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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Birth PostsSigns and Progress of Laborby Kim Neyer23 Oct 2010 08:19 PM If you are going through your first pregnancy, you may wonder from time to time what it will be like when you finally reach your due date. Rules for Visitorsby Kim Neyer13 Sep 2010 12:30 PM Dear Pregnancy Blogger, What is an acceptable time frame for receiving visitors after you have your baby? I don't think I'll be ready right away, but I don't want to offend anyone. Leave This At Homeby Kim Neyer12 Sep 2010 09:57 PM We've spent a lot of time talking about what you should bring to the hospital, but what about a list of things you should leave at home? To make this simple and mildly entertaining, I've composed a list of DOs and DON'Ts. DO bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste. Tips for Timing Contractionsby Kim Neyer28 Aug 2010 09:14 PM Timing your contractions is a good way to track your labor progress. Once labor is rolling, you can get a good idea how close to delivery you are by the length of each contraction and the space in between. Your First Forty-Eight Hoursby Kim Neyer20 Aug 2010 10:06 PM The first forty-eight hours following birth are a mixture of joy and sheer exhaustion. Childbirth classes often focus more on pregnancy and the birth. They touch on the postpartum period, but for the most part, they don't go into to much detail about the events that happen after the baby is born. Thoughts on a Successful Labor and Deliveryby Kim Neyer10 Aug 2010 07:31 PM How do you define a "successful" birth? Clearly, success can only be defined on an individual level, since every woman's ideal birth is different. Induction: What to Expectby Kim Neyer26 Jul 2010 11:08 AM During my pregnancy, I had no reason to expect that I would have to be induced other than the fact that my mom did. But since the doctor assured me that wasn't necessarily an indicator that I would need an induction as well, I assumed I would go into labor naturally. Waiting for Laborby Kim Neyer16 Jul 2010 09:02 PM One of my friends is very close to delivery. We were talking the other night about signs of impending labor and I began to reflect on my own experience. Every woman's story is different, but I have noticed that first babies tend to take their sweet time getting ready. What a Relief!by Kim Neyer25 Jun 2010 06:52 AM There are three moments I always tell my friends about when they are in their final weeks of pregnancy. These are three major moments of instant relief to look forward to when your skin is tight and itchy, your joints are aching from the extra weight, and everything hurts in general. Creating Your Birth Music Playlistby Kim NeyerMusic has the power to soothe, to energize, motivate or distract. It can pump you up or lull you to sleep. You'll be hard pressed to find any fitness class without a driving beat, nor a clothing store without trendy house music. Music is just as useful in the birthing room. |
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