Each week, I attempt to cover a wide range of topics related to pregnancy, birth and the days immediately following the birth of your baby. The review is a good place to browse recent topics in the blog. I am always interested in hearing from readers with new topic ideas.
Naming your baby is one of the most lasting gifts you will give your child. Sometimes choosing the right name isn’t easy. Read more in Baby Naming Tips.
In the final weeks of your pregnancy, you will most likely be tested for group B strep. If the test comes back positive, you may be worried about potential risk to your unborn baby. Learn more about risks and treatment in When the Group B Strep Test is Positive.
Gallbladder problems are very common in pregnancy. In fact, surgery to remove the gallbladder is second only to appendicitis for emergency surgery during pregnancy. Fortunately, most women are able to wait until after the baby is born to have the appendix removed. Learn more in Gallbladder Problems in Pregnancy.
Can What You Eat Determine the Gender of the Baby? According to a recently published study, there appears to be a link between the mother’s diet and the gender of her baby. Is this story real? Read this blog to find out!
The last days of pregnancy are never an easy time. The anticipation of your baby’s birth is always at the center of your thoughts. Many women experience contractions that come and go in the days or weeks before the baby is born. Read more in When Contractions Start and Stop.
There may be good news on the horizon for federal employees. A bill just passed committee to offer four weeks paid maternity leave to federal employees. Learn more in Changes in Maternity Benefits for Federal Employees.
There are many situations in which Daddy may be away from home during part, or all, of the pregnancy. This is a difficult situation for both mom and dad. Learn how to help him be a part of the pregnancy, even from a distance in Pregnancy When Your Partner is Far From Home.
More and more women are choosing VBAC for their second birth. Some doctors won’t let their patients go past their due dates and others are scheduling c sections up to a week before the baby is due. Learn more in Going Past the Due Date with a VBAC.
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