It’s sometimes hard to imagine life before Amazon and, honestly, let’s just leave that past behind us. With an embarrassing number of prime packages delivered to my porch (this year especially #nestingmom), PRIME DAY is a more guilt-free way to shop on those items I’ve been eyeing. Amazon need only figure out how to get […]
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No Pay, No Problem Being pregnant for the first time can be stressful. Let me try that again, being pregnant AT ALL can be stressful. After all, you are creating a new human. Nbd. During my wife’s 1st pregnancy, a lot of times I felt that because I didn’t understand much about pregnancy/childbirth, I wasn’t […]
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Jun
“My OB said that I am full term and will be post-term in a week so she wants to induce me.”“Ugh these Braxton Hicks are the worst… every time I bend overI feel them.”“Did you hear about Carol? Her OB is going to strip her membranes at her next appointment!” If you recently found out […]
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Owlet Sock & Baby Vida – Improving Health or Pacifying Parents?
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Jun
BACKGROUND After birth, each baby will go through a series of tests looking for appropriate function of all major organs. This is referred to as the newborn screening (as discussed in the newborn care class). This vital screening helps alert providers of any potential problems that may require further evaluation. One aspect of this evaluation […]
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6 Key Recommendations You NEED to Know to Reduce the Risk of SIDS
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Definitions:SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is an unexpected death of a seemingly healthy baby younger than one year usually during sleep that cannot be explained. Some researchers think that young babies who develop SIDS have a defect in the part of the brain that drives breathing and arousal from sleep. (1) SUID: Sudden Unexpected Infant […]
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From Forceps to Fearless – Q&A
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Jun
Jun
As a childbirth educator, a positive childbirth experience = payday. Everything I have tried to create with The Baby Lady is directed to helping moms enjoy as much of their birthing experience as possible. That said, I have decided to connect with women in the postpartum stage to find out what did/did not work for […]
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Reimbursement Options for Prenatal Classes 1) Many health insurance companies offer reimbursement for all or part of prenatal classes including Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, and Infant CPR, safety classes and lactation consultations. You must contact your own health insurance company to confirm your policy’s specific reimbursement benefits. 2) Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Care Savings [...]
Our yearly post for Prime Day! One of the best ways to save money on the necessities for momma, your new little babe, or your toddler. Deals are only for prime members, so sign up by clicking here first! The first deal that I would JUMP on is for the instant pot! Not technically “baby” […]
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Apr
Before I dive into the meat of this post… I want you to think out the following scenario in your mind. It’s 3:00 a.m. and you are awakened by the sudden urge to pee (one of the many perks of pregnancy). In your sleep drunken stupor, you ram your toe at full speed into the […]
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Dec
My story starts at 36 weeks pregnant. I had an ultrasound and NST that morning to check up on baby girl because at my 20-week appointment I was diagnosed with marginal placental insertion. Basically what that means is my cord was inserted off to the side instead of directly in the middle; so it's important [...]