About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Building Baby's Room

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Building Baby's Room Feb 28th 2013, 08:59 Does the thought of building baby's room before the baby gets here make you giggly with excitement?  Many moms choose to spend nearly the entire pregnancy preparing this space for baby.  This includes deciding on a theme, painting, remodeling, buying furniture or any number of tasks. (Some people even buy new houses to accommodate plans for the new person.) But believe it or not, you can do it wrong.  Here are some things you want to avoid when buying stuff for baby's nursery. What would make your list? Related: Before You Buy a Crib Pinterest Board: Baby's Room When Should You Complete a Baby Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © travis manley - Fotolia.com Building Baby's Room originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 08:59:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Pregnancy Guide

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Pregnancy Guide Feb 26th 2013, 18:01 I can be your personal guide and childbirth educator through the pregnancy process. These newsletters and classes are designed to help keep you informed of the changes in your and your baby, the latest happenings, fashions and baby related news. Get all your baby news by email or RSS feed! First Trimester Guide: Weeks 1-12 Second Trimester Guide: Weeks 13-26 Third Trimester Guide: Weeks 27-42 Online Childbirth Class: 6 Week e-Course Pregnancy Affirmations: Daily Affirmations Baby Care Basics: Everything you need to know about babies. Baby Shower Guide: How to plan the perfect baby shower! Breastfeeding Class Online: Weekly advice for nursing moms. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: What you need to know about VBAC. Cesarean Section: Info on c-sections for everyone. Pregnancy Tips: Daily pregnancy advice. And many more courses all for free! Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Photo © L. Masterson Pregnancy Guide originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 at 18:01:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Countdown to Being a Grandma

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Countdown to Being a Grandma Feb 24th 2013, 13:13 Joy, at Just Organize Yourself, has this adorable perpetual blocks calendar that count down a pregnancy - but just for grandmas.  This is the perfect gift for the Grandma-to-be in your life.  It could also double as a neat pregnancy announcement. One thing that I really like is that you can use it at any point in pregnancy.  So if you've decided to wait to tell folks until after the first trimester, it's still reasonable to use this. Related: Advice from a Grandma 10 Things Grandma Needs to Know about Baby Shower 10 Tips for Grandma About Birth 8 Tips for Grandmas About Breastfeeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countdown to Being a Grandma originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 at 13:13:44. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Vote for Your Favorites Now

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Vote for Your Favorites Now Feb 24th 2013, 11:07 The voting phase has started for the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.  You can vote until March 19. In fact, you can vote for your favorites in each category once a day up until the end. Which ones will you vote for in each of our nine categories? Best Pregnancy Product Best Pregnancy Blog Favorite Labor Product Best Pregnancy Related App Favorite Pregnancy Fitness Product Best Baby Shower Gifts Best Pregnancy Magazine Finalists Best Product for Dad Best Breastfeeding Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vote for Your Favorites Now originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 at 11:07:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Gender Reveal Party

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Gender Reveal Party Feb 20th 2013, 08:31 The baby shower is passé. Today's hottest party is the gender reveal party. This involves you, and as many family and friends as you would like to gather to reveal the sex of your baby during pregnancy. While there are certainly some similarities to the baby shower (pregnant woman, food, friends), there are also some big differences (more likely to be co-ed, big announcement). This really fits with the modern trend of baby parties in general. I like that because it is newer, there are fewer "rules" that surround it. This gives families the flexibility that they need to stretch and do what's best for them. So this might mean the co-ed experience, doing it earlier in pregnancy than before and even hosting the whole shebang. Relaxing these rules of etiquette might be the best thing. Do you agree? Related: Gender Reveal Party Supplies and Ideas Readers Share: Our Gender Reveal Parties Share Your Gender Reveal Party Story Creative Ways to Reveal the Sex of Your Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Ann Denner Gender Reveal Party originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 08:31:48. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Men Simulating Pregnancy

