An expectant couple has a lot to consider, and naming the little bundle of joy is among the most important. Choosing a name for your child has lifelong effects and should be carefully considered. Some people are organized and methodical and may even create flow…
Although the choice to take childbirth classes is a personal decision you will have to make for yourself, childbirth classes can be very beneficial especially for first time parents. Besides teaching breathing and relaxation techniques, these classes are very informative and educational. It is a…
Women who breastfeed generally will burn up to 500 additional calories per day to produce milk for their babies. Most healthcare providers recommend however, that breastfeeding women consume an additional 500 calories to compensate for this burn. A diet high in nutritious foods including foods…
Throughout the stages of pregnancy changes take place that are sometimes uncomfortable. Beside the usual symptoms of morning sickness that occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy, the expectant mom may experience fatigue and an increase in urination. Vitamin supplements prescribed by the physician, adequate…
If you find yourself bleeding or spotting during pregnancy, it’s more than understandable to feel scared and worried about what might be wrong. While there is no reason to panic over bleeding or spotting, these situations should still be taken very seriously during pregnancy. Any…
Messing around with a mother’s DNA or the DNA of her baby is one of the things that can lead to a miscarriage and birth defects. DNA tells the baby AND the mother “when to do whatâ€. Need a leg? Then you need some specific…
A woman’s body is a fascinating element of nature, never more so than when new life is growing inside. Pregnancy is an experience without comparison that only a mother who has felt life growing within her can fully comprehend. The first time you feel your…
The single most important item that you’ll need to stock up on before bringing baby home is diapers. That may seem obvious, but few new parents realize just how many diapers their little bundles of joy will go through in one day. A healthy baby…
You’ve looked at the 98 page baby registry provided by the baby store, and your head is spinning. Just how much of this stuff do you really need, and which of the 105 varieties of each do you buy? Let’s look at some of the…
Most baby books will tell you about the must-haves for a new baby, but first-time parents may greatly benefit from gear that may not be essential, but will certainly make life easier. The following article offers a few suggestions worthy of consideration. You have to…