Baby Blog Month in Review: June 2008

June was my first official month posting for the Baby Blog. It has been a great experience. I love learning new things about babies and sharing it with friends. Of course, I could use your help. Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced mom of a large family, I want to hear from you. Please share your advice, your questions and your comments. On which topics would you like to see more blogs? Meanwhile, take a look at all of the articles we had in June. June 2nd Introducing Babies to Birds Perhaps it is the fact that … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Review for May 15 – 26

The pregnancy blog review is a good place to see all the recent postings to the blog in one convenient place. I try to cover a wide range of topics related to infertility, conception, pregnancy, birth and the post partum weeks. Sperm count tests freak out a lot of men. Many balk at the thought of giving the sample in a crowded doctor’s office. For these men, home testing seems like the perfect solution, but is it? Learn more in Home Sperm Count Tests. Pregnancy and Your Cell Phone discusses recent research about the use of cell phones during pregnancy. … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Review for Jan 29 – Feb 9

The pregnancy blog has recently covered topics related to infertility, birth, VBAC and other health related topics. If you haven’t been reading or missed something, the pregnancy blog review is a good place to catch up on the recent topics. Fatigue is one of the side effects of pregnancy that women complain about most. A condition such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome compounds the problem. Read more in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Pregnancy. By now, most women have heard that caffeine is not good during pregnancy. There is mounting evidence to support eliminating caffeine from your diet. A recent study confirms … Continue reading

Adoptive Mothers Breastfeeding? Yes!

Many people are surprised to learn that adoptive mothers can and do breastfeed. While pregnancy hormones are a help in producing a milk supply, what really starts the process of lactation is the action of the baby sucking on the nipples. Some adoptive mothers are able to totally breastfeed their children. Others whose milk supply is lower can still give their baby the unique nourishment in breastmilk while supplementing with formula. An adoptive mother wishing to breastfeed will need to prepare. In addition to learning everything she can about breastfeeding, she usually begins using a breast pump a few weeks … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for October 19-27

A wide variety of topics have been covered recently in the pregnancy blog. If you haven’t been reading, this is a good place to catch up. Professional and at home tooth whitening has become really popular in the last few years. You may be wondering if certain procedures are safe during pregnancy. Learn more about it in Is it Safe to Whiten Teeth in Pregnancy? Regular chriopractic care has benefits for pregnant women. There are benefits for labor as well. Read more in The Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy Eating Disorders in Pregnancy pose serious health risks to both … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Review October 3-13

The pregnancy blog covers a wide range of topics from trying to conceive to the post partum period. If you find you don’t have time to keep up with the blog, the pregnancy blog review is an easy way to see the week’s blogs in one place. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading. As always, I’m always open to suggestions for topics of future blogs. Induction has become so popular in recent years that doctors do an induction on request or for easier scheduling. This is changing in hospitals across the country. A Change in Thinking about … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for September 3-9

This past week flew by with the holiday. If the past week has been as busy for you as it was for me, you may not have had the chance to visit the pregnancy blog. Catch up on your reading with this week in review. If you haven’t been able to conceive and can’t understand why, consider having your thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism can interfere with your ovulation cycle and prevent conception. Learn more about this condition and symptoms in Hypothyroidism and Trying to Conceive. Mood swings are a difficult part of pregnancy, both for the expectant mother and her partner. … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for Aug 26- Sept 1

Another week has come and gone. As summer turns to fall, your pregnancy is passing quickly. Catch up on reading articles on a variety of pregnancy, infertility, birth and post partum issues in the pregnancy blog week in review. Changes in the Second Pregnancy explores issues that are unique to second and later pregnancies. The experience of a second pregnancy differs from the first in many ways. Read about these differences in this blog. When you discover you are pregnant, the foods you eat will become more important than ever before. If your diet is lacking in key nutrients, you … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for July 8-14

Welcome to the Pregnancy Blog week in review. The week in review is a synopsis of the blogs posted in Pregnancy this week. It’s a great way to browse the weekly content and catch up on your reading. Browse our past weeks in review for blogs on a large number of topics. As always, feel free to suggest topics for future blogs. As you are getting ready for the hospital, spend some time planning the pictures you want taken during and after the birth of your baby. With good planning, you will have a beautiful assortment of photographs for your … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for June 24-June 30

Summer is here and life is full of busy days as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. Take a break from the heat, fill your water glass and catch up on your reading with the week in review. Chorionic Villus Sampling is a prenatal test that is used to diagnose genetic and chromosomal disorders. Learn more about this test, when it is used and what to expect. Are you looking for a fun project this summer? Consider Making a Belly Cast. A plaster belly cast is a fun way to remember your baby bump. The process only takes about an … Continue reading