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Men Simulating Pregnancy Feb 19th 2013, 07:21 Did anyone happen to catch the piece that aired the other morning on the Today Show about the man who wore the empathy belly for 9 weeks? For a bit of background, an Empathy Belly is designed to simulate pregnancy through a variety of means, all encased in a front version of a back pack like device, complete with breasts. Their website claims it does all of this: Weight gain of 30 pounds (13.6 kg.) Fetal kicking and stroking movements Shallow breathing and shortness of breath Increased blood pressure, pulse and body temperature Bladder pressure and frequency of urination Low backaches; shift in center of gravity; waddling Fatigue, irritability, and much, much more! My husband has certainly tried one on for a few hours as a part of our childbirth class.  He's even tried getting up off his back and tying his shoes.  It's a neat gesture, but after having eight kids, I can tell you, this is no third trimester. I don't even know how it can raise your blood pressure. The fetal movement is sort of neat but much more muted than a real pregnancy (And that's the fun part!). I think the funniest part was when my husband kept trying to move the part of the suit that sat on his bladder, because it made him feel like he had to pee all the time.  Duh, that's the point. Either way, I think it's a neat if imperfect gesture to understand what pregnancy feels like. What are your thoughts?  Would you like for your partner to try this type of exercise, even if only for an hour?  Which pregnancy symptom would you like to give to your partner? Related: Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy Readers Share: Did your partner drive your nuts in pregnant? Do you suffer from pregnancy obsession? Sympathetic Pregnancy (Couvade Syndrome) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Lifesize/Getty Images Men Simulating Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 07:21:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Fergie and Josh and Their Lovely Baby Bump

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Fergie and Josh and Their Lovely Baby Bump Feb 18th 2013, 23:46 It's true! Fergie and her husband, Josh Duhamel, are expecting their first baby together. The two parents-to-be got married in 2009 after four years of dating. They have always said they wanted a family and now the time is right for her lovely baby bump. I have to say that I love that they tweeted this with a photo of themselves as toddlers - how cute! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fergie and Josh and Their Lovely Baby Bump originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 23:46:29. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Favorite Labor Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Favorite Labor Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:03 Learn more about the finalists: Favorite Labor Product Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Favorite Labor Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:03:47. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:05 To learn more about the finalists: Favorite Pregnancy Fitness Product Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:05:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Product for the Expectant Father - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Product for the Expectant Father - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:08 To learn more about the finalists: Best Product for the Expectant Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Product for the Expectant Father - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:08:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Magazine - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Magazine - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:07 To learn more about the finalists: Best Pregnancy Magazine Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Magazine - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:07:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Related App - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Related App - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:04 To learn more about the finalists in the Favorite Breastfeeding Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Related App - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:04:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Blog - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Blog - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:01 You can learn more about the finalists: 2013 Best Pregnancy Blog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Blog - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:01:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:02 To learn more about the finalists: Best Pregnancy Product Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:02:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Favorite Breastfeeding Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Favorite Breastfeeding Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 18th 2013, 00:09 You can learn more about the finalists: Favorite Breastfeeding Product Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Favorite Breastfeeding Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 00:09:12. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Easter Baby Showers

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Easter Baby Showers Feb 18th 2013, 09:55 If you have family and friends close by during the Easter Holiday, consider having an Easter themed baby shower. Guide to Easter Baby Showers Easter Egg Nursery Hunt Easter Baby Shower Ideas Easter Baby Showers originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 09:55:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Early Breastfeeding Saves Lives

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Early Breastfeeding Saves Lives Feb 18th 2013, 08:54 Save the Children has a new report out on breastfeeding. The report speaks heavily about the crucial hours immediately after birth, stating that we could save up to 830,000 lives per year if all newborns were able to benefit from colostrum in the immediate postpartum. Though we have many barriers, including "cultural and community pressures, the health worker shortage, lack of maternity legislation, and aggressive marketing of breast-milk substitutes." While this is more critical for infants born in developing countries, the United States has it's own problems, including hospital routines that often make it difficult for moms and babies to be together in the first hours. One of the ways to tell if your hospital encourages immediate skin to skin and breastfeeding is to see if they have achieved a Baby Friendly designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. It is also important to note that some hospitals are working towards this designation, and while they may not have obtained it yet this step is beging done routinely. Save the Children is asking that you sign a petition to have Secretary of State John Kerry to renew the 1,000 Call to Action. They also have a neat video by Isla Fisher in Brazil. The breast milk banks at every hospital are really impressive! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Save the Children Early Breastfeeding Saves Lives originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 08:54:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 17th 2013, 13:42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 13:42:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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