Archive for the 'pregnancy' Category

Extent of Pregnancy Prejudice

Extent of pregnancy prejudice in Britain’s workplaces
Each year around 30,000 working women are sacked, made redundant or leave their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination, according to alarming new research findings released recently by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
The research quantifies, for the first time, how many pregnant women and new mothers say they are experiencing […]

Preparing for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean

WHY LACK OF SUPPORT?
Several years ago, ACOG, American College of Obstetrician and Gynecology stated, that the risk of vaginal birth after cesarean poses a threat of uterine rupture and isn’t worth the risk to the fetus or the mother. Since then our hospitals and physicians have changed their views and policies. Larger hospitals […]

Dealing With Common Pregnancy Complaints

Pregnancy is not without its side effects. During pregnancy your body will undergo many hormonal changes. These hormone fluctuations can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms including: nausea, fatigue, bloating and fluid retention and mood swings.
What’s a pregnant woman to do? Believe it or not, there are many changes you can make to your […]

Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Selecting a present for a new mom or dad can be a challenging task. Baby showers are a great way to help support a new mother with her new baby. New mothers can sign up at a gift registry to avoid duplicate gifts and to indicate her gift preferences. Here are some good gift ideas […]

The Developing Child

We know the fetus is experiencing whatever is going on with the mother. This is the good news or the bad news as the case may be.
In an ideal world I would focus my attention on creating a pleasant and harmonious environment for the developing child. This could look like connecting with the […]