This article has tips on what to think about when selecting your baby name.
Diagnostic Ultrasound In Pregnancy – Is It Necessary?
The journal, Obstetrics and Gynecology, estimated that over half of all pregnant women in 1990 had undergone diagnostic ultrasound, yet research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that 80 percent of all pregnant women are very low risk and do not need ultrasounds. The unnecessary ultrasounds cost about $1 Billion per year.
Any woman who is told she needs an ultrasound should ask about the potential benefits of the test and the risks of the procedure. …
Healthy Pregnancy Tip: Supplements To Avoid
Knowing which supplements are safe to take during pregnancy and which to avoid, can be confusing. This article discusses two supplements and one common drink ingredient that scientists have cautioned women against taking whilst pregnant as they have the potential to harm the fetus.
Maternity Leave Challenges in the US Today
Although 163 countries provide guaranteed paid maternity leave for new mothers, the United States does not. In fact, this maternity leave statistic puts the US in the same boat with Lesotho, Papua New Guinea and Swaziland. Australia is the only other industrialized nation that offers no paid maternity leave for new mothers, but it does offer 12 months of unpaid maternity leave. So what does the US offer new moms today?
Pregnancy And What To Expect
There are no two pregnancies that are alike so, while it is difficult to say exactly how each will progress, there are certain factors that are common among all women going through pregnancy. Quite often, early symptoms of pregnancy will appear and prompt the soon-to-be mom to purchase a home pregnancy test.
Should A Mom-At-Home Own An Otoscope In Caring For Her Baby or Her Kids?
Doctors use an otoscope to diagnose and identify medical problems within the ears, but should stay-at-home moms also own an otoscope and perform ear inspections for their children when the need arises? Discover what feedback says.
Diets During Pregnancy
Diet is an important factor to be taken care of during the pregnancy. One has to bear mind that one has to eat for two during pregnancy though overeating is not the remedy for this.
Home Workouts During Pregnancy
Along with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important things you can do to benefit yourself and your baby during pregnancy is exercise. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant have easier labor, deliveries, and recovery time. The majority of pregnant women are able to exercise at a level appropriate to their stage of pregnancy, but you should always check with your doctor to make sure you have no risks or conditions that would prevent you from exe…
More Women Now Choose Pain Relief During Labor
More women are opting for some type of pain relief during their labor and delivery, according to a study by the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center.
Pregnancy Chat Rooms Where Experience Meets Apprentice
If you are pregnant for the first time, bless you! You are probably tired, sore for no reason, and questioning the usefulness of your husband. You quite possibly are starving all the time, sick when you eat, and betting that God is indeed male and laughing at your pain. If you are with child and looking for answers to lifes little questions about childbearing and life after baby, pregnancy chat rooms are the perfect place to meet other women that are in your shoes and those …
Should I Breastfeed or use Formula?
Information about breast-feeding to help you decide what is the right choice for your family.