Yesterday a study came out discussing the effects of drinking in moderation while pregnant. While some are adamantly opposed, some Ob/Gyns are making the case for having a glass of wine a couple of times a week. How does it affect your unborn baby? Read here for more information.
Continue ReadingPrenatal massage – right way, wrong way?
We’ve been reading a lot about the merits of prenatal massage (and those few who think it’s nonesense) and were surprised to come upon a difference of opinion regarding position: on the tummy with hole in the table for your belly, or on your side, following conventional wisdom about the dangers of laying on your …
Continue ReadingPregnancy Complications, the Next Generation
Women who were born prematurely have a significantly higher risk of complications during their own pregnancies, a new study has found. Researchers in Quebec compared the pregnancies of 7,405 women who had been born before 37 weeks of gestation with those of 16,714 women born at term. The study, published online last week in the …
Continue ReadingWhen should I go to the Hospital?
When should I go to the hospital? It’s one of the most difficult things to discern, especially for first-time moms. “We definitely get a lot of calls from moms asking if they should come in,” says Jessie Tinglan, Nurse Manager of McLaren Lapeer’s Birth Center. “It can be hard to tell when labor starts.” Although …
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