About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Welcome a Son

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Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Welcome a Son Feb 28th 2012, 22:38 Jennifer Garner and husband, Ben Affleck, welcomed a son!  This is their third child, after daughters Violet and Seraphina.  They've been married seen years.  Garner kept the news of the sex of the baby quiet throughout her pregnancy. She announced her pregnancy in August of 2011. Could you do that? Related: Surviving Pregnancy with a Toddler How to Have a Baby Boy Garner and Affleck Marriage Profile More About Jennifer Garner More on Ben Affleck Photo © Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Welcome a Son originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 22:38:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: AAP Says Breastfeeding is Normal

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AAP Says Breastfeeding is Normal Feb 28th 2012, 09:59 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their long awaited paper on breastfeeding, entitled: "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk." Their guidelines remain firmly in the pro-breastfeeding category, recommending that babies are exclusively breastfeed for about 6 months and continue to breastfeed for at least a year and as long after a year as is mutually desired by the mom and baby. They go on to talk about not only the health benefits of breastfeeding, like a third fewer babies dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to a drastic reduction in the number of obese adolescents and adults; but they also talk about the health risks of not breastfeeding. One of the parts that I think is crucial is the fact that they really seem to emphasize that women need help from all sorts of areas in their life, from their pediatrician, to their families, and even the employers.  I really like the fact that they give some specific tools to help in these areas, but not everyone is prepared to help, including many pediatricians. One pediatrician that I spoke told me that all of her breastfeeding knowledge came from nursing her own child.  She said that in medical school, the one lecture they had on breastfeeding was at a lunch sponsored by a company who makes artificial breast milk (formula). The AAP has the new guidelines available on their parents' website as well.  And, beginning March 8th, you can register to get a free copy of "New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding," while supplies last. What do you wish your pediatrician knew about breastfeeding or had told you about breastfeeding? Related: When to Call a Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding Quiz Breastfeeding Class Online Breastfeeding Affirmations Readers Share: Favorite Breastfeeding Affirmations How did your hospital help you breastfeed? Being a Baby Friendly Hospital Breastfeeding Your Baby Breast Pump Reviews Favorite Breastfeeding Book Source: Section on Breastfeeding. (2012). Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk. Pediatrics. doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-3552 Photo © Maxim Tupikov - Fotolia.com AAP Says Breastfeeding is Normal originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 09:59:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Going to Prenatal Visits Alone

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Going to Prenatal Visits Alone Feb 27th 2012, 09:48 When it comes to visiting the doctor or midwife for prenatal care, I really believe that two heads are better than one. First of all, there is simply sharing the experience of talking about the pregnancy and the baby. Secondly, if there is a decision to be made, instructions to retain, etc., it's much easier to remember if two people attend. That said, I find so many moms attend prenatal care appointments alone, with the exception of a few special appointments. Where do you fall into the mix? Related: Doctor Debate: Female or Male Choosing a Practitioner Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby 1st Trimester Appts. 2nd Trimester Appts. 3rd Trimester Appts. 8 Questions to Ask About the Call Schedule 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife Choosing a Practitioner for Pregnancy Birth Plan Photo © Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Going to Prenatal Visits Alone originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 09:48:49. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: What about your childbirth class...

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What about your childbirth class... Feb 26th 2012, 14:55 Childbirth classes are an important part of preparing for birth.  While some people take them in order to learn how to give birth, as a teacher my philosophy is more to help people unlearn what they've learned from television or scary stories from other people - in short - to help them rediscover what they already knew.  But that doesn't mean that all classes are alike.  In fact, what you will learn in my class might be very different from what you learn in a class taught at a hospital or birth center or someone's home.  It will vary from childbirth educator to childbirth educator.  Some of that will depend on the childbirth method that the teacher has chosen to train under or align with (if any), while other times it depends on the employer, location of the classes of intent of the content.  In short - buyer beware.  Know what you're getting yourself into.  Know what you're looking for in a class, but also be open to the fact that sometimes you don't know what you need from a class.  Here are some helpful hints: Which Childbirth Class is Right for You? Bradley Class Overview What do moms say about Bradley Classes? Lamaze Class Overview What do moms say about Lamaze Classes? ICEA Class Overview What do moms say about ICEA Classes? Related: What does a good childbirth class look like? Childbirth Class Options Online Childbirth Class Overview Do you need a childbirth class if you want an epidural? Childbirth Class: The Second Time Around What about your childbirth class... originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 14:55:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Side Strech in Pregnancy

