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10 Tips for Dads to Make the Most of Pregnancy 2007-10-26 09:16:00 10 Tips for Dads to Make the Most of Pregnancy
Rub her feet. Doing a hand or foot massage can help relieve a lot of tension and give you some quiet time to talk. I prefer using a mint lotion on my feet to help invigorate myself. Ask her what he preference is for lotion.Clean the bathroom. This might sound like something that is very low priority but who wants to throw up in a dirty toilet? This is one of the best things my husband does for me!Show interest. Yes, you're discussing baby names for the umpteenth time, but it's important to her and ultimately you. Go to appointments when you can, if you have trouble getting away be sure to make it to the big ones like the first heartbeat and the ultrasounds.Take her out to dinner. Don't forget date night! Sometimes it seems like your fetus has taken over your life months before it gets here. Remember to spend time as a couple.Take childbirth classes. Don't worry about turning green or looking silly. These classes will help you tremendous
The Labor Kit Birthing Essentials 2007-10-25 09:20:00 The Labor Kit Birthing Essentials
The Labor Kit Birthing Essentials is designed to be used in your labor and birth experience to help you deal with labor and help promote relaxation for you and your spouse. I love that each item in the kit comes with simple and easy to understand instructions:Stress Ball "squeeze"Back Massager "relax"Mints "breathe"Lip Balm "soothe"Hair Ribbon "tie"Socks "rub"Washcloth "cool"Pen & Pad "record"Organic Sucker "mommy pop"Newborn Onesie "going home"This would make a really cute baby shower gift or present for a dad-to-be. The box it comes in would be easy enough to take with your to the hospital or empty the contents out and fill up your labor bag.I really like that this kit doesn't try to overpower your with scent or other relaxation aromas. This is purely man or woman powered on the labor end of things.I'd probably use a hair band or head band over a ribbon to tie my hair back, but that wouldn't be as attractive in the package. The socks are warm
How Twins Are Made 2007-10-24 09:37:00 How Twins
Are MadeThere are a couple of ways that multiples are conceived:Multiple eggs are released or there is more than one ovulation. Both (or more) eggs are fertilized and you have fraternal twins. This can happen with or without fertility drugs.One egg is release but splits in two. Identical twins are made. This can happen with or without fertility drugs.In cases of IVF, there are usually 3 or more fertilized eggs put back into the uterus. The rationale is that not all of these will implant, though sometimes they do.Once conceived you have a lot of possibilities on placentas, implantation locations, number of amniotic sacs. For example, you can have two babies, two placentas, and two sacs. You can have two babies one placenta, two sacs. It will be important to know exactly what you are dealing with, particularly when it comes to amniotic sacs.How Multiples Are DiscoveredMany people learn about their multiples at an early ultrasound. Although some critics say that before twelve we
5 Signs That You Are Ovulating 2007-10-23 09:15:00 5 Signs You're OvulatingThe key to getting pregnant is ovulation. By pinpointing when you ovulate you will increase your chances of getting pregnant. This can be a simple process or a bit tricky depending on your body and your fertility signals.The good news is that many women have signals that show when they are ovulating. All you need to do is to find them and then you're on your way to trying to get pregnant. 1. Increase in cervical fluid. When you are ovulating, your body increases the amount of cervical fluid. Many women just notice that towards the middle of their cycle they are a bit more moist. This can make sex easier because you usually don't require lubrication from outside sources. Women also report feeling more sexually attractive and attracted to your mate. (The good news is that they seem to have the same feelings when you're ovulating because of pheromones and other not so easily explainable forces.) 2. Your cervix moves forward. You can easily check the
How Due Dates Are Calculated 2007-10-23 09:12:00 How Due Dates Are CalculatedHow are due dates calculated?: Your due date is typically calculated based on the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Pregnancy is 266 days from conception, or about 280 from your LMP. This is 40 weeks or 9 months (give or take a few weeks). * Due Date CalculatorWhat if you don't know when your last period was?: Then your doctor or midwife will use an early ultrasound, the earlier the more accurate, to help you determine your due date. * Ultrasounds - Pregnancy Week by WeekWhen due dates are wrong?: Sometimes a due date is given to you based on your last period, but it turns out to be wrong because of some fluke, like implantation bleeding. Having an accurate due date is important because it can help prevent misleading prenatal test results including prematurity.Watching Your Baby Based on Due Date: If you like to watch your baby grow based on how far along you are in gestation, here are some great places to start: * 9 Months * Pregnancy
