Archive for 2011
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My Baby’s Birthday… Such Mixed Emotions… Part 1
Monday, December 19th, 2011I haven’t been writing a whole lot about pregnancy lately but as this is a blog, the reality is that in addition to having a passion for pregnancy and birth, I am a mom, I am an only parent, and there is an awful lot to that.
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December Babies
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011It is gray today. I realize that December is cold and often gray in lots of places, but here in San Francisco the fog is thick and the ground has been wet for days. This is a special and bittersweet time of year for me. Not so much because of the holidays but because my own baby (who will be turning eleven
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Acupuncture Does Not Help Induce Labor
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011I was in a nail salon not long ago and a very pregnant woman was sitting with her feet soaking in hot water asking the woman working with her to be very careful so as not to put her into labor. She mentioned several acupressure points on the feet that induce labor. I was very tempted to launch fully into my “no, no, it does not” speech but instead decided to stay quiet.
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Totally Awesome Pregnancy Announcements – On YouTube
Friday, November 11th, 2011They can be sweet, surprising, romantic, or completely wacky… but for certain they are all about love. These are five of my favorite YouTube” Pregnancy Announcements”. They will make you smile all day!
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Dogs & Kids : Sweet YouTube Videos
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011There’s no question about it. The love between kids and their pets can be remarkable. Take a look at five of my favorite YouTube videos showing the friendship of babies and their dogs.
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All Before Coffee
Monday, October 31st, 2011Today is Halloween — I am re-posting this from some months ago. Why? Cause I am tired and cause it makes me remember why kids are simply the best. EVER.
7:20 am: (small boy jumping up on my bed) “Mom. It’s time to get up. Get up!! ”
7:21 am: (while trying to keep my eyes closed)
“Alexander, Mom needs a little more sleep this morning. Why don’t you bring a book down?”
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Taking A Minute
Monday, October 24th, 2011Most of the time I find that my mind is working. Thinking. Wondering. Sometimes I share whatever is in there with others and sometimes I just keep it to myself.
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Birth Centers – An Excellent Blend of Home and Hospital Birth
Monday, October 10th, 2011As you know, I am pretty outspoken about my concerns regarding homebirth. There is, however, an excellent blend of the comforts of homebirth with the safety of a hospital – a birth center. Although, the choice to have a more natural, nurse-midwife attended birth is frequently available in a hospital, it is a core principal in a birth center.
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Pregnancy Fitness
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011There are so many great reasons to exercise. It helps all of us to feel better and to be healthier whether we are pregnant or not. During pregnancy, however, regular exercise and being fit can help decrease the incidence of gestational diabetes, help you to develop more stamina for labor and experience less post partum depression.
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Managing Labor Pain
Monday, September 19th, 2011Labor is a natural — although challenging — process. No two women have the same degree of labor pain, and no two labors are exactly alike. Ultimately, you need to choose the pain relief option that’s right for you.
