Recent Pregnancy Blog | Getting/Giving the News PostsSocial Networking and Birth Announcementsby Kimmama24 Oct 2009 08:55 PMWebsites like Facebook and Twitter have changed the way moms introduce babies to friends and family. Mailed birth announcements have become more of a novelty item. By the time friends and family receive them, everyone has already heard and seen pictures of the birth online. Make Designer Birth Announcements at Home (Before the Birth)by Kimmama30 Aug 2009 08:42 PMAfter you have a baby, your time is monopolized by feeding, burping, diaper changing and trying to catch up on sleep. Who has time for making birth announcements? It's no wonder so many new moms resort to the photo kiosk at their local discount store. Turn Your First Ultrasound into a Pregnancy Announcementby Kimmama13 Jun 2009 03:55 AMTelling your friends and family you are expecting is an exciting time. Especially for first time parents, finding a creative way to break the news and surprise loved ones is half the fun! I used a couple different ways to tell my family. The Economy and Telling the Boss You're Pregnantby Pattie Hughes28 Apr 2009 06:27 PMTelling the boss about a pregnancy is often a stressful situation, whether the new mom is planning to stay employed after the baby is born or not. In the current economic downturn, the stakes are even higher. Pregnancy, the Economy, and Your Jobby Pattie Hughes16 Mar 2009 08:17 AMThe current economic recession/depression has many people worried about their future job security. This includes pregnant women, who may worry about their health insurance and maternity leave benefits as well as the job. What to do if You Face Pregnancy Discriminationby Pattie Hughes20 Jan 2009 07:29 AMAs I reported in this blog, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reported an increase in pregnancy discrimination complaints. Many mistakenly believe this type of discrimination no longer happens with laws designed to prevent it. Pregnancy Discrimination Complaints on the Riseby Pattie Hughes18 Jan 2009 10:55 AMThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington D.C. tracks complaints of pregnancy related discrimination in the United States each year. The organization has reported a dramatic increase in complaints for the year 2007. Sharing the News with an Infertile Friendby Pattie Hughes29 Jun 2008 08:42 PMWith the rising infertility rates, it is likely that most pregnant women will have a friend or family member who is going through infertility. You may feel guilty, nervous or have reservations about sharing the news and causing your friend pain. Learning You Are Pregnant Through Intuitionby Pattie Hughes29 Jun 2008 08:30 PMIt is not uncommon for women to know they are pregnant well before it is early enough to take a pregnancy test. I've known women who have never taken a test beyond their first pregnancies because their intuition was so strong that they just knew they were pregnant. When Family is Not Supportiveby Pattie Hughes27 Mar 2008 05:54 PMYou have found out you are expecting a baby and are ready to share the news with family. Maybe you are expecting happy reactions from family and friends when they hear the news. More often that not, this is the reaction you will get. Recent Blog Comments EvaRose says... "I noticed that I had to stay hydrated during pregnancy or I would get headaches." |
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"Dehydration is definitely a cause for headaches!"
In Treating Headaches During Pregnancy