About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Length of Pregnancy Can Vary

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Length of Pregnancy Can Vary Aug 8th 2013, 01:19 I have to admit, that even writing those words makes me snicker. While there is a study out this week on the length of human gestation or pregnancy varying - it seems like old news. We have often talked about due dates in terms of being the guesswork within certain parameters. This study does little to further what we already know. What they did do was to look at gestation length from the standpoint of ovulation. So many times women do not know when they ovulated, therefore the practice of using the "average" of the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) became fairly standard. In fact, while ovulation based prediction would be more accurate, even when women know this date, many doctors still go by the LMP. This study looked at just over 100 babies born to well educated, younger, women who had no problems getting pregnant and no health histories. This means that they study results may not be applicable to you. While I don't want to say the study doesn't offer much, it is a nice starting point for future research. I would love to see women be able to use information they gather from ovulation as a way to help predict when their baby will be born, it would give us better luck but also wider windows and hopefully less panic on the part of all involved. What are your thoughts on the study or using ovulation to predict the due date? Source: Jukic, A.M., Baird, D.D., Weinberg, C.R., McConnaughey, D.R., & Wilcox, A.J. (2013). Length of human pregnancy and contributors to its natural variation. Human Reproduction. doi: 10.1093/humrep/det297 Photo © Dreamstime Length of Pregnancy Can Vary originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 at 01:19:19. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Do Extroverts Breastfeed Longer?

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Do Extroverts Breastfeed Longer? Aug 7th 2013, 00:58 While it is recommended that babies be breastfed a minimum of one year by the American Academy of Pediatrics, we know that only slightly more than a quarter of babies in the United States are still nursing at this point. So, the next obvious place to start looking is to why women make it to the year mark and others don't. So this new study looked at slightly more than 600 women in interviews. If the mother had listed herself as an extrovert, she was more likely, not only to have breastfed, but to have done so for longer. I can certainly say that we all know someone who fits into this category, but the truth is that it's only one question or piece to a very large puzzle. Maybe the introverts didn't even show up this day - like me. While one person does not a study make, I do want to point out that when my family found out I was breastfeeding, they asked me if I blindfolded the baby while she nursed. That is how much of an introvert I am. (I didn't.) I also breastfed plenty long, more often than not, past the 12 month mark. But this isn't really about me, nor the 600+ women in the study. It's about finding all these pieces and putting them together. I think it may be easier for an extrovert to ask for help, particularly if it was unexpected or intense. It can also be overwhelming to be needed by someone 24/7, as moms are for all babies. So, here's what I say, breastfeed and get the support you need, the way you need it, and meet your own goals. Don't let studies like this bother you. It's meant more for puzzlers at this point. If it causes you anxiety - drop it! So, are you an introvert or extrovert? How long did you or do you plan to nurse? What could someone do to help you meet your goals? Source: Amy Brown. Maternal trait personality and breastfeeding duration: the importance of confidence and social support. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2013; DOI: 10.1111/jan.12219 Photo © Fotolia Do Extroverts Breastfeed Longer? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 at 00:58:19. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy

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Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy Aug 6th 2013, 15:22 Normally you hear about women who are obsessed with pregnancy.  The truth is, sometimes the men are just as bad as the women.  A dad who suffers from being overzealous might be too involved in the pregnancy.  Perhaps he's one of the "dreaded" me who constantly refer to every pregnancy symptom as something that "we" experience rather than just the mom-to-be. So what's the scoop in your house?  Which one of you wears the overzealous pants? Related: Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy Readers Share: Did your partner drive your nuts in pregnant? Do you suffer from pregnancy obsession? Sympathetic Pregnancy (Couvade Syndrome) Photo © iStockPhoto Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at 15:22:24. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Join Me for a Breastfeeding Twitter Chat

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Join Me for a Breastfeeding Twitter Chat Aug 6th 2013, 10:52 Today from 1-2 p.m. ET. I'll be talking breastfeeding with the March of Dimes at @RobinPregnancy. We are using the hashtags #pregnancychat and #wbw13. Come to ask questions, share stories and more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join Me for a Breastfeeding Twitter Chat originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at 10:52:07. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Keeping a Positive Attitude While Breastfeeding

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Keeping a Positive Attitude While Breastfeeding Aug 5th 2013, 08:37 Let's face it, sometimes it's easy to get down about breastfeeding. I can very clearly remember thinking that everything that was "wrong" with parenting was the fault of breastfeeding.  (This was usually at 2 a.m. when I was alone.)  There were some tricks I tried to keep my spirits up for those moments when it was difficult.  One of those things was to have breastfeeding affirmations posted around the house.  While it would have been cool to have someone else to tell me positive things about what I was doing, affirmations were a close second. So, you can also get the affirmations by following me below on Twitter and Facebook for daily affirmations. I just used 3 x 5 cards and would right things and stick them on the mirror or the changing table. Sure, my husband thought I was a bit crazy but it did help. I also knew what sites to surf during the 3 a.m. feedings to keep me feeling positive. What do you do to keep a positive attitude? What are your favorite affirmations for breastfeeding? Twin Breastfeeding Affirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Fotolia Keeping a Positive Attitude While Breastfeeding originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, August 5th, 2013 at 08:37:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: A Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace

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A Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Aug 4th 2013, 11:37 As more mothers breastfeed and breastfeed longer, workplaces are responding with better facilities for the breastfeeding mother.  Now, some of this is mandated by the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), depending on your business size, but some is good willed nature to help employees. Ways that a business can help are numerous and can include both facilities to help you nurse your baby on site, like on-site daycare or it can include the use of pump facilities to help you easily express and store breastmilk for your baby. What do you have available at your place of business? Related: Tips for Pumping Breastmilk Can Working Moms Breastfeed? How to Set Up a Lactation Room Photo © MDYH A Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, August 4th, 2013 at 11:37:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: What will you say to your baby at birth?

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What will you say to your baby at birth? Aug 2nd 2013, 09:31 I never gave much thought as to how I would greet my baby. Sure, I'd imagined the moment. I'd be sweaty, but somehow still looking fabulous. The room would still and be quiet as my newborn emerged, looking more like a baby model than someone who had just been forcefully shoved from a small hole into a brightly lit room. I'd smile, the baby would smile back. It would be beautiful. Then I had a baby. Sure, it was still beautiful, just not pretty from an external view. I know I said something heartfelt and what was on my brain and heart at that moment. It was probably something that was a mixture of awe and exhaustion. As I've been working with couples, I've seen a few plan what they wanted to say to their baby at birth, wanting those first moments to be extra special. It always makes me smile. So, I've started asking other moms and dads if they'd like to think about it ahead of time. Have you considered it? What would you say if you could choose? What did you say to other kids, if you have any? Photo © Kati Molin - Fotolia.com What will you say to your baby at birth? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, August 2nd, 2013 at 09:31:50. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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