About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem Nov 8th 2013, 12:15 A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nearly 11% of all pregnant women smoked in the last trimester. Their data reports on information from 27 sites where the information was collected. Though, they warn, the numbers are most likely low given that this is self-reported. They know from other studies that moms tend to overreport quitting and underreport smoking. Some of the risks of smoking in pregnancy include: preterm labor placental issues growth restriction death of baby Given the severity of these risks, it's important to help pregnant women who smoke and those who intend to become pregnant to stop. They offer a variety of ways to help that happen from interventions with your care provider, smoking cessation being affordable, and policies like 100% Smoke Free. Related: 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy Don't Drink Alcohol in Pregnancy Medications in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockPhoto Source: Trends in Smoking Before, During, and After Pregnancy -- Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, United States, 40 Sites, 2000-2010. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance Summaries. 62(SS06);1-19. Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 12:15:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Dads and Miscarriage

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Dads and Miscarriage Nov 7th 2013, 12:25 When a miscarriage occurs, there are at least two parties involved who need to heal emotionally, but often we focus on the mother. She also frequently has physically healing to do. The sad fact is that many dads get overlooked in the healing process. Though this doesn't mean that they don't have needs. In fact, many dads have a lot of feelings about miscarriage and the loss of a pregnancy. They are worried, and sad.  They feel like they have not many people to talk to about their feelings and their experience. Have you had a miscarriage or has your partner?  How did you both grieve? 5 Things Dads Worry About After Miscarriage One Man's Story of Miscarriage Things NOT to Say After a Miscarriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Barbara Penoyar/Getty Images Dads and Miscarriage originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at 12:25:14. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Mood Swings in Pregnancy

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Mood Swings in Pregnancy Nov 6th 2013, 10:54 You probably read the title and thought, "Say it isn't so, Robin!" Mood wings in pregnancy, really? The fluctuating feelings are something that Hollywood certainly likes to poke fun at when it comes to pregnancy. This depiction made me really discount just how much of an affect that this would have on my life. Then I got pregnant. I remember watching a car commercial on television. It was talking about how this company had a new program where they were shipping more cars to foreign countries than any other manufacturer. Watching the boats filled with cars bound for different countries, I burst into tears. My husband gave me an odd look. "Isn't that just wonderful," I sobbed. That's when I knew I was the victim of pregnancy mood swings. Being weepy at commercials, YouTube videos and lots of things is pretty common. Some moms also experience negative emotions like anger unexpectedly. This can really throw you for a loop. The truth is nearly all moms experience emotional rollercoasters, in many directions. How did you experience emotional changes in pregnancy? What's your funniest story? Share it in the comments. Related: Moms Share Pregnancy Dreams How to Deal with Pregnancy Forgetfulness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Grove Pashley/Getty Images Mood Swings in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 at 10:54:30. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: How many babies are born prematurely?

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Learn to Code Websites in 10 weeks with a part time course. Learn html, css and javascript from the best instructors. Apply now! From our sponsors

How many babies are born prematurely? Nov 4th 2013, 09:27 11.5% of pregnancies in the United States prematurely in the United States, that over 450,000 babies. Being born too early can cause a host of issues ranging from the death of your baby to life long learning problems. Even if your baby lives and has no problems that last lengthy periods of time, those early days and months in the NICU can leave their marks on families both in terms of the experience and in the costs associated with the care for preterm babies. Every year the March of Dimes puts out a report card to let us know how the US is doing as well as the individual states. While we finally have a handful of states who score an A, the overall score in the US is a C. My state is a C with a 12.7% rate of prematurity. November is National Prematurity Awareness Month and November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day. The will be hosting several Twitter chats this month on a variety of topics. I hope you'll stop by and join them at @MarchofDimes. So what can you do to prevent prematurity for your baby? The first thing is to know the signs of preterm labor and to seek help immediately if you see any of them. It's better to call your midwife or doctor and be wrong, than to call too late. Other than that, get regular prenatal care, talk to your practitioner about concerns and get educated about the end of pregnancy. What's your state's preterm rate? Have you ever had a scare of preterm labor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How many babies are born prematurely? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at 09:27:02. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: When Dads Write Birth Stories

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Want to learn how to design a logo? This beginner logo design course will take you step by step through the process from start to finish. From our sponsors

When Dads Write Birth Stories Nov 3rd 2013, 09:17 I always make it a point to write out my birth story after the baby is born. I think it's a nice gift for my baby and cathartic for me. Being a childbirth educator and doula, my version always reads like a semi-technical manual with a few niceties thrown in. I want to complain about something or focus on small details. When my husband gifted me with his version of our son's birth it was such a neat gift. I was able to see the birth in a whole different light. He saw it as this amazing thing. He was proud of me and in awe. He was moved to tears but the process. Have you asked your partner to write out their version? What was their response? Dad's Guide to Childbirth Having Your Partner Catch Your Baby When Dads Write Birth Stories originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at 09:17:18. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom?

About Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth

Want to learn how to design a logo? This beginner logo design course will take you step by step through the process from start to finish. From our sponsors

Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom? Nov 1st 2013, 09:10 Lots of celebrity moms having babies and announcing pregnancies. Like Morena Baccarin who had a natural breech birth in a hospital recently, Kate Winslet, Thandie Newton, and more. Are we simply paying more attention to celebrities or are they really having more babies? It's hard to tell but even people who don't have kids of their own tell me that they find themselves really caught up in the whole celebrity baby craze. Though most have a hard time explaining what they find so fascinating about it. While some claim that it's a really poor use of time, other think it's harmful. They say that the fascination is hard on the celebrities and moms alike. Others claim that the watching will happen whether they are doing it or someone else is, so they might as well enjoy it. There are even some who think that celebrity pregnancies can be a useful teaching tool to talk about various topics, like vaginal birth after cesarean, home birth, scheduled cesareans, etc. What celebrity moms do you follow and why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Jason Merritt/Getty Images Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, November 1st, 2013 at 09:10:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions