Hands down my favorite resource for medical information is the Cochrane Library. It was created to review medical studies from around the world. Continue reading Review: The Cochrane Library
Coping with Anxiety in Early Pregnancy
With my second pregnancy I was a nervous wreck in the beginning. My first I had some normal worries, but not too bad. This time around we had been trying to get pregnant. I had even suffered a very early loss called a chemical pregnancy (where you pretty much just ‘start’ a few days late.) That made me realize just how much I was ready and wanting to be expecting our second. Continue reading Coping with Anxiety in Early Pregnancy
Book Review: Natural Hospital Birth
Don’t let the title of this book fool you. Even if you want or need medical interventions or pain medication this book can still be so informative and helpful. Though especially if you hope to birth as intervention free as possible, this book is a must read. Continue reading Book Review: Natural Hospital Birth
The Due Month
Usually at your first pregnancy appointment someone, either the nurse, doc, or midwife, will pull out a little cardboard spinner. This person will ask you the date of your last menstrual period (LMP,) spin it around a bit, and declare you are due on such and such date. Continue reading The Due Month
The Comfort of Sleep Bras
One of the first physical changes a woman may notice in pregnancy is breast tenderness and growth. Even being a barely ‘A’ kinda girl it was pretty quick that walking around without support became very uncomfortable. Running up and down the stairs braless-Ouch!! Continue reading The Comfort of Sleep Bras
Review: Birth Without Fear
One of my absolute favorite birth sites to visit is Birth Without Fear. January Harshe first began the facebook page, and then the blog, to help women know of all the different options in childbirth. Continue reading Review: Birth Without Fear
When to Announce Your Pregnancy
When to announce your pregnancy can be a challenging decision. Some women are so happy and excited they want to shout it from the rooftops the moment they know. Others may be in shock or worried and prefer to keep it private for awhile. Continue reading When to Announce Your Pregnancy
Tips to Avoid Stretch Marks
I’ve often heard that there was no way to prevent stretch marks. That you are are either genetically predisposed to getting them or not. In puberty I got them on my hips, so I thought my fate was sealed. Continue reading Tips to Avoid Stretch Marks
Review: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Sigh. I have a love/hate relationship with this book. It is so frequently considered THE pregnancy book. In fact it is the number one bestseller in the pregnancy and childbirth category on Amazon. But just because something is popular or well known, does that make it the best? Continue reading Review: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Picking the Right Care Provider
Not every provider is right for every woman. You must do your best to choose someone who fits with your medical situation, personality, and your views on birth. Here is a list of questions to ask yourself while considering your options: Continue reading Picking the Right Care Provider