Danger Signs in Pregnancy 2007-10-21 19:56:00 Danger Signs in Pregnancy
Most women will have normal pregnancies with no complications whatsoever. It is important, however, to learn the warning signs that something is wrong. Your doctor or midwife should alert you to potential problems that may be specific to your situation, but the general warning signs apply to every pregnancy, even the low risk variety. Your midwife or doctor will routinely screen for potential problems throughout pregnancy. The blood pressure and urine testing that is done, as well as other potential tests, will help you know if you are in a higher risk category. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is important to call your practitioner immediately. They can advise you as to what further steps may be necessary or help you rule out the more serious complications. Delaying care may also make the situation more serious than if care had been begun when you first noticed the symptoms. Danger Signs in Pregnancy SymptomPotential ProblemOther possible Read more:Danger
How Pregnancy Changes Your Belly Button 2007-10-20 12:19:00 How Pregnancy
Changes Your Belly ButtonOkay, it may sound downright silly to devote a whole article to the pregnant belly button - but I get a lot of mail on this topic! So here are the answers to some of the most popular questions about the belly button of a pregnant woman.Question: I have my navel pierced. Do I have to take the belly button ring out during pregnancy? If so, when?Answer: I've had several clients who had their navels pierced prior to becoming pregnant. They have each made different decisions regarding the ring during pregnancy. I have had some people choose to remove it at their practitioners request, though no medical reason was stated, ask your practitioner what is right for you. Some choose to leave it until their bellies got larger and then removed it. A few were forced to remove it as it became uncomfortable at the very end of pregnancy as their abdomens were stretched tautly causing a pulling sensation.And then I've also had some who left it in the whole time w
Calcium Lowers Risk of Pregnancy Complication 2007-10-19 15:52:00 Calcium Lowers Risk of Pregnancy
ComplicationPreeclampsia, a condition that can develop during the second half of pregnancy, is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling of the extremities that doesn’t go away. Regular prenatal care can help detect the condition so that it may be treated early to avoid adverse effects on mother and baby. Women who have had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy and those whose mother or sisters had preeclampsia are more likely to develop the condition, as are teens, women over 40, women with preexisting high blood pressure, women pregnant with their first baby, and expectant mothers of multiples. While the exact cause of preeclampsia is poorly understood, evidence points to dietary factors as a key contributor. Women whose diets are high in calcium are much less likely to develop it.A review of 12 studies on the effects of calcium supplementation during pregnancy, which focused on the risk of developing preeclampsia and o Read more:Calcium
What to Know to Help Healthy Babies Grow 2007-10-18 15:11:00 What to Know to Help Healthy Babies
Grow(ARA) - Choosing the best baby-feeding method can be confusing for new parents. Questions arise: Should we breastfeed? What are the benefits? How do we begin a breastfeeding regimen?Moms-and-dads-to-be can take the guesswork out of this important decision by learning the tips and benefits of breastfeeding from medical experts during National Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August.While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding an infant for a full year, statistics show that only 64 percent of U.S. women breastfeed in the early postpartum period, and only 29 percent of them continue to breastfeed six months after birth."The physiological and emotional benefits of breastfeeding for baby's first year of life are clear for both mothers and babies," said Dr. Nancy Durand, OB/GYN at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Science Centre in Toronto. "From the prevention of allergies in babies to reinforcing the emotional mother-chil
Fertility Window 2007-10-09 10:01:00 Fertility Window
I just had to take the time to share a recent email conversation I have had the pleasure of having with one of my newsletter subscribers.She is a precious lady with 2 children already, but she and her husband were wanting to have another child. They had been trying for a while with no luck.She sent me an email and asked a few questions, which I happily responded to (and any of you are always welcome to send me an email, I love hearing from you). Then, out of the blue, she sent me the following email:"Hi Jennifer,I wanted to let you know the good news. After using your tips, especially about ovulating, my Husband and I finally got pregnant. We are so excited! I just found out yesterday by using a home pregnancy test. I went to the Doctor's today to confirm it...and YES it's true."I was so happy for her, I sent her a congratulations email and I asked if I could share her story and if she would share what she felt made the difference in her finally getting pregnan Read more:Fertility
