pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
The Four Radical Things the Queen Did in Her Last Birth. Top Story - July 2019.
Royal homebirth has been in the press a lot lately. Both Kate Middleton and Megan Markle considered having their babies at home, and just their suggestion was poignant—Royal homebirth hasn't been the norm for decades.
By Natalie Lennard7 years ago in Families
The Family Way
It's uncommonly early on a cold December morning and I'm sitting in a blue faux leather chair in the delivery suite of our local hospital, holding my youngest daughter's clammy hand as she huffs and puffs her way through an intense nine hour labour. We've been here since five o'clock last night, and so far have seen one staff changeover and drunk a considerable amount of insipid tea, yet we're assured that it won't be much longer.
By J M Hunter7 years ago in Families
What One Woman Said to this Doctor that Changed Childbirth Forever
On a rainy night in 1911, an English doctor is called to a woman in a slum in London. He parks his bicycle outside and enters to find a woman in labour. The room is lit by one candle, with the window broken, rain pouring in, and the bed with no proper covering. She's covered in sacks, accompanied by a neighbour, jug and basin.
By Natalie Lennard7 years ago in Families
3 Tips for Choosing a New OB-GYN
If you’re moving to a new city, pregnant, or just need an annual checkup for your women’s health matters, you’re looking for a special type of doctor. Choosing an OB-GYN is an important health care decision for a woman. You need a practitioner who can both meet your present and future needs as your body changes.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Families
Healthy Pregnancy
Prenatal Health Care It is very important for women who have found out that they’re pregnant to get prenatal health care. Prenatal health care is especially important at the very beginning to be sure everything is alright with the baby and that there are no problems. Then, regular follow-up visits are important to see if the baby is growing and developing right inside the mother’s body. Your health care provider will be able to let you know how many weeks pregnant you are and will be able to determine when your delivery date should be. The health care provider will then set up a schedule of visits for you:
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Families
Helping Your Pregnancy Go a Little Smoother
For most women, pregnancy is a joyous time. For first-time or overworked parents, it can also be a slightly stressful period. There are several things you can do to reduce that stress and make your pregnancy go smoother. Let's take a look at a few of them.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Families
Let's Stop Comparing Birth Stories
Once you have a baby, you enter a new community. Motherhood. When meeting another mom, you already have some common experiences. You have both taken on the challenging feat of bringing a child into the world and dedicating your life to that child. When meeting with people who share common experiences, it is natural to want to share those experiences with each other. Most mothers love to talk about their birth stories, but bringing up such an intimate experience can be damaging if done the wrong way. Having spoken to several other women about birth stories, I struggle to understand why it has to be a competition. Birth is a very personal and tender experience, not a competitive sport. While that statement might sound obvious, it's shocking how quickly women will put on their 'game face' as they dig into the details of their labor experience in comparison to another woman's.
By Rebecca Hale7 years ago in Families
God Bless the NHS
On Friday, May 24th, I gave birth to my son after nearly 36 hours of labour and an emergency C-section. In total, this will have cost the NHS thousands of pounds, and two nights of 1:1 care. Did I get a bill? No. I was waved off with a smile and a hug, clutching on to my precious bundle.
By Natalie Fairypants7 years ago in Families
Tips for Relieving Heartburn While Pregnant
When you are pregnant and suffering from heartburn it is often hard to choose an over the counter product to help you feel better. Considering the fact that at least half of all pregnant women will suffer from some form of heartburn during their pregnancy it is helpful to learn a few tips and remedies that can help you avoid these symptoms. If this is something you or someone you know is dealing with read further to hear a few easy remedies for heartburn at night or tips that are just as useful throughout the day.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Families
