About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Men and Miscarriage: We had a miscarriage.

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Men and Miscarriage: We had a miscarriage. Dec 16th 2011, 09:07 Having a miscarriage or other pregnancy loss is hard on anyone.  I know that when we had our pregnancy losses, my husband was just as devastated as I was, only he lacked the support that I had. Jim Bob Duggar has been shown in the last week being extremely supportive of his wife, Michelle as they shared so publicly the loss of their daughter, Jubilee Shalom.  Here is how Ryan tells of his experience as a father after a miscarriage: "My wife and I had two miscarriages.  Then a successful pregnancy to term (our son is now 17 months old).  Recently we had another early miscarriage.  Men do not suffer the same physical and emotional turmoil as women.  However, men have their own grief process post-miscarriage.  For men, one of the biggest struggles is simply being ignored.  Many people understand that it is tough for my wife.  When people talk to me about it, they mostly ask how she is holding up.  Sometimes I just want to tell them 'WE were pregnant, and WE miscarried.'  I don't deal with the hormonal and physical issues, but the baby was real in my heart and dreams." Certainly I've heard the controversy over "We're pregnant." But does that change any when it relates to the loss of a baby?  Are you touched by Ryan's heartfelt sentiments about his baby? Do you mind if your man says, "We're pregnant?"  Would "We had a miscarriage." fall into the same category or a different one? Related: One Man, One Miscarriage: A Man's Story of Miscarriage Gifts for Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and Stillbirth Remembering Baby Pregnancy Loss "We're Pregnant!": Can we share the title? Photo © Barbara Penoyar/Getty Images Men and Miscarriage: We had a miscarriage. originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 09:07:38. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Dec 15th 2011, 13:43 If you have a place of employment that offers flexible spending accounts (FSA), you have money put aside or be able to put aside money to spend on certain medical expenses that would be tax free.  This is typically selected during open enrollment. What is covered and isn't covered is largely overseen by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Here are some sample items and their coverage: Some covered items: Breastpump and lactation supplies Licensed lactation consultant Fertility services like IVF and surgery to restore fertility Most Childbirth classes Pregnancy tests Ovulation kits So if it's coming up on the end of the year and you have a few dollars left to spend, you could consider signing up for your childbirth classes now, purchasing a breast pump; or if you are not yet pregnant, consider stocking up on ovulation kits or pregnancy tests (be mindful of expiration dates). Related: How to Estimate How Much for Your FSA Top Breast Pumps Top Pregnancy Test Kits Fertility Aids to Help You Get Pregnant (Not all are covered here.) 4 Reasons to Take Your Childbirth Class Early Open Enrollment and Pregnancy Photo © E Dygas/Getty Images Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 13:43:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Christmas Birthdays and Labor Induction

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Christmas Birthdays and Labor Induction Dec 15th 2011, 09:21 It's that time of year when all the pregnant women start lamenting having a December birthday, particularly a birthday on Christmas Day.  (In fact, no fewer than three celebrities had babies last year on Christmas Day.)  The truth is, having a December birthday, even a birth of Christmas or Christmas Eve can be a lot of fun.  The problem comes when people let themselves get talked into believing that they should undergo potentially dangerous inductions or procedures to try to avoid having their babies born on Christmas.  So I want you to think of a few random things: If you're having your baby in the hospital, one of the reasons was probably because you could receive 24/7 medical care from a team of medical providers.  Guess what - they are open not only 24/7, but 365 days a year - even Christmas Day! Having a baby on Christmas Day means a lot fewer people in the hospital, this can mean more attention to you and your baby, if you want it. Trying to schedule an induction just before Christmas ensures a hugely busy and overworked staff because of everyone else doing the same thing.  I've personally seen women laboring in the halls or having very long wait for services like epidural anesthesia because of it. When you have a baby in the week before Christmas (with lots of other women), you've also got a crowded postpartum floor.  This means longer waits for being seen by pediatricians, getting pain medicationss, etc. Not agreeing to an induction doesn't mean that your baby will come on Christmas Day, particularly if you're not even due yet.  It simply means you're not forcing the baby to come before your baby is ready. Having an induction of labor increases the risks that you'd have a cesarean section.  Having a c-section means a longer stay in the hospital, which may mean you spend Christmas in the hospital anyway. Inductions of labor can take longer and be more painful for some women, this might mean that you're induced two days before Christmas to avoid a Christmas baby - only to have a Christmas baby because you got induced.  (True story!) Being in the hospital in a crowded induction season can mean that you have to share resources in the hospitals that are already spread thin, like the lactation consultant, breast pumps, birth certificate clerks, etc. Share in the comments reasons why you'd avoid being induced right before Christmas or other big induction holidays? Related: Pre-Holiday Inductions Risks of Induction 5 Reasons to Avoid an Induction of Labor Readers Share: Induction Problems How and Why Labor is Induced How to Avoid an Induction Types of Induction Natural Induction of Labor Induction Birth Stories Christmas Baby Names Christmas Pregnancy Announcements Christmas Baby Shower Theme December Celebrity Babies Photo © Fotolia Christmas Birthdays and Labor Induction originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 09:21:57. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Grossest Thing to Cure Morning Sickness

