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The musical, preemie pacifier
I thought I had heard it all when I was first told about the musical pacifier, but when I began to understand all the benefits, I changed my mind!The smallest baby ever to survive was born just a few...
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Preemies and Lullabies: Sing to your baby!
Are you pregnant or do you have a preemie? Both situations can be scary, especially if it's your first time. When a woman first finds out that she is pregnant, the last thing she is thinking about is...
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Your unborn child at 14 weeks
How your baby's growing:This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as...
View ArticleWhat does birth look like?
This is a wonderful 3-D animation of the birth of a baby. Although each birth is unique, the majority of them proceed just about like this! Let me know if you have questions.For more information, go to...
View ArticleCalm a crying, fussy baby
Hearing a baby cry and cry and cry is very difficult for me. I knew before I had children that there was no way I could just let my babies cry themselves to sleep in order not to "spoil" them! I've...
View ArticleMusic with Labor and Delivery
Today we have an excellent post from a guest blogger, Carol Smith! I know you're going to enjoy it!Labor and Delivery: Can Music Make a Difference?Not for nothing did William Congreve say that "music...
View ArticleWhat does gestional diabetes do the the unborm baby?
Gestional diabetes is a condition that some women develop during pregnancy. Between 2 and 7 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems of...
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What is the Mucous Plug and what does it do?
What is the mucous plug (or mucus plug)?The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing...
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Lullabies for Mothers and Others
Pregnant women are concerned about lots of thing; some they can do something about and some they can't. Often, the more psychologically aware women are worried about bonding with their baby,...
View ArticlePremature babies gain weight faster with Mozart!
Playing Mozart music to premature babies seems to help them gain weight faster and become stronger, new research found. Once a day for two consecutive days, doctors played either 30 minutes of music by...
View ArticleMusic During a Ceasarean Birth
This is a very interesting study looking at the use of music during a Ceasarean birth. Sometimes C-sections are scheduled in advance because of known problems and sometimes they become suddenly...
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Music and Preemies: Research Documents Music's Power
Babies born prematurely are at increased risk for a host of health problems. But now research by Israeli scientists has uncovered a non-drug way to help preemies gain weight and grow stronger quickly....
View ArticlePreparing for Labor and Delivery
What an exciting time this is! Preparing for labor and delivery is a time to cherish and savor the excitement of preparing to meet your new baby! In addition to practicing your childbirth techniques,...
View ArticleJaundice in the Newborn
All three of my babies had jaundice beginning on the 2nd or 3rd day of life. I was not prepared for this and did not understand what was going on and so would like to offer this great information for...
View ArticleShingles During Pregnancy
Shingles is related to chicken pox, and is a nuisance to anyone who contracts the virus. The situation is especially stressful for a pregnant woman, as shingles can harm the baby before and during...
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Should you Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood?
The pros and cons, costs, and reasons behind saving your newborn's umbilical cord blood.Current Cord Blood Use vs. Future HopesThe current uses of cord blood are limited. But many experts hope that...
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Breastfeeding a Preemie in the NICU
Premature babies may find their way home earlier when they are fed on demand, not on schedule, the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group suggests. The Cochrane Neonatal Review Group based their findings on...
View ArticleCauses of Spotting in Late Pregnancy
•Preterm labor- Spotting during late pregnancy can be a symptom of preterm labor. Preterm labor can happen quickly so it is important to spot the symptoms early. Symptoms of preterm labor include...
View ArticleThe Bradley Method of Childbirth: I did it and it works!
I have given birth three times. Each time I had a healthy baby girl that weighed between 7.5 and 8.1 lbs, but the labors were all different! The first two time I used the "Lamaze Method" of breathing...
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Preemies and Mozart: What the research says
Listening to the music of the master seems to help the babies grow. Exposing the infants to 30 minutes of Mozart's music daily appears to calm them, report researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel....
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"Lullaphones" to the Rescue!
Someone very near and dear to me gave birth last Friday! We had talked about her using the headphones and she wasn't sure she wanted to, but when she found out that women who have C-sections don't...
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New Moms Get Lonely Too!
This article was found on (http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-17/new-mom-on-the-block.aspx)Feeling isolated with a new baby? Here's how to seek out other new mommies near you.Sure, you adore...
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Guided Imagery Reduces Prenatal Stress
Here's the latest from http://www.belleruthnaparstek.com/! Monday, 24 May 2010 Researchers from University Hospital Basel in Switzerland compared the immediate effects of brief guided imagery and...
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The Use of Early Pregnancy Sonograms
Today we have a fascinating guest post by Susan White.Pregnancy is a time of great joy and anticipation; while you’re bursting with happiness most of the time, there are apprehensive moments too as you...
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The 32-week old preemie
Today I visited a client of mine who gave birth by c-section to a 32-week gestation preemie. Patient's BP had begun to sky-rocket and she was seriously retaining fluid. When she went in for her...
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