Before you know it, the moment you’ve been waiting for (and perhaps freaking out about) throughout your entire pregnancy will arrive: childbirth — when you push your baby through your pelvis (ouch) and into the world. And that moment will be demanding not only on you (eight hours of labor! one …
Continue ReadingMorning sickness remedies
The months leading up to becoming pregnant and pregnancy itself are the most important times to concentrate on what you’re eating. We all know the early signs of pregnancy can include morning sickness. So just as you make a plan for labor and delivery and banking your newborn’s cord blood, so should you make a plan …
Continue ReadingExercise for Back Pain During Pregnancy
Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies.We’ve all been there, but there are some remedies that work very successfully.When you start to show, your posture may change, and as a result your back muscles have some new work to do. This article is very clear and gives a …
Continue ReadingCord Blood Banking Pros and Cons
Choosing where and how to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood often brings many questions to light. For instance, if a transplant is needed, and you’ve stored your baby’s cord blood in a public facility, finding a match can be difficult. Private banks may charge a yearly fee after an initial payment. You might want to find one that …
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