How to Calculate Your Window of Fertility 2007-10-06 17:49:00 "How to Calculate Your Window
of Fertility
" A typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long, with menstruationoccurring on day 1. The day of ovulation, which normally occurs12 to 16 days before the menstrual period begins, and the fivedays preceding ovulation are a woman's most fertile time. So, forthe average woman, the most fertile window of time is betweendays 10 and 17 of the menstrual cycle. Problem - Most Women aren't Average Since most women aren't average, it is necessary for you topinpoint your own individual fertility window. One way to do thisis to keep a record of your menstrual cycle for eight or moremonths, if possible. Then select your shortest cycle and subtract18 from it. The resulting number is your first potentiallyfertile day. Then subtract 11 from your longest cycle. Theresulting number marks your last potentially fertile day. So, forexample, let's assume that your cycles range from 27 days to 30days over the time you recorded them. In this case, your firstpotentiall
Do's And Don't after Pregnancy 2007-10-06 14:59:00 Do's And Don't after Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the process by which a mammalian female carries a live offspring from conception until it develops to the point where the offspring is capable of living outside the womb. It starts with conception, the process of fertilization to form a zygote, and ends in childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion.1) Always drink plenty of water. During pregnancy it’s important to be well hydrated to maintain enough oxygen for the baby. Water is best for you, followed by fruit juices. Avoid carbonated soda which fills you up with gas and gives you empty calories.2) When you are pregnant, you should be sure to wash all raw vegetables prior to consumption. Raw vegetables have the potential to carry toxoplasmosis, which is a parasite that is typically carried in the feces of cats. It can sometimes get into the soil and contaminate fruits or vegetables.3) The optimum pregnancy diet should be relatively low in protein at the beginning, then increase it only slightly
Pregnancy Secrets 2007-10-04 23:13:00 PregnancySecrets
"What Most Women Who Are Trying To Get Pregnant Don't Know" Secret #1 - Intimate Moisturizers Were you aware of the fact that simply using the wrong lubrication when having sex can significantly reduce your chances of getting pregnant? Most store bought lubricants will actually damage the sperm. If you are using these types of lubrication, you could be reducing your chances of conceiving in HALF! However, there are a couple of good alternatives that you can use. Believe it or not, you can actually use egg whites (just make sure they are not straight from the refrigerator - can you say COLD!). Be sure just to use the egg white and not the egg yolk. If the thought of using an egg for lubrication just isn't your cup of tea, then there is an even better solution. It is a product called Pre-Seed and is specifically designed to not be harmful to sperm, yet provide great lubrication and moisturiz
6 Ways Parenting Can Make You a Better Partner 2007-10-04 16:22:00 6 Ways Parenting
Can Make You a Better Partner
He leaves his shoes at odd angles in the living room, his dirty socks on a bedroom chair and his papers all over the dining room table. It used to drive me crazy, but then I realized: I love him and I ought to be more easy-going. Am I talking about my son? No, I’m talking about my husband.The very same behaviors parents learn to accept – albeit grudgingly – in our beloved children can cause much marital grief, unless we allow our most sophisticated parenting insights to carry over to the rest of our lives. The same crucial attitudes and values we use with our kids can help enrich our relationships with our spouses, too.Here’s 6 ways you can apply some hard-won parenting skills toward enhancing your marriage:1. Tolerance2. Playfulness3. Appreciation4. Empathy5. Flexibility6. Purposefulness1. Tolerance – The mood in a house becomes much more positive when you’re able to accept – even appreciate – your partner’s occasionally
Critical Days to Months of a Baby 2007-10-03 19:32:00 Critical Days to Months
of a BabyYour Child’s Growing BrainA child’s brain grows most rapidly during the first year of life. So what canparents do to encourage brainy babies? The answer will surprise you.What You Need to Know to Give Your Child the Best StartCommon sense is making a comeback. Dietitians are telling us not to eat so much. Financial advisors counsel against high-risk investments. And when it comes to child development, experts are taking a back-to-basics approach. The way to promote healthy brain growth in your child is not by playing classical music or buying fancy high-tech toys. It’s with lots of love, a stable home and caring, supportive adults.The latest brain studies indicate that our basic nurturing impulses as parents give babies exactly what their growing brains want. But all too often, experts warn, in our attempts to make our kids smarter with so-called brain-building gadgets, activity-filled schedules and complex computer games, we don’t make time for
