About Pregnancy & Childbirth: How many babies are born prematurely?

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How many babies are born prematurely? Nov 4th 2013, 09:27 11.5% of pregnancies in the United States prematurely in the United States, that over 450,000 babies. Being born too early can cause a host of issues ranging from the death of your baby to life long learning problems. Even if your baby lives and has no problems that last lengthy periods of time, those early days and months in the NICU can leave their marks on families both in terms of the experience and in the costs associated with the care for preterm babies. Every year the March of Dimes puts out a report card to let us know how the US is doing as well as the individual states. While we finally have a handful of states who score an A, the overall score in the US is a C. My state is a C with a 12.7% rate of prematurity. November is National Prematurity Awareness Month and November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day. The will be hosting several Twitter chats this month on a variety of topics. I hope you'll stop by and join them at @MarchofDimes. So what can you do to prevent prematurity for your baby? The first thing is to know the signs of preterm labor and to seek help immediately if you see any of them. It's better to call your midwife or doctor and be wrong, than to call too late. Other than that, get regular prenatal care, talk to your practitioner about concerns and get educated about the end of pregnancy. What's your state's preterm rate? Have you ever had a scare of preterm labor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How many babies are born prematurely? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at 09:27:02. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: When Dads Write Birth Stories

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When Dads Write Birth Stories Nov 3rd 2013, 09:17 I always make it a point to write out my birth story after the baby is born. I think it's a nice gift for my baby and cathartic for me. Being a childbirth educator and doula, my version always reads like a semi-technical manual with a few niceties thrown in. I want to complain about something or focus on small details. When my husband gifted me with his version of our son's birth it was such a neat gift. I was able to see the birth in a whole different light. He saw it as this amazing thing. He was proud of me and in awe. He was moved to tears but the process. Have you asked your partner to write out their version? What was their response? Dad's Guide to Childbirth Having Your Partner Catch Your Baby When Dads Write Birth Stories originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at 09:17:18. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom?

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Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom? Nov 1st 2013, 09:10 Lots of celebrity moms having babies and announcing pregnancies. Like Morena Baccarin who had a natural breech birth in a hospital recently, Kate Winslet, Thandie Newton, and more. Are we simply paying more attention to celebrities or are they really having more babies? It's hard to tell but even people who don't have kids of their own tell me that they find themselves really caught up in the whole celebrity baby craze. Though most have a hard time explaining what they find so fascinating about it. While some claim that it's a really poor use of time, other think it's harmful. They say that the fascination is hard on the celebrities and moms alike. Others claim that the watching will happen whether they are doing it or someone else is, so they might as well enjoy it. There are even some who think that celebrity pregnancies can be a useful teaching tool to talk about various topics, like vaginal birth after cesarean, home birth, scheduled cesareans, etc. What celebrity moms do you follow and why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Jason Merritt/Getty Images Celebrity Pregnancy: A Baby Boom? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, November 1st, 2013 at 09:10:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Baby Names for Halloween

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Baby Names for Halloween Oct 31st 2013, 08:46 Fall has a lot of fun holidays, but Halloween is one that you might not associate with potential baby names. But if you have a fun loving spirit, you might really think about some of the names that are out there that might be really great for a baby born near Halloween. Frank or Frankie, anyone? What do you consider a great Halloween baby name? Related: Halloween Baby Names Halloween Pregnancy Announcements Baby Naming Advice Halloween Pregnancy Costumes Baby Name Hints Baby Name Books Baby Names for Halloween originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at 08:46:26. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Last Minute Halloween Costumes in Pregnancy

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Last Minute Halloween Costumes in Pregnancy Oct 30th 2013, 10:35 I spotted this outfit one morning at preschool - it's a great way to have a last minute costume while pregnant. While this saying might not be your favorite, you can certainly make a quick maternity t-shirt and some puffy paint to add your own.  Here are some of my ideas: Let me out! Due in___ Shake, Rattle & Roll Eviction Notice (List Due Date) Bun in the Oven This belly is my Halloween costume. What would your t-shirt say? Related: 6 Great Halloween Costumes for Pregnancy Types of Maternity Halloween Costumes Halloween Baby Names Halloween Pregnancy Costumes Photo Gallery Halloween Pregnancy Announcements Add Your Pregnancy Halloween Costume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Photo © REW Last Minute Halloween Costumes in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 at 10:35:17. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Hands Off the Belly!

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Hands Off the Belly! Oct 28th 2013, 22:05 Strangers touching your belly happens so frequently in pregnancy, it's often thought of as a side effect of pregnancy. The problem is not simply that it's strangers, but friends and family too. Most people simply don't like to be touched without giving consent. Now some pregnant women feel differently, particularly if it's someone they know. One mom said, "I know they just want to be a part of a miracle, who can resist?" But there are just as many moms who says - Hands off! Now in Pennsylvania, a man is being charged after hugging a pregnant neighbor and touching her belly. The mother-to-be called the cops. Apparently you can be charged with harassment if you touch someone with the intent to harm, annoy or alarm them. My guess is the technicality here will be trying to prove the intent, even if the product was harm, annoyance or alarm for the mother-to-be. So nuisance to deal with or chargeable offense? Where do you draw the line personally? Hands off the belly! Moms weigh in on belly touching Photo © Fotolia Hands Off the Belly! originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at 22:05:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Crazy Things You Do When You're Overdue

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Crazy Things You Do When You're Overdue Oct 28th 2013, 09:28 Thirteen years ago today, it was an average Saturday. My nine year old daughter was preparing for her big Girl Scout trip the next day. My sons were raking leaves and jumping in them. And I was 41+ weeks pregnant. I really was looking forward to going with my daughter's troop on their trip. It had been a long time since I'd been spelunking and I really missed it.I knew this wasn't going to be the down and dirty trip that I was used to from high school and college, but it would still be fun. We were going to a local cave where you could walk upright the entire time and not a single area was even slightly dangerous, but it was still a cave! That's when I got the call. The Girl Scout leaders, upon seeing that I'd signed up to come had decided that I wasn't going to be allowed to go simply because I was pregnant. I was horrified. First of all, weren't I a better judge than they were of what I could handle? It was less than a mile track. Second of all, my daughter really wanted me to go and I knew I was about to be really busy with a new baby. Quickly my emotions turned to anger and frustration. I eventually decided I'd show up, what were they going to do to me? Kick me out? Let's just say that my anger and indignation was scaring my husband. He knows to be worried when I am in that "mood." Well, as luck would have it, I went into labor in the middle of the night before I could show up for my confrontation at the caves. And after one of my fastest labors, a cool 12ish hours, I was holding a squishy newborn daughter in my arms. So my older daughter missed her caving trip and her mom didn't get to go with her. But all was forgiven as I had finally given her the sister she so desperately wanted. I guess I owe them both a spelunking trip! So, what's the craziest thing you've tried to do when you were past your due date? Did other people mind? How did you react? 101 Things to Do When You're Overdue or Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crazy Things You Do When You're Overdue originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at 09:28:38. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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