Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement and changes but for many new moms, the journey can be overwhelming. I see many new expecting mothers in my office who, naturally, have many questions about each trimester, including what to expect, what’s considered normal, and what they should be doing differently. There are a few questions that seem to come up time and time again, … [Read more...] about Top five pregnancy concerns of moms-to-be
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How to protect your relationship from pregnancy mood swings
Your husband or your hormones? Back in the day, you were able to tolerate coming home to dirty dishes piled sky-high in the sink, even though your husband swore he would do them. You could overlook how he forgot to pick up the dry cleaning – for the umpteenth time this month. Now that you’re pregnant, his actions have gone way past mildly annoying to totally irritating, and … [Read more...] about How to protect your relationship from pregnancy mood swings
Do it right: Telling your child about baby number two
You are going to have another baby – but when and how do you break the news to your older child? It seems that both experts and moms have different opinions about the best time to share your pregnancy news with older children. Gina Bangert, of Martinez, California, chose to tell her two-year-old daughter about their new baby as Bangert entered her second trimester, once her … [Read more...] about Do it right: Telling your child about baby number two
Loving your pregnant body
If you find yourself noticing the girth more than the glow, take these steps to feel better. Get moving Studies show that women who exercise during pregnancy respond more positively to their changing bodies than those who don’t. An Australian study found that pregnant exercisers also had less anxiety and insomnia. The regular regimen, like walking or yoga, will help keep … [Read more...] about Loving your pregnant body
Communal labor rooms – and other stories of giving birth abroad
Living in some exotic locale sounds exciting, but what’s it like giving birth abroad in a foreign country? It’s easy to assume the best health care is available here at home, but is that really true? We talked to five North American moms living abroad, who shared the highs and the lows of their birthing experiences around the globe. Kerry Dudman from Cupertino, Ca, … [Read more...] about Communal labor rooms – and other stories of giving birth abroad