Prenatal vitamins: Why We Love Them - and Hate Them
We all know that prenatal vitamins are good for you - whether you have already conceived or are trying to conceive. Most prenatal vitamins are full of folic acid, a baby must, as well as other goodies that serve you above and beyond your normal multivitamin.
Why we love prenatal vitamins:
Hair. Thick, full and shinning hair! For those of us who normally have pretty fine hair this is a major bonus. While not everyone may…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 28, 2009 at 5:00am —
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Congratulations you're pregnant! There are more than enough questions swimming through your mind at the moment - and if you're a working gal, then those questions also include:
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When should you tell your boss?
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When should you tell your coworkers?
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What next steps should to be taken once the information is public?
When during your pregnancy you tell your employer might depends on the type of work that you do. Does it involve heavy lifting or interaction with items and/…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 21, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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Support is such a vital component of infertility. It's what keeps us all sane through the treatments and the tears. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is to determine the type of support you need and from whom.
Who do you need support from:
- Your friends
- Your family
- Your partner
- Your partner's family
- Your boss
- Your coworkers
- Your doctor or doctors
What kind of support do you need from them:
- To accompany you to and from doctors' visits
- To be availabl…
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As mentioned in last week's post,
Developing Your Birth Plan: First Step, Know Your Options, selecting your birthing location is only one piece of a much larger birth plan puzzle.
The act of creating a birth plan promotes a level of awareness and familiarity with the labor and delivery process. It's important to take your time with the creation of your birth plan to ensure that you exp…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 17, 2009 at 8:30am —
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What is Preclampsia?
According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, "Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing di…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 13, 2009 at 7:30pm —
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I am currently reading "
Pushed" by Jennifer Block. It's a truly amazing book that provides a raw look at modern day maternity care. As a society, we are increasingly focused on deadlines, schedules and preparation and in the United States, the act of birthing a child is no exception. Women are increasingly induced, having their water broken and scheduling cesarean sections. Have we forgotten how to let nature run it's course - or is the…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 13, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Amanda touched on Swine Flu back in May 2009 in her post,
Cautious or Crazy - The Fine Line Gets Finer Thanks to this Swine Flu Business. As Amanda points out, swine flu mania caused quite a stir and the media had a field day. It became difficult to determine fact from fiction and it was challenging for most…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 8, 2009 at 7:00am —
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Who doesn't love getting a massage? Well a study conducted by the University of Miami just gave pregnant women plenty of more reasons to head out to the spa or to their favorite massage therapist.
The University of Miami invited 149 women between their fifth and seventh months of pregnancy to one of its many research labs and split them into two groups. One group totally lucked out and got two complimentary massages every week. Massages in the name of science.
The pampered mothers-to-be had…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on September 4, 2009 at 7:00am —
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This was a discussion originally posted in the
Infertility community. Though the question to Annie is infertility specific, it raises a much larger issue and question. How does someone - of any condition area - manage unsympathetic and negative responses. This is no doubt an experience familiar to members of any chronic condition area where it may be difficult for outsiders to fully understand the condition…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on August 30, 2009 at 7:30pm —
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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends, in its
new guidelines for pregnancy weight, that women who are obese gain 11 to 20 pounds during pregnancy. Though a recent research study conducted by Yvonne S. Thornton, MD, MPH suggests that women who are already considered obese prior to pregnancy may not need to gain any additional weight during their actual pregnancy.
It's easy to forget th…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on August 30, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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Now that the nausea is beginning to subside you may find yourself a bit more snacky than usual. It's great to graze throughout the day, but the trick is to ensure that you're snacking on the right stuff. While Twinkies and chocolate might sound more than appealing - here's a no fail list that always seem to offer me maximum snacking options that are satisfying, healthy and soothe a variety of cravings from salty to sweet.
One of my biggest life (and time) savers has been keeping a staple set of…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on August 29, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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Finding the right exercise mix can be incredibly tricky - and let's face it you probably aren't really in the mood to exercise, especially if you're in your first trimester. Those first few weeks - or even months - you feel like doing nothing close to exercise. In fact, getting to and from work, running out to do errands and simply staying awake probably seems like enough exercise for one day.
It goes without saying that exercise (light exercise that is) is an important part of every pregnancy…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on August 14, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Infertility is a tough journey and one that is hard to travel alone. Some of us turn to family, others turn to friends. Not sure where to turn. Here is a list of resources that offer support as well as inspire.
Stirrup Queens
Stirrup Queens has carved out a space full of life, information and support as well as the brutal, yet critical, honesty required by those of us who have experienced or are currently experiencing stru…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on August 14, 2009 at 11:00am —
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5 Tips for Fighting (and Coping with) Fatigue
Let's face it. You're tired.
Making a baby is hard work - and that exhaustion definitely gets the better of you during the first trimester. Your body is very busy. There is plenty of changes and those changes take energy. So here are some tips to help get through the day and ensure that you and your body have all the extra energy it needs to make a healthy baby.
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Naptime. Feeling sleepy, then take a nap. If there was ever a time to…
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I recently spoke with
Kelly Damron, author of
Tiny Toes and infertility advocate with
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. In part one of a three part interview series, Kelly shares her personal motivation for writing Tiny Toes, talks about her experiences both as an advocate and as a member of the community and offers sag…
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Added by Vanessa_Rhinesmith on May 26, 2009 at 9:00am —
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