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Grossest Thing to Cure Morning Sickness Dec 14th 2011, 08:42 I've been pregnancy a lot of times, so I don't even want to begin to calculate the number of times I've experienced morning sickness (all day, all pregnancy sickness).  This means that over the years of personal experience and professional experience, I've heard a lot of remedies for morning sickness, and I've even tried my fair share of them.  As I was reading some of the things that women here had shared worked for them, I started thinking about some of the worst things I've ever had recommended. Kyla submitted this: "Eat a spoonful french mustard the yellow kind and if you don't like mustard drink some water after." Gross.  I can't say whether this works, because I couldn't even bring myself to try it.  What's the worst thing you've tried? Did it work? Related: Morning Sickness Tips for Morning Sickness 5 Ways Your Partner Can Help with Morning Sickness Medications for Morning Sickness Readers Share: More Morning Sickness Tips Photo © iStockPhoto Grossest Thing to Cure Morning Sickness originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 08:42:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Special Pregnancy Stocking Stuffer: It's a...

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Special Pregnancy Stocking Stuffer: It's a... Dec 13th 2011, 09:05 My sister is finding out today if her new baby is going to be a girl or a boy.  She's very excited about it.  Talking to her this weekend about finding out made me think about the story of a friend of mine who found if her baby was a boy or a girl during the Christmas Season. She wanted to share the news in a special way, which is something I think is very important.  So she started talking to other people and the vast majority just blurted the results of the ultrasound out to everyone.  She wanted to do something different.  In searching she found a couple of ideas related to Christmas, this excited her.  So she decided that she would write a letter from Santa to her son, he was about 5.  In the letter, Santa revealed that the son would be getting a little brother around Easter.  The little boy was so excited and surprised, and of course, after pulling the letter out of his Christmas stocking, read it to the whole room. Anyone planning anything fun for when they find out? Related: Finding Out the Sex in a Special Way Readers Share: Stories of Finding Out Girl or Boy How to Find Out if Baby is a Boy or Girl How soon can you find out the sex of baby? Could the ultrasound be wrong? Photo © iStockPhoto Special Pregnancy Stocking Stuffer: It's a... originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 09:05:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Which cloth diapers are best?

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Which cloth diapers are best? Dec 12th 2011, 09:07 Cloth diapers are the best old thing around in baby care if you ask me.  Everything my mother hated about cloth diapers is gone (Unless you really want to use diaper pins!).  And everything that I love about disposables is available in the newer cloth diapers.   Even better?  There is a ton of choice when it comes to which cloth diapers you will use.  This goes for style, designs, materials and even cost. The real problem with cloth diapers today is really, which cloth diaper is best for my family?  To answer some of the questions and to give you a quick tour of some of the types of cloth diapers available, we've got the new cloth diaper primer.  You can learn the difference between and all-in-one and a pocket diaper and much more as you start trying to figure out which cloth diaper works best for your family. Related: Which cloth diapers should I buy? Tips for Buying Cloth Diapers Saving Money Tips for Baby Reasons to Cloth Diaper Cloth Diapers and Supplies Disposable Diaper Reviews Cloth Diaper Reviews Photo © Photodisc/Getty Images Which cloth diapers are best? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, December 12th, 2011 at 09:07:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: How long should you stay in the hospital after having a baby?

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How long should you stay in the hospital after having a baby? Dec 9th 2011, 08:34 How long you stay in the hospital or birth center after having a baby is rarely up to you, your doctor or midwife, but mostly up to hospital policy and your insurance company. Some information says that maybe how long you stay after giving birth should include your opinion and the opinions of your practitioner. If you had a choice about how long you could stay would you be someone who wanted to move into the hospital? Or would you be someone who got the heck out of dodge as soon as you could? What would influence your opinions? Related: How long you stay after giving birth? Postpartum Pain Relief Postpartum Weight Loss Baby Care Basics How long should you stay in the hospital after having a baby? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 08:34:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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