About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013

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Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 Feb 17th 2013, 13:42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pregnancy Fitness Product - Readers' Choice Awards 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 13:42:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Quail Egg Pregnancy Announcement

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Quail Egg Pregnancy Announcement Feb 17th 2013, 13:15 I'm all about unique pregnancy announcements. I found this unique one on Etsy the other night, using a quail's egg. The shop owner actually inserts your personalized message, "short and sweet", into the eggs before shipping them to whomever you would like. I think this might be a really cool way to tell someone special who is far away from home. You can also have this done as a baby shower invite.  Elizabeth over at Little Elephant Crafts is willing to take your special orders! Who would you send one to and why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Little Elephant Crafts Quail Egg Pregnancy Announcement originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 13:15:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Preemptive Treatment for Morning Sickness Better

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Preemptive Treatment for Morning Sickness Better Feb 16th 2013, 08:24 In a recent study of morning sickness in women who had had prior severe morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum, some bright spots. The researchers found that if they began medicinal treatments prior to the start of symptoms they saw a drastic reduction in the number and severity of symptoms. While this wouldn't have helped Kate Middleton, as it's her first pregnancy, it would be helpful for her next pregnancy. 100% of the mothers in this study did develop nausea and vomiting.  So it's not a cure all, but the combination of Vitamin B6 and antihistamine doxylamine reduced the symptoms by 70%. It's a small sample, and it isn't ready to roll out as beneficial for all pregnant women, just those with a history of debilitating sickness. Did you have hyperemesis in your pregnancy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockPhoto Preemptive Treatment for Morning Sickness Better originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at 08:24:29. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Practice Contractions

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Practice Contractions Feb 15th 2013, 08:43 Anyone who is pregnant, particularly towards the end of pregnancy, can tell you that practice contractions, also know as Braxton Hicks contractions, can be really annoying. The good news is that these contractions, normally describe as painless, do have a point, and no, it's not to annoy you. I first notice them as I was explaining to someone I didn't experience them. I reached down to prove a point and noticed that my belly was hard to the touch. I hadn't really be feeling them until that point. I certainly noticed them more in subsequent pregnancies. Many moms say they felt the same thing with regards to second pregnancies. I like to think of it as exercise for my uterus. It is a muscle.  Even if it doesn't open my cervix and end with the birth of my baby, it does help me prepare for labor. (Just to be specific, I'm not talking preterm labor contractions or warning signs.) So what do you think about Braxton Hicks contractions? Photo © Fotolia Practice Contractions originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, February 15th, 2013 at 08:43:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: 5 Reasons to Enjoy a Pregnant Valentine's Day

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5 Reasons to Enjoy a Pregnant Valentine's Day Feb 14th 2013, 04:31 Happy Valentine's Day!  Yes, it's really okay to celebrate while you're pregnant.  (Unless you don't want to celebrate.)  Here are five reasons why you can and should celebrate: Obviously there is someone in your life who likes you enough to get you pregnant or help you get pregnant.  Celebrate that - together! You don't have to worry about birth control. It's true, you are already pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.  Pat yourself on the back and know that you're free from the worry that birth control can add to the mix. Multiple orgasms. (Do I really need to explain that one?) A chance to take a walk on the wild side and try a great sex position that you haven't thought to try before, and perhaps now need to out of necessity. All those crazy hormones?  Engage them fully today and enjoy feeling the love. Be romantic. Be affectionate. Do what feels right for you and your partner, because even if you're not having sex (for whatever reason from 'I don't want to.' to 'I can't because my doctor says so.'), a little bit of oxytocin from cuddling never hurt anyone. What are your Valentine's Day plans? Related: Valentine's Day Inspired Baby Names Valentine's Day Pregnancy Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockPhoto 5 Reasons to Enjoy a Pregnant Valentine's Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 04:31:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Folic Acid May Protect Against Autism in Pregnancy

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Folic Acid May Protect Against Autism in Pregnancy Feb 13th 2013, 07:36 A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that in mothers who had taken folic acid around the time they conceived and in the first months of pregnancy had a lower risk of having a child who was later diagnosed with Autism. Folic Acid has been recommended for many years as a simple and effective way to prevent neural tube defects like Spina Bifida and anencephaly. The minimum dose is 400 micrograms.  You can take this alone or as a part of a regular prenatal vitamin. The important thing to remember is that the optimal timing for this protection is four weeks before conception until eight weeks into a pregnancy. This is very early in pregnancy and not all mothers will know that entire time that they are pregnant, it is nearly impossible to do so.  This means that it is critical that you take folic acid as a part of your daily routine when you are not only trying to conceive, but when you are in your child bearing years. (Keep in mind that only 50% of pregnancies are planned.) This study of 85,000 plus women did not show any changes in the rates of diagnosis for more minor diagnoses of Aspberger's or pervasive developmental delay with no specified origin (PDD-NOS). When did you start taking your prenatal vitamins? Related: Autism and Pregnancy Fevers Autism, Maternal Weight, Diabetes and Blood Pressure Closely Spaced Pregnancies More Likely to Produce an Autistic Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surén P, Roth C, Bresnahan M, et al. Association Between Maternal Use of Folic Acid Supplements and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children. JAMA. 2013;309(6):570-577. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.155925. Photo © iStockPhoto Folic Acid May Protect Against Autism in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 07:36:14. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Quickening: Feeling Your Baby Move

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Quickening: Feeling Your Baby Move Feb 12th 2013, 08:40 Quickening is the word used to describe the feeling a mother experiences as she first feels her baby move. I've often pondered why this word?  It's certainly not the word that women use to describe the moment or the feeling.  Trust me, I've asked a lot of women in my years of working with pregnancy. These first felt movements often occur after 18 weeks in the first time mom and sometimes a bit earlier in second or more timers, but in the end, I think the word comes to represent the feelings of your heart - it picks up a bit, it quickens, as you realize, perhaps for the first time, that there really is a baby in there. What are your thoughts on the subject? Related: Questions About Fetal Movement Quickening Memories 9 Month Calendar Fetal Kick Counts What's up with my belly button? When will my belly show? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Horn Quickening: Feeling Your Baby Move originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 08:40:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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