You're in the process of picking out your dream team when it comes to pregnancy and birthing your baby. But what about picking a pediatrician to help care for your baby? That's right! Choosing your pediatrician is highly recommended prior to your baby's birth! How do you find a pediatrician that's right for your family? What important questions should you ask them? And what type of care can you expect shortly after delivering your baby?
You were planning for a vaginal birth, but then you learn your baby is breech. Fetal position is often overlooked until late in the pregnancy, so what are your options? Should you try and get your baby to turn? Can you deliver a breech baby vaginally? What are the concerns for both mom and baby?
You have sudden bursts of energy prompting you to re-organize your sock drawer, clean out the frig or spend countless hours picking out the perfect colors to compliment your new baby nursery. Sound familiar? What is the nesting instinct during pregnancy? How instinctual is it really?
You're mid-pregnancy and you need to change your medical care provider. Eeek! So, what happens next? How do you tactfully "break-up" with your current provider and how do you (quickly) find someone new who can help you?
If you do want to have sex, you may be concerned about your overall comfort? Is sex during pregnancy different than "regular sex"? What changes can you expect? What positions work best for a growing bump, and what should you avoid altogether? Yep, this one's explicit.
In today's western cultures, the typical pregnancy focuses on the baby to the exclusion of the woman herself. Sacred Pregnancy helps the pregnant woman journey within herself to prepare for the birth of her baby.
If you've lost a child, you may be hesitant to get pregnant again. How can pregnant mothers who've experienced loss maintain an emotionally healthy pregnancy? How can you avoid additional stress and worry that's unhealthy for both you and your developing child?
Day by day, your baby is constantly growing inside you. This series breaks down how your unborn child is developing in the various trimesters. We continue our series with a look at what's happening during the second trimester.
A baby’s death, whenever or however it occurs, is a profound loss. What are some of the best ways to deal with this loss? What type of support is available to help you and your family heal from this unfortunate situation?
As first-time moms, we tend to get overwhelmed with choosing what to buy for our babies, so we usually end up buying almost everything! Sometimes we're just a bit naive, while other times it's precautionary - we’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. As we mature on our journey through motherhood, we learn the subtle difference between must-haves, nice-to-haves, and simply cute. There are still, however, a few grey areas with some baby items. The choice between a bassinet and crib is one such area for some moms.
