.htm">Nominations Open for Readers' Choice Awards 2013 </a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 07:55:44.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/14/nominations-open-for-readers-choice-awards-2013.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/14/nominations-open-for-readers-choice-awards-2013.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/14/nominations-open-for-readers-choice-awards-2013.htm&zItl=Nominations Open for Readers' Choice Awards 2013 ">Email this</a></p>

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: What chores do you hate while pregnant?

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What chores do you hate while pregnant? Jan 12th 2013, 08:07 <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/pregnancy/1/H/9/n/3/iStock_000009073958XSmall.jpg" alt="Nesting before labor - pregnant woman" /></p> <p>That's the question I asked on Twitter and Facebook this week, mostly as a way to avoid my own housekeeping for a few minutes. The answers I got really surprised me:</p> <ul> <li>"...anything that means I have to get on the floor and get back up again (when heavily pregnant!)"</li> <li>"Cleaning out the fridge. *barf*"</li> <li>"Bathroom! The tub, the toilet, the floor! All of it. Yeah and bending and scrambling in tight places..."</li> </ul> <p>While there are a few examples of staying safe while cleaning in pregnancy, like avoiding certain chemicals, being in a well ventilated place, etc. Most of us are healthy enough to clean. (Sorry!)</p> <p>What chore do you hate?</p> <p><strong>Related:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/od/stayinghealthy/a/cleaninginpregnancy.htm">Chores and Pregnancy</a></li> </ul> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p> <p>Join the conversation!</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">NEWSLETTER</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pinterest.com/source/pregnancy.about.com/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://twitter.com/About_Pregnancy">TWITTER</a></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://facebook.com/aboutpregnancy">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://plus.google.com/b/101152721706405948264/">GOOGLE+</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/bio/Robin-Elise-Weiss-LCCE-103.htm">CONNECT</a></p> <p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p><P> <sub>Photo © iStockPhoto</sub><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/12/what-chores-do-you-hate-while-pregnant.htm">What chores do you hate while pregnant?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/">About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth</a> on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at 08:07:32.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/12/what-chores-do-you-hate-while-pregnant.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/12/what-chores-do-you-hate-while-pregnant.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2013/01/12/what-chores-do-you-hate-while-pregnant.htm&zItl=What chores do you hate while pregnant?">Email this</a></p>

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Does Hospital Pre-resgitration Matter in Labor?

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Does Hospital Pre-resgitration Matter in Labor? Jan 10th 2013, 09:32 Many hospitals offer pre-registration for labor and birth. It usually involves a basic form that asks about your name, insurance info and a bit of information about your pregnancy like your due date, midwife or doctor's name. But many people diligently turn in these forms every year only to have experiences like Mig. Mig says,   "I pre-registered at the hospital, brought a copy of the pre-registration, my husband was standing there with our insurance cards and all that crap, and the admittance nurse STILL wouldn't admit us until I, personally, in the throes of labor, gave her my name, address, and insurance information about a million times while she typed away with two fingers on what a swear must have been one of the original IBM desktops. She kept pointing at some poor woman moaning behind a curtain, saying, 'She's been here 3 hours already. You have time to fill out this paperwork.' It was absolute justice when my water broke all over the reception furniture and her shoes.  My son was in my arms less than 2 hours later." Did you have any issues like this surrounding registration?  How did you handle it? Related: Hospital Pre-Registration Before Labor Readers Share: What did pre-registration do for you? 10 Reasons to Take a Hospital Tour Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Photo © Getty Images/Stockbyte Does Hospital Pre-resgitration Matter in Labor? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 09:32:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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