Pregnancy is supposed to be a very joyous life event.  In fact, most pregnant mom’s are excited to meet the baby that has been moving, kicking, and growing in her belly over the last few months.  Meeting your baby for the first time is an overwhelming and happy time for most parents.  Once a mom [...]

• 03, 26, 2013
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Pregnancy is an exciting time and most mom’s can’t wait to meet their baby.  As your baby grows, your belly will continue to grow and get bigger so that you can house your growing baby.  Most doctors recommend that women gain between 10 to 40 pounds depending on your starting weight.  Talk to your doctor [...]

• 02, 19, 2013
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Continued from What to Expect During Your Postpartum Stay at the Hospital after a C-Section Delivery A normal hospital stay for a c-section delivery is 3 to 4 days depending on your hospital’s policy, doctor, your health, and your babies health.  Once the hospital discharges you, it is important that you have help once you [...]

• 01, 18, 2013
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Continued from What to Expect During A C-Section Delivery. Once your doctor has finished your c-section, the nurses and surgical assistant prepare to move you off of the operating table.  At this point you still can’t feel your lower extremities and I distinctly remember trying to move them but they were heavy and wouldn’t budge.  They got me [...]

• 01, 17, 2013
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Child birth classes are designed to provide expectant mothers with information so that moms are prepared for labor and delivery.  Every woman will have a different labor and delivery experience, but the techniques used to help minimize pain and prepare a mother for labor are similar. I remember when I was a first time mom, [...]

• 12, 21, 2012
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When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was worried about how our dog would react to the new baby.  Our dog was used to getting a ton of attention from us and I was worried that she would get jealous of the time that it takes to care for a newborn.  Most dogs adapt to the [...]

• 11, 12, 2012
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Breastfeeding your baby immediately after birth helps both mother and baby.  Find out if your midwife or doctor allows for immediate breastfeeding during routine vaginal births.  C-section births are usually handled differently than vaginal births; ask how your doctor handles breastfeeding in the event you have to have a c-section.  If you do have a [...]

• 10, 26, 2012
• /  Category Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Support, Breastfeeding Tips, Post Partum, Pregnancy
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