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Side Strech in Pregnancy Feb 24th 2012, 12:45 The side stretch can be very helpful in pregnancy.  One thing I noticed that it really helped with was a feeling of having more room in my chest and sides.  Before I would stretch I felt "cramped" and "full of baby."  I'm sure anyone post about 30 weeks gestation knows what that feels like.  So I'd do these stretches, even just sitting on the couch or in a chair would work.  Then I'd feel like I had more room to do fun things like breathe.  I also think I had fewer issues with round ligament pain when I did this exercise more often. Do you feel like you have more room after doing the side stretch? More Fitness Friday: Side Stretch Round Ligament Pain Staying Fit in Pregnancy Newsletter 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Exercise in Pregnancy Great Pregnancy Exercises Photo © iStockPhoto Side Strech in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 12:45:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Choosing a Water Birth Tub

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Choosing a Water Birth Tub Feb 24th 2012, 10:38 Having a water birth was an amazing experience for me.  And yet, unlike most of my life, I didn't plan it.  I had used water during my second child's birth and it was an amazing relief.  I climbed out of my bath tub just as he was born.  I planned a water birth for my third child, but the tub never got set up.  After that, I just decided I'd use my bath tub for labor pain relief and not worry so much about having a water birth. Sure, I'd attended some water births, both at hospitals and in homes.  It looked amazing and the moms spoke very highly about it. I could articulate the benefits of water birth, but it just never really sunk in.  Then came baby Ocho, our eighth baby. The long and short of Ocho's birth story is that I labored for a very long time, about 45 hours to be exact.  I was quite comfortable and pleased with my labor.  The last hour or so, I'd been pushing.  I rarely pushed more than a few times and out came a baby, so pushing for an hour had me a bit perplexed.  The three doula brain cells I had that still worked said, "Get up an go to the bathroom, a full bladder can prevent your baby from descending."  I got up and stomped off to the bathroom with my husband following me, saying nothing. I rested my head on the wall as I sat on the toilet. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the bathtub.  "Water," I commanded.  My midwife scrambled to have someone bring me something to drink when my husband said, "I think she wants us to fill the tub."  He was right.  I sat there while he filled the tub. My bathtub had been an amazing source of pain relief all during my pregnancy.  Pain relief was what I needed now and I was going to try the tub.  It took a couple of minutes to fill, as it was a deep bathtub.  I climbed over the edge and felt my entire body relax as it slipped into the water.  No sooner than I had immersed my belly when I felt the baby shift.  The baby was coming... NOW.  I hiked my leg up to the edge of the tub and out slipped my baby into the hands of my husband as everyone came rushing into the bathroom. This was not the birth I had planned.  But it was amazing.  Despite Ocho weighing in at 10 lbs 2 oz and being born with her hand up over her head, I walked away from her birth with no swelling, tearing or pain.  That was an amazing experience... Related: Choosing a Water Birth Tub 5 Reasons to Have a Water Birth Water Birth for Pain Relief Water Birth Photos Ocho's Birth Story Choosing a Water Birth Tub originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 10:38:40. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Nuchal Fold Testing for Down Syndrome

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Nuchal Fold Testing for Down Syndrome Feb 23rd 2012, 13:00 Nuchal fold testing is something that is a more recent prenatal test.  The nice part about it is that it is not as invasive as other tests that can be used to screen for Down Syndrome, like the AFP, triple, quad or penta screens.  The nuchal fold testing can also be done a bit earlier in pregnancy using ultrasound to measure the back of your baby's neck. Have you had this test done? Related: Nuchal Fold Testing Alpha-fetoprotein Testing Amniocentesis Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Nuchal Fold Testing for Down Syndrome originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 13:00:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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