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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…
By Jeanne Beard, (mother of two sons with special needs & founder of National Autism Academy) Public speaking is the number one fear of all time, even before death, which ranks at number five on the list, and loneliness comes in seventh place! Imagine if every social interaction had the same level of stress, unpredictability,…
Nowadays there are many types of excessive behaviors identified as addictions today. One of the most powerful of these addictions is to technology, and this addiction is dominating the lives of many children in our country. Parents often find that helping a child that is addicted to one or more tech devices is difficult because…
Your baby is growing each day, stretching your belly, changing positions, and getting ready to be born. But it’s hard to notice the little changes in your body, especially in the midst of everything else that needs to be done and prepared before baby’s arrival. Progress photos are a fun way to document your pregnancy…
Experiencing a miscarriage or pregnancy loss is difficult, but coping with pregnancy after miscarriage can be even more difficult to deal with. If you are already pregnant again, you may worry that this pregnancy will end in the same way; and if you are thinking of getting pregnant again you may be holding back because…
Keep these foods on hand during pregnancy. They are great for a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day when you are fighting that pregnancy exhaustion. If you are dealing with morning sickness, these foods will help to keep your blood sugar stable; Low blood sugar can make your morning sickness worse. Best of…
Normally, women and expecting couples are taught that there are three stages to labor and that the first stage of labor consists of three phases: Early, Active, & Transition. However, many midwives and doulas, including myself, find that it’s important to teach that labor consists of four stages and that the first stage of labor…
Flying with kids does not have to be a drag. Ever since my oldest was a newborn, I have been boarding flights with my kids. Not once has my husband been with me on the plane – so I learned over the years how to make planes rides with my 3 children a smooth process….
Ideally, you should begin your search for a pediatrician in your final months of pregnancy and choose one before your baby is born. Your pediatrician will visit your baby in the hospital and see your baby frequently in his or her first days, weeks, and months of life. It is beneficial to have the same…
Keeping a journal or diary of your pregnancy is a wonderful memorial of this special time in your life. Just the act of keeping a journal can help you enjoy your pregnancy more. Making time to sit down and write in your pregnancy journal is a way to take time for yourself and bond with…