How Much do Baby Clothing Brands Matter?
Buying designer brand baby clothing can be a real waste of money, especially considering that babies grow more in their first year out of the womb than they will again in their entire lives. Buying designer brands in adolescent clothing is a bit different; not only are adolescents concerned for their appearance, but their growth [...]
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
As we all know, blood pressure is the force exerted by the flowing blood in your body against the walls of your arteries. However, there are cases of low and high blood pressure and one of the common things noticed is high blood pressure in pregnant women. High blood pressure is also called hypertension as [...]
4D Ultrasound Scanning and Pregnancy
4D ultrasound (fourth-dimensional) is the latest ultrasound technology allowing you to take 3D ultrasound images with the added element of taking live action movies (4D) of your unborn child. This allows you to see how your little one is moving and developing in all 3 planes. Between 28-36 weeks one will be able to identify [...]
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes is often diagnosed in women during their childbearing years and can affect the health of both the mother and her unborn child. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the baby. It can cause serious complications for the woman, also. Proper health care before and [...]
Project designed to prevent pre-term births in at-risk recipients
When babies are born too early, they are more likely to have serious health problems or to die. To combat this problem, the Alabama Medicaid Agency is teaming up with the state’s maternity care providers to reduce the number of premature, or pre-term, births among Medicaid-eligible women. The two-year project, which began February 1, is [...]
Infant Car Seats – 9 Tips for Selecting the Best
Ease of use. Before buying a child safety seat, be sure to check it’s rating. You can check the rating on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website. Each one is accessed on the ease of use, child security and the clarity of manufacturer’s instruction booklet. The more rating it has, the easier it is [...]
How To Make Twin Babies Sleep At The Same Time
Twin babies mean double the fun and double the trouble especially when you try to get your twins to sleep at the same time. Here are some tips to help you survive this situation. Create A Soothing Sleep Environment A restful sleeping area helps your twins adjust to a regular sleep schedule. Make sure their [...]
Twins On The Way: Do I Have To Have A Cesarean?
If you are pregnant with twins, your chance of a Cesarean birth is greater than if you were pregnant with a single baby. A C-section occurs when your babies are delivered through an incision created in your abdomen and uterus. The surgery can be scheduled by your obstetrician or may be unexpected, unplanned, or an [...]
Baby Shower For Twins (Or More) – Peas in a Pod
Baby shower for twins or multiples can be given when the mother-to-be is expecting twins or more. Having twins is twice as nice. But it’s also twice as much work and twice as expensive. Fortunately for Moms expecting twins or multiples, there is usually someone willing to throw a baby shower to help ease the [...]
Three Practical Baby Shower Gifts
When your friend is having a baby you want to help them prepare for their new arrival. You’ve helped her shop for prenatal vitamins, you found her the perfect invitations for her party, and you’re beyond excited for your friend to open your gift at the shower. You don’t want to buy your friend something [...]