About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Save Money on Your Taxes by Pregnancy Related Charitable Giving

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Save Money on Your Taxes by Pregnancy Related Charitable Giving Nov 19th 2012, 09:00 There are a lot of worthy organizations who are asking for money, particularly as the end of the year comes up for tax benefits. If you are looking to donate your money to a pregnancy or breastfeeding related organization, consider some of the following (a small sample): Best for Babes La Leche League US Breastfeeding Committee March of Dimes International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) Childbirth Connection Midwives and Mothers in Action (MAMA Campaign) Moms Rising It's also realistic to say that not all of us have even $10 a year to donate to any cause, no matter how worthy.  That said, many of these organizations also have the need for volunteers.  Even if you don't have cash to give, consider asking what you can do to help an organization that speaks to your heart. Use the comments section to add your favorite baby and birth related charities! (Be sure to check the rules and regulations with your tax adviser.) Related: Readers Share: Do you volunteer your time with a pregnancy related organization? Pregnancy and Parenting Organizations for Tax and Charitable Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Jupiterimages/Getty Images Save Money on Your Taxes by Pregnancy Related Charitable Giving originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 19th, 2012 at 09:00:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Something to keep in mind at prenatal visits this week...

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Something to keep in mind at prenatal visits this week... Nov 18th 2012, 17:53 If you are due in the next few weeks and your doctor or midwife offers you an induction so that you can be home with your baby and eating turkey by Thursday afternoon, remember, this is considered an elective induction and carries greater risk for your baby and your labor than waiting for spontaneous labor. This can include a higher risk of your baby being in the neonatal intensive care (NICU), fetal distress, cesarean section or other complications of induction and potential prematurity. The vast majority of moms and babies do much better waiting for the baby to signal that he or she is ready to be born when there is an absence of complications. Now, that is something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Related: 5 Reasons to Avoid Induction of Labor How and Why Labor is Induced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Something to keep in mind at prenatal visits this week... originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at 17:53:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: 5 Reasons to Track Your Menstrual Cycle

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5 Reasons to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Nov 18th 2012, 09:34 There are plenty of reasons to track a lot of things in our lives.  Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all that I need to pay attention to every day.  Though tracking your menstrual cycle has many practical applications to your life, even when you aren't trying to get pregnant. Do you keep track? Related: 5 Reasons to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Don't Ignore Your Biological Clock How do you track your menstrual cycle? Menstrual Cycle Basics Ways to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Apps for Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle Master Charts for Fertility Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Dreamstime 5 Reasons to Track Your Menstrual Cycle originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at 09:34:19. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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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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