About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Diabetes and Pregnancy

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Diabetes and Pregnancy Sep 5th 2012, 09:30 Many times when you hear diabetes in the news, they are talking about Type II diabetes. Similarly, in pregnancy, when most people are talking about diabetes, they are talking about gestational diabetes. While these are both problems, there are women who have had diabetes most of their lives, who then turn around and get pregnant with the diabetes they've had diagnosed beforehand. This presents with challenges of it's own. Lots of women in previous generations in this situation would have been told to avoid pregnancy. This has changed and pregnancy can be very safe for women with pre-exisiting diabetes. Do you know someone who has had diabetes and been pregnant? Related: Diabetes in Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes (GD) Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Jelly Bean Diabetes Testing Common Prenatal Tests Most Common Birth Defects Pregnancy Complications Photo © Dreamstime Diabetes and Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 09:30:17. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Did you attend the Rally for Change?

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Did you attend the Rally for Change? Sep 4th 2012, 09:14 This past weekend was the Rally for Change on Labor Day. I drove about 45 miles to my location. It was a small town and there is only one hospital, so women don't really have a choice of where to give birth within their city. Many wind up driving to the bigger cities if they have desires that don't mesh with the hospital's protocol, that includes moms who want to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC). Share with us your experiences from yesterday in the comments. Did you attend the Rally for Change? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 at 09:14:14. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Knitted Breasts as Teaching Tools

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Knitted Breasts as Teaching Tools Sep 1st 2012, 15:50 When I first started as a childbirth educator, I really couldn't wait to get my hands on my new teaching tools. Though as a new educator, I had to add to my collection slowly, deciding which piece was the one I needed the most at that time. (In case you're wondering, my personal preference is to start with a pelvis.) So when I first saw that you could knit or crochet some of these, I really wished I'd learned to knit. Most people probably think of the knitted uterus as something you could make yourself, but there are a growing number of people using the knitted breasts, often called names like Teaching Titties and Knitted Knockers.  What I did find interesting was that unlike the knitted uterus, you can use your knitted or crocheted breasts as an outreach to women who need prosthetic breasts after breast cancer. Here are some patterns that are free online: Tit Bits (knit) Crocheted Breast Knitted Knockers Knitted Boob Boobie Beanie for Baby (Crochet) Knitted Uterus with Fallopian Tubes How do you use the knitted breast in your childbirth or breastfeeding class? Knitted Breasts as Teaching Tools originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, September 1st, 2012 at 15:50:45. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Noa's Birth Story

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Noa's Birth Story Aug 31st 2012, 09:00 Today, my baby is four. Our family tradition is to tell you your birth story before your birthday, so I started whispering things to her for the past 44+ hours. One of the benefits of a long labor is time to think. Most women really panic at the thought of a long labor, but honestly, I preferred it. I went to the grocery, I went to the mall, I rented a breast pump... I even went to a birthday party for a friend's 5 year old. (When I lost my mucus plug, I went home!) So come read about Noa's birth and celebrate with us! Related: Baby Ocho's Birth Story 5 Ways to Get Through a Long Labor Birth Stories Birth Guide Photo © nzaPhotography Noa's Birth Story originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, August 31st, 2012 at 09:00:16. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Baby Showers on a Budget

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Baby Showers on a Budget Aug 30th 2012, 09:15 I love a good party.  The friends, the laughter, just spending time together is what really makes it special.  Sometimes I think that we get too caught up in the lurid stories of celebrity baby showers filled with swag to remember what really matters to us.  So think about this when it comes to a baby shower - why are you there?  To spend time together as a community celebrating mom and baby.  There are plenty of ways to have a wonderful, beautiful and fun-filled baby shower without all the money. Related & More Thrifty Thursday: 7 Ways to Save on Your Baby Shower Readers Share: Baby Shower Money Saving Tips Free Baby Sling Matinees Aren't Just for Kids Anymore 7 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping Save Money on Eye Glasses Photo © Fotolia Baby Showers on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 09:15:08. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Which position is best for labor?

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Which position is best for labor? Aug 29th 2012, 09:36 Labor is hard work, I'm sure you've heard that before. But, it's the truth. Though there is a secret I'll share for staying comfortable, labor positions are key to that comfort. Though there are many labor positions to choose from - how do you choose the right one? You should many labor positions in your childbirth class, including labor positions that work well for pushing or even with epidurals. You can also ask other moms who have been there, what worked best for them? Related: Labor Positions Which position is best for labor? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 09:36:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: National Rally for Change on Labor Day

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National Rally for Change on Labor Day Aug 28th 2012, 13:25 If you haven't heard, this coming Monday is Labor Day in the United States, this year, from Noon - 2 p.m. in over 100 cities across the US, there will be a rally to raise awareness about birth outcomes. It's not a protest, it's only goal is to get people to take notice of the situations that birthing women face in the US. Their goal is to promote evidenced based care for women and their families in the birth experience. "Despite the dire situation, this is not a protest," says Dawn Thompson, founder of ImprovingBirth. "It is a public awareness campaign to bring attention to the outdated practices that have been proven time and again to not be what is best for mothers and babies." Women, men, children, everyone is welcome to participate. You can find cities from Tampa Bay Area to Elizabethtown, KY to Seattle and back. This also kicks off Empowered Birth Awareness Week, which is traditionally beginning on the first Monday of September. You can find out more about the National Rally for Change on Labor Day at their site or on Facebook. Will you be participating? National Rally for Change on Labor Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at 13:25:45. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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