About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Last Few Days to Vote for Readers' Choice Awards

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Last Few Days to Vote for Readers' Choice Awards Mar 15th 2013, 17:10 Don't forget to vote in the Readers' Choice Awards. This weekend is your last few days to vote as the polls close early next week. Then we'll tabulate all the votes and announce the winners. Are you as excited as I am? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Few Days to Vote for Readers' Choice Awards originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, March 15th, 2013 at 17:10:38. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Fifth Disease and Pregnancy

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Fifth Disease and Pregnancy Mar 14th 2013, 11:57 Fifth Disease is something that is contagious and that can be serious for pregnant women.  Those at greatest risk include moms who have older children or who have jobs working with children, like day care workers, teachers, etc. The good news is that the vast majority of women may already be immune to Fifth Disease. Have you had a scare with Fifth Disease? Related: Fifth Disease in Pregnancy Reader Share: Have you had Fifth Disease in Pregnancy? Pregnancy: The Second Time Around Photo © Dreamstime Fifth Disease and Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 at 11:57:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: St. Patrick's Day Baby Names - Irish Baby Names

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St. Patrick's Day Baby Names - Irish Baby Names Mar 13th 2013, 08:50 So you're due any day and you realized that St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Are you going to choose a St. Patrick's Day inspired baby name? It might surprise you that many people actually do choose names for their baby based on what happens near the time or birth or even the conception, so why not choose a holiday inspired baby name? If that's not the naming tradition you use, tell me a bit about how you choose a name. I find it so interesting. I know so many people who pick names out way in advance and yet our last baby took three weeks to get named... Then again, I know that there are others out there who take a really long time to name their babies. I was just reading somewhere the other day about people who change their baby's name after birth and that number was rising. I wonder if people took more time or if they didn't name before birth if that number would drop. Most places don't require you have a name before you leave the hospital, though it's easier on them paperwork wise. Related: Irish Baby Names Baby Naming Advice Baby Name Hints Baby Name Books Baby Names Forum PR: wait... I: wait... L: wait... LD: wait... I: wait... wait... Rank: wait... Traffic: wait... Price: wait... C: wait... St. Patrick's Day Baby Names - Irish Baby Names originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 08:50:00. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: What do your baby's kicks say?

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What do your baby's kicks say? Mar 12th 2013, 09:32 Have you ever wondered what your baby's kicks meant about your baby's personality?  Lots of moms and dads try to establish some kind of meaning to the kicks, rolls and punches of baby. Do the frequency of the kicks or type of kicks have any meaning? Related: Things You Think You Know From Baby's Kicks Baby Personality Kick Quiz Can you tell baby's personality from kicks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Fotolia What do your baby's kicks say? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 09:32:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Easter Pregnancy Announcement

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Easter Pregnancy Announcement Mar 11th 2013, 21:41 Telling your family that there is a baby on the way is fun and a bit nerve wrecking. Whether it is a real surprise or almost expected, people will remember it forever. Trying to find a neat way to tell your family that you're pregnant? Well here are some ideas from others who found out on Easter: Easter Idea #1 Easter Idea #2 There are also some ideas for baby shower games that use Easter ideas or products. Related: Easter Baby Names Easter Themed Baby Showers Easter Egg Nursery Hunt Easter Egg Baby Wishes When to Share a Pregnancy Announcement More Pregnancy Announcement Stories Photo © iStockPhoto Easter Pregnancy Announcement originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, March 11th, 2013 at 21:41:30. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Cesarean Rates Vary Widely - Choose Wisely

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Cesarean Rates Vary Widely - Choose Wisely Mar 7th 2013, 09:15 A new study out in Health Affairs shows that cesarean rates vary widely depending on the hospital. Some hospitals have cesarean section rates as low as 2% while others are as high as about 70%. This wide of a range is due to how doctors practice as opposed to what women need. Currently the cesarean is the number one surgical procedure done in the United States. About one in three babies is born this way. The reason that this is of concern is because of the added risk to babies, moms and future pregnancies. I'd also be lying if I didn't say that insurers, including Medicaid, are concerned because of the added costs in this and future pregnancies. My take home message for you is that your choice of provider and place of birth is critical in terms of what your risk of surgery really is in labor. While you might think it's more about your medical history or choices you make in labor, ultimately the choice of where and with whom to have your baby is primary prevention when it comes to cesarean section rates. How did you pick your provider? Related: 5 Ways to Avoid a C-Section Switching OBs in Pregnancy Cesarean Section: Step by Step Cesarean Scar Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source: Kozhimannil, Katy Backes, Law, Michael R., & Virnig, Beth A. (2013). Cesarean Delivery Rates Vary Tenfold Among US Hospitals; Reducing Variation May Address Quality And Cost Issues. Health Affairs, 32(3), 527-535. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1030     Photo © Rigg Cesarean Rates Vary Widely - Choose Wisely originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 at 09:15:34. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Feet Grow a Size in Pregnancy

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Feet Grow a Size in Pregnancy Mar 6th 2013, 23:14 If you've heard me talk recently about my shoes, it's about how my feet have grown about half a size since my last pregnancy. Now I'd heard the old wives tale that your feet can grow while you're pregnant, but after seven kids, I hadn't found this to be true. But man, if that last kid didn't get me! Now we have proof that pregnancy does alter your foot size, by as much as a whole size. In addition to this, the scholarly article also talks about supporting the foot in general in pregnancy as the best thing for mom and her tired, aching feet. How do your feet feel in pregnancy? Related: Swollen Feet in Pregnancy Video What can I do with my rings if my fingers swell in pregnancy?   Source: Segal, Neil A., Boyer, Elizabeth R., Teran-Yengle, Patricia, Glass, Natalie A., Hillstrom, Howard J., & Yack, H. John. (2013). Pregnancy Leads to Lasting Changes in Foot Structure. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 92(3), 232-240 210.1097/PHM.1090b1013e31827443a31827449. Photo © Fotolia Feet Grow a Size in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at 23:14:02. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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