About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Fitness Friday: Chest Press for Pregnancy

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Fitness Friday: Chest Press for Pregnancy Jun 15th 2012, 15:07 One of the nice things about the chest press is that there are a variety of ways that you can do it. You can do it one at a time or alternating sides. What I like is using this as a great way to break up whatever I'm doing and make it exercise. This is great for when you're putting away the groceries - just insert a can of beans in place of the dumbbells and you're all set. Which way will you do the chest press? More Fitness Friday: Calf Stretch in Pregnancy Staying Fit in Pregnancy Newsletter 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Great Pregnancy Exercises Exercise in Pregnancy Fitness Friday: Chest Press for Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 15:07:16. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Confession About Father's Day

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Confession About Father's Day Jun 15th 2012, 11:06 My husband is someone who thinks that Father's Day is a made up holiday and therefore we shouldn't celebrate it. On the other hand, I'm of the, any reason is a good reason to celebrate, type. This leaves us in a dilemma. (I should add he feels the same way about Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, Mother's Day, etc.) These are the types of discussions that no one really has before you get married, even when you try to think about all of the important things to discuss about having children beforehand. When you add to the fact that perhaps you are still pregnant and the baby isn't here yet, it might make you wonder if you should celebrate. My first Father's Day where I was pregnant, about 16 weeks, you can bet I wanted to celebrate. In trying to be sweet, I surprised my husband with a cake and two balloons (one pink and one blue). The cake said, "Happy 1st Father's Day!"  The response I got was lackluster, which of course made me tear up being pregnant and all. I wrote it off as him simply wanting to wait to celebrate after the birth. Next year, pretty much the same deal. When I finally got around to talking to him about it, I was floored. Now we have a mutual understanding. We use the time as a family day. We have a tradition of going hiking and having a big breakfast together. The kids make him things and he hugs and thanks them. He tolerates the "Happy Father's Day" sentiments all around town and we have a great time. So what's the deal in your family? Related: How to Celebrate Father's Day 10 Tips for New Dads 5 Ways Dads Can Help with Morning Sickness Helping Dad be a Part of Pregnancy The History of Father's Day Free Printable Father's Day Cards Father's Day Cratfs Father's Day Quotes Readers Share: Advice for New Fathers Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Photo © April's Grape Vine Photography Confession About Father's Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 11:06:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Did Facebook become Babybook?

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Did Facebook become Babybook? Jun 12th 2012, 09:11 It was rather odd that I saw that question posted and discussed to death this weekend on Facebook as I had just read a study about how new mothers spend more time on Facebook after the birth of their baby. So the discussion went something like this: If someone is a new parent, particularly a mom, their Facebook page is likely to be taken over with baby photos and talk than anything else. The moms replied: duh. The study found that 44% of new moms spent more time on Facebook after baby than before. This is something that I've talked about before from my personal point of view - Facebook was around at 3 a.m. when my baby was awake and I needed some adult time. I'd be up feeding or pumping and it was fall asleep while doing those activities or meander around Facebook. In fact, I know I posted, on more than one occasion, that I wished people would post more late at night to give me something to read in the wee hours of the day. Now, from a professional point of view, I talked to other childbirth educators and doulas about watching client activity late at night. Did new moms post more?  Were they asking for help? Talking about how hard life was with a new baby?  I speculated that perhaps this was a new way to monitor some moms for signs of trouble, like postpartum depression. If we saw something, we could reach out and say, as an example, "I see you're posting that you are having trouble with breastfeeding. Can I help connect you to a professional?" So as a mom or dad, what's your take on Facebook and baby updates? Related: 5 Things Pregnant Women Shouldn't Post on Facebook Clever End of Pregnancy Facebook Statuses Social Networking in Labor Twitter in labor? Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Source: Bartholomew, Mitchell K., Schoppe-Sullivan, Sarah J., Glassman, Michael, Kamp Dush, Claire M., & Sullivan, Jason M. (2012). New Parents' Facebook Use at the Transition to Parenthood. Family Relations, 61(3), 455-469. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2012.00708.x Did Facebook become Babybook? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 09:11:42. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Did Facebook become Babybook?

