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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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: The Best Induction of Labor

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The Best Induction of Labor Nov 13th 2012, 08:44 The week before Thanksgiving is filled with inductions of labor.  Some of these will be for medical reasons, others for social reasons, but either way an induction increases the risks to both mom and baby.  Inducing labor is not something most people are anxious to do. But there is a guide to help you have a calmer, less stressful induction. Related: Best Labor Induction How and Why Labor is Induced Natural Induction Techniques How to Avoid an Induction Types of Induction Induction Birth Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Best Induction of Labor originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 08:44:06. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Cake Pops for Baby Showers

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Cake Pops for Baby Showers Nov 12th 2012, 12:42 I have some talented friends.  One posted a photo of these great cake pops she made to look like rubber ducks for a baby shower and I knew I had to share it with you.  Here's how to make them for your baby shower or party. What's your favorite baby shower favor or cake to make? Related: Rubber Duck Cake Pops What's Your Baby Shower Style? Quiz Butterfly Cake Baby Shower Cookies Baby Shower Decorations Baby Shower Forums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Jen F. Cake Pops for Baby Showers originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 12:42:37. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment

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Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment Nov 12th 2012, 08:26 Every day lots of moms write me to share their stories of disappointment at the results of their ultrasound in regards to the sex of their baby.  This is known as gender disappointment.  While there are also many mothers who don't understand the feelings discussed, I thought that this note from an ultrasound tech, someone who deals with this on a daily basis, was particularly nice: "I'm an ultrasound tech and I totally see so many women who feel the same exact way as you ladies every single day.  Sometimes they are pregnant with #4 or 5 only to get the same sex.  The only thing that gets you going is knowing that once you get this baby in your arms you will feel, 'Wow, I can't picture my life without you!'" -Baz Do Baz's words comfort you? Related: Help When Suffering from Gender Disappointment Readers Share: Coping with Gender Disappointment Could ultrasound be wrong at gender prediction? Readers Share: Was Your Ultrasound Wrong? Telling Your Baby's Sex Via Ultrasound Ultrasound Picture of Girls and Boys It's a boy! It's a girl! Due Date Calculator Sex Selection Pregnancy Week by Week Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Varney Ultrasound Tech Offers Advice on Gender Disappointment originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 08:26:08. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Extra People in the Delivery Room

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Extra People in the Delivery Room Nov 11th 2012, 10:00 On a trip to the  emergency room,  they went to start an IV.  Let's just say, I'm not an easy stick.  So on try number three, a technician throws back the curtain and says, "Oh don't mind me, I'm just here to stock some stuff in the room." I looked at her and as nicely as possible asked, "Can you please wait to do that until after I am done getting this IV?"  She looked at me like I had four heads, so I went on, "It's just that I'm having this painful procedure done and trying to concentrate on relaxing and you're distracting me...  Is there any reason you can't come back in a few minutes?"  She shrugged and left. This quick exchanged reminded me of the many times as a doula when I'm in a labor and delivery room (LDR) and they want to stock the room.  Sometimes the timing is bad, sometimes it's not.  However, when asked, they are usually great about waiting.  You might think it odd that strangers just come into your hospital room while you're in labor for tasks like this, but, that said, I've also encountered maintenance personnel, janitors, inspectors, students and loads of others that you might not expect in the labor room.  Are you ready for the "extras" and what will you say when they come in? Related: Guests in the Delivery Room Delivery Room Don'ts Who's who in the delivery room? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © Dreamstime Extra People in the Delivery Room originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 at 10:00:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Early Miscarriage - Chemical Pregnancy

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Early Miscarriage - Chemical Pregnancy Nov 10th 2012, 09:58 Chemical pregnancies are hard to track. They happen early and maybe often, depending on which source you read. Many women think they've just had a late period. Though, if you're looking you can find them, like the mother who shares her story of a chemical pregnancy. Related: Pregnancy Loss Signs of Miscarriage Do I need a D & C? Ectopic Pregnancy Pregnancy Loss Books What not to say to someone who has had a miscarriage... Pregnancy Loss Guide True Stories of Successful Pregnancies After Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockphoto Early Miscarriage - Chemical Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at 09:58:03. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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