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  • What to Drink When You Have Morning Sickness

    If even drinking water makes you feel like throwing up, I'd like to help. Squelch your nausea and stay hydrated during pregnancy with these tactics.

  • Heat Stroke is No Joke: Keep Hydrated This Summer

    The smaller the child, the less likely he is to be able to tolerate heat. Heat injuries can creep up on you, so please take a moment to understand what heat injuries are, how to recognize them and how to prevent them.

  • Swollen Feet After Delivery?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I delivered 5 days ago and everything went well except that my feet became more swollen than they were before delivery. What could be the reason and could it be serious?

  • Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Does Lifting Heavy Boxes While TTC Harm?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    My husband and I just started trying to conceive, and we just moved across the country to a new house.

    We want to know if there is any danger to a possible pregnancy from me lifting boxes as we unpack. I would estimate that most boxes weigh about 30 pounds, maybe 40 -- that's all I can lift!

    I know moderate exercise is a good thing for me, before and during pregnancy, and I know how to lift properly, but I want to make sure about any risks to dislodging the pregnancy from lifting things specifically.

    Thanks,
    Jen

  • What Are the Pros and Cons of IV Fluids During Labor?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Please provide information on the pros and cons of IV fluids during labor and use of heplock.

    Thanks.
    Diann

  • Hypnobirth Tip#4: A Sample Birth Plan

    A sample birth plan based on the preferences of a typical hypno-birthing couple. Yours may vary, but consider the length and format as a guide. 2 pages is the longest it should be, and using bullet points or small paragraphs will help ensure it gets read.

  • Nutrition During Early Pregnancy

    Eating right while you're pregnant is one way you can help assure your baby`s good health. It's also a very smart way to help you feel good during this physically challenging time. Good nutrition is really quite simple when you make a decision to eat wisely and well.

  • Does Lifting Heavy Boxes While TTC Harm?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    My husband and I just started trying to conceive, and we just moved across the country to a new house.

    We want to know if there is any danger to a possible pregnancy from me lifting boxes as we unpack. I would estimate that most boxes weigh about 30 pounds, maybe 40 -- that's all I can lift!

    I know moderate exercise is a good thing for me, before and during pregnancy, and I know how to lift properly, but I want to make sure about any risks to dislodging the pregnancy from lifting things specifically.

    Thanks,
    Jen

  • Dealing With Swollen Hands and Feet

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Swollen Feet After Delivery?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I delivered 5 days ago and everything went well except that my feet became more swollen than they were before delivery. What could be the reason and could it be serious?

  • What Are the Pros and Cons of IV Fluids During Labor?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Please provide information on the pros and cons of IV fluids during labor and use of heplock.

    Thanks.
    Diann

  • Nutrition During Early Pregnancy

    Eating right while you're pregnant is one way you can help assure your baby`s good health. It's also a very smart way to help you feel good during this physically challenging time. Good nutrition is really quite simple when you make a decision to eat wisely and well.

  • Hypnobirth Tip#4: A Sample Birth Plan

    A sample birth plan based on the preferences of a typical hypno-birthing couple. Yours may vary, but consider the length and format as a guide. 2 pages is the longest it should be, and using bullet points or small paragraphs will help ensure it gets read.

  • Heat Stroke is No Joke: Keep Hydrated This Summer

    The smaller the child, the less likely he is to be able to tolerate heat. Heat injuries can creep up on you, so please take a moment to understand what heat injuries are, how to recognize them and how to prevent them.

  • What to Drink When You Have Morning Sickness

    If even drinking water makes you feel like throwing up, I'd like to help. Squelch your nausea and stay hydrated during pregnancy with these tactics.