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Did Facebook become Babybook? Jun 12th 2012, 09:11 It was rather odd that I saw that question posted and discussed to death this weekend on Facebook as I had just read a study about how new mothers spend more time on Facebook after the birth of their baby. So the discussion went something like this: If someone is a new parent, particularly a mom, their Facebook page is likely to be taken over with baby photos and talk than anything else. The moms replied: duh. The study found that 44% of new moms spent more time on Facebook after baby than before. This is something that I've talked about before from my personal point of view - Facebook was around at 3 a.m. when my baby was awake and I needed some adult time. I'd be up feeding or pumping and it was fall asleep while doing those activities or meander around Facebook. In fact, I know I posted, on more than one occasion, that I wished people would post more late at night to give me something to read in the wee hours of the day. Now, from a professional point of view, I talked to other childbirth educators and doulas about watching client activity late at night. Did new moms post more?  Were they asking for help? Talking about how hard life was with a new baby?  I speculated that perhaps this was a new way to monitor some moms for signs of trouble, like postpartum depression. If we saw something, we could reach out and say, as an example, "I see you're posting that you are having trouble with breastfeeding. Can I help connect you to a professional?" So as a mom or dad, what's your take on Facebook and baby updates? Related: 5 Things Pregnant Women Shouldn't Post on Facebook Clever End of Pregnancy Facebook Statuses Social Networking in Labor Twitter in labor? Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Source: Bartholomew, Mitchell K., Schoppe-Sullivan, Sarah J., Glassman, Michael, Kamp Dush, Claire M., & Sullivan, Jason M. (2012). New Parents' Facebook Use at the Transition to Parenthood. Family Relations, 61(3), 455-469. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2012.00708.x Did Facebook become Babybook? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 09:11:42. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Breastfeeding Support

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Breastfeeding Support Jun 11th 2012, 09:16 Wanting to breastfeed and being successful are two different thing unfortunately.  There are a lot of reasons why mothers don't breastfeed as long as they set out to breastfeed. I like what MD Mama, Dr. Claire McCarthy, had to say on that topic. Her information comes from a study being released in Pediatrics that talks about what policies and procedures may effect breastfeeding rates in the US. It has some pretty scary statistics, like 78% of breastfed babies are given formula supplementation in the hospital. (Have you read the Best for Babes' Booby Traps?) One of the key issues that can sum up a lot of challenges new moms face with breastfeeding is support.  Support comes from a variety of places and in a variety of ways. This isn't just having a cheerleader, but having some other skills, people and knowledge in your repertoire. That's why I've spelled out some of the ways to prepare this before you have your baby. What would you add to the list? Follow me on: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest! Related: Finding Breastfeeding Support When to Call a Lactation Consultant Did you hospital help or hinder you in breastfeeding? La Leche League 10 Steps to Baby Friendly Hospitals Breastfeeding and Guilt Photo © April's Grape Vine Photography Breastfeeding Support originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, June 11th, 2012 at 09:16:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Quadriceps Stretch in Pregnancy

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Quadriceps Stretch in Pregnancy Jun 8th 2012, 15:01 The quadriceps stretch can feel great at relieving tension in tight thighs in pregnancy. It's fairly simple to do and can really help loosen your muscles even before your exercise. One of the issues in pregnancy is the tendency for you to be too loose in the ligaments and tight in the muscles. Getting out and moving can help and stretching this large muscle group can help you warm up prior to other exercises like walking, running or swimming. When do you do the quadriceps stretch? More Fitness Friday: Quadriceps Stretch Swimming in Pregnancy Staying Fit in Pregnancy Newsletter 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Exercise in Pregnancy Great Pregnancy Exercises Quadriceps Stretch in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, June 8th, 2012 at 15:01:52. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: My 9 Months

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My 9 Months Jun 7th 2012, 08:52 My 9 Months is a free app for the iPad from the March of Dimes. If you've seen the magazine they produce of the same name, you'll know the quality of the look, feel and information that they put into their work. You might want to check it out if you own an iPad. That said, there are a ton of apps available for pregnancy and babies out there.  Some are great, some are funny and some are just down right odd.  What are your favorite apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android? Related: My 9 Months Pregnancy Apps Boy or Girl Apps Parents Share: Favorite Pregnancy Apps Screenshot © REW My 9 Months originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 08:52:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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