About Pregnancy & Childbirth: What NOT to Say When Your Partner is Pregnant

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What NOT to Say When Your Partner is Pregnant May 31st 2012, 10:58 I was pretty sure I was pregnant when I took my first pregnancy test.  We'd been trying for almost a year and my period was several days late and I felt just awful.  Being worried that I would not be pregnant, I opted to take a pregnancy test alone, to save myself the embarrassment if I wasn't pregnant. Well, I wasn't wrong, I was pregnant. When I told my husband, he looked shocked and  said, "What?" I burst into tears. His reaction was so not what I expected. I don't know why that simple word drove me over the edge, but it did. Over the years I've heard some crazy responses from dads to pregnancy announcements, enough that I can say with confidence, don't say these things. What was your partner's response to your pregnancy? Was it just right? Lacking? Or down right offensive? Related: What NOT to Say to a Positive Pregnancy Test Readers Share: What did your partner say to your pregnancy announcement? Photo © Stockbyte/Getty Images What NOT to Say When Your Partner is Pregnant originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 10:58:23. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Did you try any of these fertility aids?

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Did you try any of these fertility aids? May 30th 2012, 09:07 When you start thinking about getting pregnant, you probably want to be pregnant RIGHT NOW. Even when you aren't on a time table, there is so much information about fertility awareness around that you most likely had some clue about when you were ovulating, even if was just a plain ovulation calculator. That said, the world of fertility aids has exploded. From apps and beads to high tech motors that you use on a daily or continuous basis - it's pretty amazing. Did you use some type of fertility aid to help you determine when you were ovulating or when to be get pregnant? Related: Fertility Aids Conception Quiz Things to Think About Before You Get Pregnant 25 Pregnancy Signs Home Ovulation Prediction Kits Photo © Shutterstock Did you try any of these fertility aids? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 at 09:07:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: An Ergonomic Pregnancy Test

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An Ergonomic Pregnancy Test May 29th 2012, 09:01 If you've ever taken a normal pregnancy test that requires you to actually pee on the stick, you know that the design is certainly not conducive to actually doing anything constructive, other than hitting your hand.  So when I ran across an ad in a magazine that touted the Clearblue Plus Ergonomic Pregnancy test (these are not digital), I was intrigued.  Have you tried it?  Does it really help?  Or do you simple pee in a cup and dip your pregnancy tests to avoid the need for an ergonomic handle? Related: Pregnancy Test Facts Top Pregnancy Tests The Rabbit Died: A History of the Pregnancy Test 10 Reasons Your Period is Late Photo © Getty Images/Sean De Burca An Ergonomic Pregnancy Test originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 09:01:07. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Pregnant at the Picnic

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Pregnant at the Picnic May 28th 2012, 10:08 Yum!  This weekend's celebrations certainly open up for the summer food season.  There are some great foods that are best found in the hottest months of the year.  One of my favorites its watermelon.  While this food doesn't hold a lot of potential for illness, that's not true of other picnic foods, particularly when you're pregnant. There are some pregnancy rules of picnic food they will hold true no matter what type of picnic you're at.  But in addition to the food, think about safety from the point of the sun and heat as well.  Drink to thirst and try to keep a cool glass of water nearby, remember that caffeine can cause you to dehydrate.  You will also want to stay out of the direct sun for long periods of time and to wear sunscreen. What are your Memorial Day plans? Related: Foods to Avoid Harmful Cravings in Pregnancy Surviving the Summer Heat Summer Pregnancy Comfort Tips Photo © Steven Errico/Getty Images Pregnant at the Picnic originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, May 28th, 2012 at 10:08:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Side Stretch in Pregnancy

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Side Stretch in Pregnancy May 25th 2012, 15:45 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 Stretch in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, May 25th, 2012 at 15:45:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Cesarean Born Babies More Likely to be Obese

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Cesarean Born Babies More Likely to be Obese May 24th 2012, 14:57 A new study suggests that babies born via cesarean section are twice as likely to be obese as their vaginally born counter parts. This was true, even after accounting for what mom weighed, gestational age and breastfeeding.  The theory is that the bacteria in the gut of a baby born via c-section is different than other babies. What they found in another study was higher numbers of Firmicutes bacteria and lower numbers of Bacteroides bacteria in the intestines. It is also known that overweight and obese people tend to have higher numbers of the Firmicutes bacteria.  Though this is only one theory for why these babies were at a higher risk of obesity. The important take away here is that if you are considering an elective surgery, you may want to include this in the risk category, along with a higher rate of asthma and allergies for cesarean born babies, when trying to make your decision. Related: Cesarean Section Risks Tips for a Safer C-Section Can someone stay with me for a cesarean? What will I feel during a c-section? Why would I need a scheduled c-section? Doulas and C-Sections Anesthesia for C-Sections Readers Share: What I felt during my c-section... General Anesthesia Epidural Anesthesia: Step by Step Susanna Y Huh, Sheryl L Rifas-Shiman, Chloe A Zera, Janet W Rich Edwards, Emily Oken, Scott T Weiss, Matthew W Gillman. Delivery by caesarean section and risk of obesity in preschool age children: a prospective cohort study. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 23 May 2012 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-301141 Photo © Riggs Cesarean Born Babies More Likely to be Obese originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 14:57:24. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Free Printable Birth Announcements & Candy Bar Wrappers

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Free Printable Birth Announcements & Candy Bar Wrappers May 23rd 2012, 14:15 If you've got a baby coming or are trying to get ready for a baby shower, you've probably seen the adorable candy bar wrappers.  I did it for one of my children years ago, but it was expensive. Our Desktop Publishing Guide has created some templates for download! Related: Video Pregnancy Announcements Video Birth Announcements How to Share Your News Add Your Pregnancy Announcement Idea © Jacci Howard Bear; licensed to About.com; Cork, notes, and push pin images by fuzzimo.com Free Printable Birth Announcements & Candy Bar Wrappers originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 14:15:27. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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