Ectopic Pregnancy 2007-10-27 09:54:00 Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is the number one cause of death of women in the first trimester of pregnancy. With the numbers of ectopic pregnancies on the rise, it is important to understand more about ectopic pregnancies.Some FactsWhen we think of the term ectopic pregnancy we frequently imagine a pregnancy that has occurred in the fallopian tube. This is an accurate representation about 95% of the time. The other forms of ectopic pregnancy are: abdominal, ovarian, cornual, and cervical.While we don't always know the cause of an ectopic pregnancy there are certain risk factors that we can notice:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) or SalpingitisInfertilityPrevious Ectopic PregnanciesPrevious pelvic or abdominal surgeryEndometriosisPrevious Tubal LigationIntrauterine device in placeHow do you know?There are several symptoms of an ectopic, some of which are "normal" pregnancy occurrences.If you suspect that you are pregnant and have any of these symptoms, call your practitioner:Vag
Sleeping like a baby 2007-10-27 09:54:00 Sleeping like a babyDuring my first pregnancy, as morning sickness and the reality of of the exhaustion set in, I couldn't stay awake. I would literally get up at 9 AM, work for 2 hours, and come home and go back to sleep until early evening. Eat dinner and hit the hay for the night.The second trimester brought some relief to both the exhaustion and the morning sickness, but presented new problems, namely aches and pains. However, at this stage it wasn't anything that a few pillows couldn't cure.At the end of my pregnancy our bed looked like a pillow factory; my husband could rarely fit in our bed with me and the pillows, and I would lie awake at night for long periods of time.These scenarios aren't very different for pregnant women any where, though there are different types of problems with sleep in pregnancy.First TrimesterAt this point your mind and your body can play a tug of war with your sleep.Your body may be forcing you into naps that you aren't used to or don't want. On Read more:Sleeping
Telling the Gender with Ultrasound 2007-10-27 09:28:00 Telling the Gender with Ultrasound
Many families rely on ultrasound to tell the gender or sex of their new baby. How accurate that report is will depend on many factors including the age of the baby, the equipment used, the technician, and the cooperation of the baby. One of my pet peeves is that people take ultrasound for granted when it comes to gender determination. Not only can ultrasound be inaccurate, but there is also what I call the "Absence of Penis = Girl" theory. This theory states that if the ultrasound technician fails to find a penis the baby is automagically a girl. Here are some ultrasound of different "parts" for your viewing. You will see that clearly a girl is more than the absence of a penis.Erect Penis Penis From Beneath Penis From Beneath 35 Weeks Labia Labia at 34 Weekssource:about.com Read more:Telling
Fetal Kick Counts 2007-11-02 09:22:00 Fetal Kick Counts
Is my baby okay?One of the most frequently asked questions is that of the baby's health and well-being. While a window into the womb is a great idea, it just doesn't work that way. However, we have found a simple fetal monitoring technique that you can use at home to help alleviate some of your fears.Fetal Kick Counts are becoming very popular among practitioners everywhere. They are simple, free, and anyone can do. While all babies move in different amounts and different times, most healthy babies will move frequently in your uterus. It is also a great way to notice decreased fetal movements.The Fetal Kick Count is done in many ways. This is but one of the ways of counting and recording your baby's movement.The first thing you want to do is pick your babies most active time of the day to begin.Do not set yourself for panic by waiting until the quiet times. Take a piece of paper and write down the time you start paying attention, put a check mark on the paper every
Preterm Labor Signs and Symptoms 2007-11-01 15:50:00 Preterm Labor Signs and Symptoms Premature labor, also known as preterm labor, is a very serious complication of pregnancy. This is defined as labor that begins prior to 37 weeks gestation. Unfortunately, many women do not understand the signs of premature labor. Early detection can help prevent premature birth and possibly enable you to carry your pregnancy to term or to give your baby a better chance of survival. Signs of Premature Labor Call your practitioner if you have any of the following: Contractions or cramps, more than 5 in one hour Bright red blood from your vagina Swelling or puffiness of the face or hands, a sign of preeclampsia Pain during urination, possible urinary tract, bladder or kidney infection Sharp or prolonged pain in your stomach (preeclampsia signs) Acute or continuous vomiting (preeclampsia signs) Sudden gush of clear, watery fluid from your vagina Low, dull backache Intense pelvic pressure Prevention of Preterm Labor While not all cases of pret
