About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Thanksgiving Inspired Baby Names

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Thanksgiving Inspired Baby Names Nov 16th 2012, 10:21 So if you're having a baby sometime soon, perhaps you've considered a Thanksgiving inspired baby name.  It's easier to get along with the family over dinner if you didn't have to fight over a family name, so try one of these inspired names instead.  Or maybe the winner of the wishbone breaking can have baby naming privileges. Related: Thanksgiving Baby Names Baby Shower Games for Thanksgiving Throwing a Thanksgiving Baby Shower Thanksgiving Pregnancy Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © April's Grape Vine Photography Thanksgiving Inspired Baby Names originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, November 16th, 2012 at 10:21:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy

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10 Reasons to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Nov 15th 2012, 09:33 Today is the Great American Smoke Out. Smoking in pregnancy is a big no no. There is a ton of evidence to show you the reasons it is dangerous, including new evidence that pregnant smokers have a greater risk of having babies with heart defects. It is also important to find the support you need to stop smoking to help you and your baby. Read on! We're also swapping stories about smoking and pregnancy in the forum, and sharing tips on how to quit smoking. Related: 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy Don't Drink Alcohol in Pregnancy Medications in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockPhoto 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 at 09:33:49. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Too Many Babies Born Too Soon

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Too Many Babies Born Too Soon Nov 14th 2012, 10:54 Almost a half million babies are born before they are ready in the United Stated every year. That's about 1 in 8. This is according to data compiled by the March of Dimes for it's annual report card for families on prematurity. In fact, this report card gives grades, not only the overall all score for the US, but for each state. This year the US received a grade of C, but call me an overachiever when it comes to babies, I want nothing less than an A. (I live in a state where we have a D.) What is your state's grade? The other kicker to remember, is that while the prematurity rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive year, it's still way too high. And that premature infants can come in many sizes and gestational ages. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security simply because you've hit 37 weeks into pregnancy, if your labor isn't starting spontaneously at that point, your baby may not be ready - question elective induction. What questions do you have for your doctor or midwife about prematurity? Related: Signs of Preterm Labor Causes of Preterm Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Too Many Babies Born Too Soon originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 10:54:12. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Autism and Pregnancy Fevers

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Autism and Pregnancy Fevers Nov 14th 2012, 09:40 On the scare factory that is the vast majority of the media, you've no doubt seen how a fever in pregnancy is potentially linked to autism. Stop panicking about it, I'd probably go as far as to say, stop worrying about it, even. Here is the piece that is left out of most of what I'm reading on the mainstream media: "Our results do not suggest that mild infections, febrile episodes, or use of antibiotics during pregnancy are strong risk factors for ASD/infantile autism. The results may be due to multiple testing; the few positive findings are potential chance findings." The fact is that, you should do what you can to stay healthy. Eat well, exercise, sleep the right amount for you. You should talk to your midwife or doctor about illnesses and vaccinations that may be the best options for you, including the flu vaccine in pregnancy. But guess what, sometimes people get sick and sometimes those sick people happen to be pregnant. Be ready to address your symptoms and do what you can to minimize your illness, but stop panicking.  Didn't anyone every tell you that stress is bad for you in pregnancy too? Here's a fact, relatively speaking, the risk of autism is small. We are all really aware of autism and what it can do to a family and it's a hard life. That doesn't make it more likely to happen to you. So know that you do what you can, you talk to the professionals who know you and you move about your daily life. What else are you worried about? Related: Colds and Flu in Pregnancy Can I take Tylenol in Pregnancy? What can I take for a cold in pregnancy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source: Autism After Infection, Febrile Episodes, and Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy: An Exploratory Study. Hjördis Ósk Atladóttir, Tine Brink Henriksen, Diana E. Schendel, and Erik T. Parner. Pediatrics peds.2012-1107; published ahead of print November 12, 2012, doi:10.1542/peds.2012-1107 Photo © Dreamstime Autism and Pregnancy Fevers originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 09:40:50. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: The Best Induction of Labor

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The Best Induction of Labor Nov 13th 2012, 08:44 The week before Thanksgiving is filled with inductions of labor.  Some of these will be for medical reasons, others for social reasons, but either way an induction increases the risks to both mom and baby.  Inducing labor is not something most people are anxious to do. But there is a guide to help you have a calmer, less stressful induction. Related: Best Labor Induction How and Why Labor is Induced Natural Induction Techniques How to Avoid an Induction Types of Induction Induction Birth Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Best Induction of Labor originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 08:44:06. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Cake Pops for Baby Showers

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Cake Pops for Baby Showers Nov 12th 2012, 12:42 I have some talented friends.  One posted a photo of these great cake pops she made to look like rubber ducks for a baby shower and I knew I had to share it with you.  Here's how to make them for your baby shower or party. What's your favorite baby shower favor or cake to make? Related: Rubber Duck Cake Pops What's Your Baby Shower Style? Quiz Butterfly Cake Baby Shower Cookies Baby Shower Decorations Baby Shower Forums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Jen F. Cake Pops for Baby Showers originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 12:42:37. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment

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Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment Nov 12th 2012, 08:26 Every day lots of moms write me to share their stories of disappointment at the results of their ultrasound in regards to the sex of their baby.  This is known as gender disappointment.  While there are also many mothers who don't understand the feelings discussed, I thought that this note from an ultrasound tech, someone who deals with this on a daily basis, was particularly nice: "I'm an ultrasound tech and I totally see so many women who feel the same exact way as you ladies every single day.  Sometimes they are pregnant with #4 or 5 only to get the same sex.  The only thing that gets you going is knowing that once you get this baby in your arms you will feel, 'Wow, I can't picture my life without you!'" -Baz Do Baz's words comfort you? Related: Help When Suffering from Gender Disappointment Readers Share: Coping with Gender Disappointment Could ultrasound be wrong at gender prediction? Readers Share: Was Your Ultrasound Wrong? Telling Your Baby's Sex Via Ultrasound Ultrasound Picture of Girls and Boys It's a boy! It's a girl! Due Date Calculator Sex Selection Pregnancy Week by Week Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Varney Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 08:26:08. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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