Recent Pregnancy Blog PostsTTC: Does Position Make a Difference?by Kim NeyerToday at 10:22 AM"Lay on your back, prop up your behind and lay still for at least 10 minutes." That was the advice I received when I was researching ways to improve my odds of getting pregnant right away. I'm talking about what you do after the baby dance. Effacement and Dilation Explainedby Kim NeyerYesterday at 09:33 AMMost women know that the words effacement and dilation are music to their ears while in labor. The bigger the number or percentage, the closer she is to delivery. Your goal is to be 100% effaced and 10 centimeters dilated. Summer Maternity Trends 2009by Kim Neyer01 Jul 2009 11:40 AMThe summer heat has officially set in. Hot blacktop, melting popsicles, the smell of sunscreen, flip flops and fireflies... they are all indications that summer is in full swing. Drop That Baby!by Kim Neyer30 Jun 2009 09:16 PMThere are many signs to look out for when you are waiting for labor to begin. You may lose your mucus plug, your water may break, you may notice an increase of vaginal discharge or spot the bloody show. Dealing With Frequent Urinationby Kim Neyer29 Jun 2009 09:20 PMThere are two times during your pregnancy you will have to deal with frequent urination. Early in your pregnancy, hormones send you to the ladies room constantly. Cord Blood Bankingby Kim Neyer28 Jun 2009 08:47 PMWhen you are pregnant, it is likely that your doctor's office will give you an information packet about cord blood banking. After your baby is born, the blood from the umbilical cord can be stored for up to ten years in cryogenically sealed containers. Driving in Late Pregnancy: Some DOs and DON'Tsby Kim Neyer27 Jun 2009 09:35 PMWhen you are pregnant, normal activities are suddenly under careful scrutiny. Is this safe? Will it harm my baby? Can I still do this? It's good to be careful, but after a while you'll realize there are a lot of things that pregnant woman can still do with a little modification. TTC and Gender Selectionby Kim Neyer26 Jun 2009 02:46 PMWhen my husband and I first decided to try and have children, we prayed for a son. We were thrilled to welcome a little boy into the world 11 months later. I always wanted a boy first so he could look out for his little sister, that is, if we happen to have a girl in the future. Packing Your Bags for the Hospitalby Kim Neyer25 Jun 2009 05:59 PMPacking your bags for the hospital is a major milestone on your journey to the delivery room. Deciding what to bring can be a little overwhelming if you've never had a baby before. Group B Strepby Kim Neyer24 Jun 2009 11:39 PMA few weeks before my delivery, I sat in my doctor's office, swinging my swollen feet off the end of the examination table while the doctor quizzed the new intern. "Now last week we gave this patient a test for Group B Strep. Where do we usually test for this? In the mouth?" the doctor asked. Recent Blog Comments SarahPirolli says... "My husband and I didn't mess with any special techniques either." SarahPirolli says... "Also, if you work far from home during your pregnancy (like I did), see if you can work out an arrangement with your company to work from home in your last few weeks of pregnancy." |
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