Monday, May 7, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Getting a Manicure in Pregnancy

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May 7th 2012, 15:04

Ocho Hands On

For those who know me in real life, I'm not a girly girl. I bought my first pair of high heels today for graduation this weekend, but only because a friend threatened me if I didn't. I don't wear make up very often, as in maybe once a year. So the fact that I occasionally get a manicure and pedicure is really an exception.

The above photo is one that was taken moments after my last baby was born. It was also, until this week, my last manicure. I got this manicure when I was nearly 42 weeks pregnant with said baby. I decided to celebrate my pregnancy and go get a pedicure, maybe get things going form the massage of my feet. When the woman at the salon asked me if I'd like a manicure too, I said yes before I knew it. Now, looking at this photo, I'm so glad I did, otherwise, there'd be some ragged looking nails in this photo.

The thing is, most pregnant women are worried about indulging in a manicure or pedicure. I totally understand where they are coming from when it comes to these concerns. The truth is, getting a manicure or pedicure is a pretty safe thing in pregnancy. Though, there are some things you can do to make it safer.

Did you get a manicure or pedicure in pregnancy?

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Getting a Manicure in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 15:04:31.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: International Bereaved Mothers' Day

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May 6th 2012, 16:35

International Bereaved Mothers' Day

Today is a day set aside to think about babies who are no longer with us, but that still make us mothers, International Bereaved Mothers' Day. It's a day to take a few minutes and grab someone special to you who knows and cares, to say, "Talk with me about my baby..." You can join other mothers at the website below or on their Facebook page.

What do you like to do to remember your baby?

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International Bereaved Mothers' Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 16:35:14.

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: International Day of the Midwife

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May 5th 2012, 17:47

Prenatal Care

Every year on the fifth of May we celebrate International Day of the Midwife. There is a lot of attention paid to some aspects of midwifery in the popular media, like home birth. But I'd like to take a minute to talk to you about other aspects of midwifery care that you may not be aware of, like the fact that midwifery is the perfect care for most low risk women. Midwifery care can help negate the disparities between race and income that we currently see in the prenatal and birth care in the US today. Midwifes work in a variety of settings. Yes, they work at home, but also in birth centers and hospitals. Some midwives help provide care during prenatal visits or education to women. Some midwives work in the office with a doctor, while others have their own office, calling on physicians when needed.

The truth is, most American women don't have a great idea what a midwife is or what she does. This is why the Midwives Alliance of North American has a new educational campaign, I am a Midwife, to help everyone understand what a midwife is and what happens with their care. While not every women desires a midwife, it is my belief that every woman who wants a midwife should have her pregnancy and birth graced with some form of midwifery care, be that a home birth, birth center birth, hospital birth or even a high risk maternal fetal medicine specialist who works with a midwife as his assistant.

Have you ever considered midwifery care?

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International Day of the Midwife originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 17:47:02.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Cat Pose

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May 4th 2012, 15:45

Cat Pose in Pregnancy

This simple yoga pose/exercise can really help ease back pain in pregnancy as well as a bunch of other issues, it's called Cat Pose.  Have you tried it?  You'll love it - try it tonight.

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Cat Pose originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 15:45:43.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: May Babies

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May 2nd 2012, 17:24

Newborn Sucking Fingers

It's a brand new month and a great spring month to have babies. I personally have one child born in May. I always thought it was a near perfect time of year to give birth. I didn't have to deal with morning sickness while it was gosh awful hot outside and I gave birth well before it was too hot.

What is the best time of year to have a baby?

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May Babies originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 17:24:52.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Jessica Simpson Welcomes Daughter!

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May 1st 2012, 13:21

Pregnancy Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson has welcomed her daughter. She and fiance Eric Johnson welcomed Maxwell Drew Johnson. Maxwell weighed 9 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 3/4 inches long. She was born on May 1st. This is the first child for both.

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Jessica Simpson Welcomes Daughter! originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 13:21:18.

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Sometimes Labor is Boring

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Sometimes Labor is Boring
May 1st 2012, 09:34

Mom and Dad in Labor

We spend so much time talking about pain in labor, knowing when it's real labor versus false labor and all the things that can go wrong in labor. What we rarely talk is the fact that sometimes, labor is simply boring. Most of us aren't prepared to deal with the hours of non-activity that can be labor, particularly in early labor.

Did you find any of your labor boring? How did you fill the time?

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Sometimes Labor is Boring originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 09:34:50.

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