Fainting and Dizziness in Pregnancy 2007-11-01 15:49:00 Fainting is common during pregnancy. The blood may pool in the lower body and the brain may become temporarily deprived of oxygen, causing fainting or dizziness. Suggestions:Avoid standing for long periods of time While standing practice contracting and relaxing your leg and buttocks muscles to help blood return to your head When resting lay on your side as opposed to your back When sitting return to standing slowly Don't get out of a hot bath too quickly Keep cool in hot weather If you feel faint, sit to avoid injury and place your head lower than your body, kneeling on all fours works too Make sure you blood sugar isn't low, eat small protein rich snacks throughout the day Shiatsu points Lung 9 (LU9) and Heart 7 (HT7) together, if done by someone else, or separately if alone, for 5-7 seconds, repeat three times, then do the same to the opposite arm Read more:Pregnancy
How long does it take to get pregnant? 2007-11-06 08:58:00 How long does it take to get pregnant
?Once you discontinue the use of birth control, and try to become pregnant: 25% in the first month60% in six months75% in nine months80% in twelve months90% in eighteen monthsWhen it takes a year or longer of actively trying to conceive, it is generally recommended that you see your practitioner for advice. Infertility can be the reason you have not conceived. Approximately 30% of infertility is caused by male factors, 30% to female factors, and the rest is either a combination or the cause hasn't been found. About.com
How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defects 2007-11-06 08:57:00 How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defectsby Paula Kurtzweil If you plan to have children some day, here's important information for the future mother-to-be: Think folate now. Folate is a B vitamin found in a variety of foods and added to many vitamin and mineral supplements as folic acid, a synthetic form of folate. Folate is needed both before and in the first weeks of pregnancy and can help reduce the risk of certain serious and common birth defects called neural tube defects, which affect the brain and spinal cord. The tricky part is that neural tube defects can occur in an embryo before a woman realizes she's pregnant. That's why it's important for all women of childbearing age (15 to 45) to include folate in their diets: If they get pregnant, it reduces the chance of the baby having a birth defect of the brain or spinal cord. "Adequate folate should be eaten daily and throughout the childbearing years," said Elizabeth Yetley, Ph.D., a registered dietitian a
The Myth of a Vaginal Exam 2007-11-05 08:55:00 The Myth of a Vaginal ExamVaginal exams. I don't know a single woman who likes them.However, there is a myth perpetuated in our society that vaginal exams at the end of pregnancy are beneficial. The common belief is that by doing a vaginal exam one can tell that labor will begin soon. This is not the case.Most practitioners will do an initial vaginal exam at the beginning of pregnancy to do a pap smear, and other testing. Then they don't do any until about the 36 week mark, unless complications arise that call for further testing or to assess the cervix. If your practitioner wants to do a vaginal exam at every visit, you should probably question them as to why.Vaginal exams can measure certain things:Dilation: How far your cervix has opened. 10 centimeters being the widest.Ripeness: The consistency of your cervix. It starts out being firm like the tip of your nose, softening to what your ear lobe feels like and eventually feeling like the inside of your cheek.Effacement: This is how
Couvade Syndrome 2007-11-05 08:52:00 Couvade Syndrome
Dads, have you ever noticed that you were gaining weight along with your partner's pregnancy? Do you find yourself feel queasy at certain times of the day? Have you experienced appetite changes? Then you may be experiencing Couvade Syndrome.Couvade comes from the french word couvee meaning "to hatch". It has come to mean a man having a "sympathetic pregnancy." Yes, ladies, this means that your partner could start to vomit, gain weight, and have many of the "joys" associated with pregnancy.Generally, couvade syndrome begins in the end of the first trimester and increases in severity until the third trimester. The only known cure for couvade is -- birth.Some people have doubted the reality of couvade syndrome. These doubters say that the weight gain that the father may experience is caused by the eating habits of the mother, nerves, or other changes that pregnancy makes in one's life. The vomiting? Of course, that is blamed on nerves, too.What do the dads have to say ab
Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts - The Do's 2007-11-17 10:45:00 Follow these helpful hints to ensure your spouse a healthy pregnancy:Get all her essential vitamins and minerals every day. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women need a lot more iron when pregnant. And sometimes it's hard to get enough by eating alone. Ask your doctor if your spouse should be taking a daily prenatal vitamin or multivitamin. Get 400 micrograms (or 0.4 mg) of folic acid daily in her diet. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, getting enough folic acid (or folate) reduces the chances of some birth defects. Some women eat lots of certain foods and others take multivitamins to get enough folic acid during pregnancy. Eat a healthy diet. Load her up on fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains (such as whole-wheat breads or crackers). Eat plenty of calcium-rich foods (such as non-fat or low-fat yogurt, milk, and broccoli) that your baby needs for strong bones and teeth. If you live in areas where fruits and veget Read more:Pregnancy
Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts - The Don'ts 2007-11-17 10:43:00 Help your spouse steer clear of these pregnancy no-nos to help keep her and the baby safe and healthy: Avoid fish with lots of mercury in her diet. Get correct information from your dietician on what fish to eat and what fish to avoid when she is pregnant. Don't disregard food borne illness. Eat, cook, handle and clean food safely! According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, food borne illness can cause serious health problems - or even death for both mother and baby. Protect her from using chemicals. Products including herbicides, pesticides, paint, stains, and some cleaning solutions may be harmful to your baby. If she must use these things, make sure she wears gloves, a mask, and keeps the room well-ventilated. Don't let her clean or change a cat's litter box. This could put her at risk for an infection called toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite that cats can carry in their feces. Toxoplasmosis can harm a fetus. Don't let her take Read more:Pregnancy
Early Pregnancy Checklist 2007-11-23 08:10:00 Congratulations, you're pregnant! Although it may seem early, there are plenty of things you'll need to do during your first trimester -- like eating well and getting lots of sleep.Schedule your first prenatal visit with your practitioner when you're about nine weeks along. Plan on seeing your practitioner every four weeks.Avoid alcohol, drugs and cigarettes.If your immunizations are not up to date, let your practitioner know.Drink lots of fluids, especially water (8 to 10 glasses a day).Stick to a diet naturally high in folic acid (oranges, melons and dark green vegetables).Eat plenty of iron-rich foods (whole grains, beans, raisins and nuts).Keep your blood sugar level elevated by eating lots of high-protein and high-carbohydrate foods such as breads, brown rice, potatoes and cheese.As a general rule, avoid medication and consult with your doctor before taking any.Get plenty of sleep, and try to nap if you feel tired during the day.Exercise, but moderately. Don't start a new exer Read more:Early
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Avoiding Food Hazards in Pregnancy 2007-11-22 08:16:00 It seems like every time you turn around someone is telling pregnant women to avoid something. Unfortunately food preparation is included in the list of cautions. However, with a few simple rules you can have a carefree and safe pregnancy.Most pregnant women know that they are to avoid or minimize things that have little or no nutritional value, like caffeine, sweets, processed foods, etc.. However, there are some things that also need to be watched for in general:SalmonellaThis is usually traceable to eggs and chicken meat. This means no more licking the cake batter spoon! You should always ensure that your eggs and meats are cooked thoroughly. When using a cutting board for chicken be sure to wash it prior to using it for another food, particularly things like raw vegetables.Symptoms can include: headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, shivering or fever. Usually symptoms occur within 12-48 hours after infection and lasts about 2-3 days. Only if it is severe will treatment usuall Read more:Pregnancy
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Hypnosis for Labor 2007-11-21 08:17:00 Mind Over MatterWhen you say the word hypnosis most people think of a hypnotic trance where the woman is completely asleep or unaware of what is going on with her body while she gives birth. This is far from the truth."(Most people believe) that it is some New Age-y bizarre class where the mom goes into a TV trance at the beginning of labor and comes out after the baby is born. It's so much simpler and normal than that. So many clients have noted how the techniques learned in class can be used in all sorts of life situations, well beyond the birth of the baby," explains Kristen Olberz, RN, HBCE, an educator and labor and delivery nurse.The techniques used were frequently mind numbing and altering, and that's if you were awake. Much of the work behind hypnobirth started with her births and her research into Dr. Grantley Dick-Read's birth philosophy of birth without fear. This total relaxation of the body can help alleviate fear, tension and therefore pain. Many childbirth classes bel Read more:Hypnosis
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