Turn Cries Into Coos As the eldest of five, Amanda Joyner from Michigan City, IN, expected her baby would cry but felt confident that she could handle it, given that she’d taken care of her siblings.Yet the frequent cries of her newborn son, Arthur, made calming him a challenge. “I tried everything I knew, from swaddling to holding him,” she says. “I had to take breaks from him … [Read more...] about Strategies for calming your baby
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Tips for stress-free pregnancy sleep
Ready Yourself With Rest The doctors’ tips for stress-free slumber—while it’s still possible. Although your bed may be the source of serious fun and serious bonding, as you get further into your pregnancy, it may be the source of some serious stress.Most pregnant women worry about how they’re going to cope with being awakened every couple of hours every night for several … [Read more...] about Tips for stress-free pregnancy sleep
Sleep breathing problems during pregnancy
Problem Sleep Helpful advice for those who don’t breathe easy overnight. By the end of your pregnancy, getting a good night’s sleep is nothing more than a pipe dream. Between the back pain, leg cramps, baby kicks, and squashed bladder, you’re in and out of bed so much, it feels like a revolving door. Yet for many pregnant women, sleeping poorly isn’t just an annoyance, but a … [Read more...] about Sleep breathing problems during pregnancy
Weird pregnancy dreams and what they mean!
Nocturnal Knowledge Unravel your weird pregnancy dreams and understand your deeper worries. Pregnancy can supercharge your dreams. In fact, they might be so bizarre that they’re hard to forget—especially when they’re a bit scary. Surging hormones make your dreams more vivid and also make you much more likely to remember them. This is why they can haunt you long after you … [Read more...] about Weird pregnancy dreams and what they mean!
Back Buddy Support Pillow
MSRP: $69.95 www.back-buddy.com The Back Buddy™ Support Pillow is an award-winning maternity and feeding support pillow, designed by a Chiropractor and a nursing mother. It alleviates common back pain during and after pregnancy, promotes proper alignment of the spine, and provides comfort and support while holding or feeding a baby. The Back Buddy also promotes good posture … [Read more...] about Back Buddy Support Pillow