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The market to pregnant women is certainly not lacking in products that promise to prevent stretch marks or make them go away. There are creams, gels, butters, vitamins, and more. That tells me that women are terribly concerned with avoiding stretch marks. But before you go out to buy the latest product to slather on…
Waiting to feel your baby move for the first time during pregnancy can feel like an eternity. You might experience stomach gas or subtle twitches, unsure if it’s your baby or something else. But when you finally recognize those unmistakable baby kicks, excitement washes over you! When can I expect to feel my baby move?…
What if your baby had a life-altering disorder? Would you want to know before he was born? Some doctors and midwives offer genetic screening, a series of tests done on your blood (not the baby’s) to determine if your baby might be at risk for certain genetic conditions. Genetic screening can also include an ultrasound…
As you may know, this blog covers various topics; Blogging, healthy living, relationship and dating advice, and parenting, to name a few. However, one broad topic I (or my guest posters) have not broached is the topic of parenting special needs children. In today’s post, I want to talk about dollar store fidgets and sensory…
It’s frustrating. You’ve met a fantastic woman and the two of you seem to have quite a bit of chemistry. But, after a few weeks or months, you notice that she doesn’t seem to be as connected to you. You thought she was starting to open up to you when suddenly she feels distant. You…
The Birth House follows the life of Dora Rare, who lives in a small and slightly isolated village off the coast of Nova Scotia, around the time of World War I. Dora, a young adolescent, is the first girl to be born in many generations of the Rare family genealogy. This alone gives the town…
I was simply delighted when I received a request to review Ina May’s new book Birth Matters. As a fan of her work, I wondered if this book would just rehash information and ideas from her previous books. I hoped that we would finally get a better glimpse into her thoughts on the current state…
If you have plans to travel somewhere during your pregnancy, it’s normal to feel anxious about what is safe and what is not safe for your pregnant body and your unborn baby. Air travel does have risks, especially to those individuals who have certain health issues. But taking a flight on an airplane is generally…
Nearing the end of your pregnancy, especially during the 8th and 9th month, you may experience pressure or pain in your pelvic area or deep within your hip joints. This is often referred to as symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD. This is a common complaint, affecting as many as 80% of pregnant women at some…
Who doesn’t love jam? When I think of jam, I imagine a sweet treat to spread on English muffins, biscuits, or bread along with a slab of butter. Other than a quick and flavorful spread, fresh jam comes in handy in a variety of ways. It can be used as a filling for cookies, cakes,…