Third Trimester

Mon, Mar 1 2010
Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Also in: Birth, Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

Many women out there love their epidural! Epidural anesthesia uses an injection of drugs into the epidural space in your lower spine.  An epidural works by blocking the transmission of nervous system... 

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Wed, Jan 20 2010
What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

Also in: Birth, Features

Hey Dads! Feeling a little nervous as the birth of your baby draws near? Wondering how to be a helpful and supportive partner during the labor and delivery? Well, what you DON’T do might be just... 

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Thu, Nov 19 2009
Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Also in: Features, First Trimester, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy, Second Trimester

You may be looking forward to your first ultrasound as an opportunity to see your baby for the first time, or to learn whether it’s a boy or a girl. On the other hand, your doctor views the ultrasound... 

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Wed, Sep 23 2009
TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

TENS Provides Natural Pain Relief during Childbirth

Also in: Birth, Features, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

Recently, I got an email from a friend sharing the happy news about the birth of their new first child, a beautiful daughter. Included in the announcement was an interesting note about birthing using a... 

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Tue, Sep 22 2009
Oh, my aching back!

Oh, my aching back!

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

During the second half of pregnancy, and especially the 3rd trimester, more than 50 percent of moms-to-be complain of back pain. The reason for this is three-fold, explains Dr. Sears: Your ligaments... 

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Mon, Jul 27 2009
Premature Labor: When to call the Doctor

Premature Labor: When to call the Doctor

Also in: Features, Pregnancy

Premature labor occurs in about 12% of all pregnancies.  A normal pregnancy should last about 40 weeks. Occasionally, labor may begin prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy... 

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Tue, May 19 2009
Pregnant and Exhausted!

Pregnant and Exhausted!

Also in: Features, First Trimester, Pregnancy

Being pregnant is exhausting, as I remember all too well! It’s particularly common during the first trimester…  Making babies puts a strain on your entire body, which can make you awfully... 

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Thu, Feb 26 2009
Hot Celebrity Maternity Fashions for YOU!

Hot Celebrity Maternity Fashions for YOU!

Also in: Beauty and Fashion, Features, Pregnancy

How do those pregnant celebrities always look trendy, yet totally polished? Pregnancy Fashion.com is going to share a a few of their maternity style secrets with you, from InStyle Magazine. These tips... 

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Wed, Feb 25 2009
Choosing a hospital to give birth

Choosing a hospital to give birth

Also in: Birth, Features, Preparing for Baby

When you choose your obstetrician, you are also choosing the hospital at which you’ll give birth, More 4 Kids points out. Your doctor will have admitting privileges at a certain hospital, so you have... 

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Tue, Feb 24 2009
What is Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking?

What is Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking?

Also in: Birth, Features, Preparing for Baby

Today’s expectant parents are faced with many decisions about the type of birth they want to have, and now there’s one more option to consider: Whether to bank your baby’s cord blood... 

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