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  • Lower Stress with Fewer Extra Curricular Activites

    It is a common issue...we want our kids to spend their non-school time wisely. Many parents turn to activities to keep their kids busy and may take on too much. They often live in their cars and have forgotten what their spouse looks like. Determine whether your family's schedule needs to be scaled back.

  • Exercising While Pregnant

    To drag your body up to do anything when you're pregnant is hard enough, but to be motivated to exercise -- get outta here! Pregnancy is a time for sitting comfortably on the sofa with your feet firmly OFF the ground and your hand firmly IN a bag of chocolates...is it not?

  • How to Lower Your Stress

    Nurturing yourself is what enables you to be at your best for your children. Further, mothering is not a hobby you picked up for fun. You work hard for the sake of your children and family, and that entitles you to respect, care -- and stress relief.

  • Stomach Upset & Severe IUGR

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Hello. I'm 29+3 with severe IUGR - to date, reason unknown. I am receiving twice-weekly CTGs and regular scans to monitor my little girl's progress. I am due to see my Obstetrician on Friday morning where I expect to be referred for my next scan, sometime next week.

  • Constantly Tired?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant and Saturday night at work I got really stressed out and had a nervous breakdown and could not breath. I began to get my breath back and began working again got off work and went home and the only thing I could do was lay in bed and sleep. Later on Sunday I felt really bad my whole body hurt and I could hardly eat or move all I did was sleep. When I woke on Monday morning and tried to get out of bed but felt like I was going to pass out I had no energy all day and just laid in bed and slept again.

  • I have Post-traumatic Stress

    QUESTION

    Hi Dr. Laura,
    I have Post-traumatic Stress. I know I have it.

    I am still a child I consider myself to be because I'm still in the teenage years, I'm 19. So I was wondering could you tell me how to deal with this issue.

    I got this from being in a car accident on May 2007 and suffered from eye trauma and I'm probably going to be on eye drops for the rest of my life.

  • Discomfort and Pain in Early Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm approximately 11 weeks pregnant, and so far I have had almost every second day horrible morning sickness that prevents me from really eating anything. What should I do?

    Also, seeing as how I'm so early along, is it normal for my tummy to go really hard and huge (like I'm 5 or 6 months along) and feel like Braxton Hicks contractions?

  • Jump Starting Labor and Pregnancy Rumors

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have two questions for you. First, I am wondering if there is anything you can take safely to help start labor. I have had four children so far and have had to be induced every time, at least a week late and up to past two weeks late. One of my babies was over 9 pounds so now we usually start a little earlier. I would love to go into labor on my own, but since I have had no luck doing this, I am willing to be induced, especially if it means having a smaller baby. Any ideas on how to start labor on my own?

  • Holiday Stressbusters for Parents and Parents-to-be

    'Tis the season to be merry-or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks. Here are ten things you can do to make the holiday season as stress-free as possible for you and your kids:

  • Emotions During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My sister is 32 years old and 35-weeks pregnant. The last 2 months, she and my mother have been arguing really bad. They have never fought other than through the teenage years and have loved each other always. Being the oldest brother and son, and almost being put in the middle of this, I do have one question.

  • Emotions During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My sister is 32 years old and 35-weeks pregnant. The last 2 months, she and my mother have been arguing really bad. They have never fought other than through the teenage years and have loved each other always. Being the oldest brother and son, and almost being put in the middle of this, I do have one question.

  • Research Underscores Links Between Stress and Reproductive Hormones

    In studies presented at the recent annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, researchers from Magee-Womens Research Institute in Pittsburgh revealed that at least one type of menstrual-related disorder linked to infertility may be the result of stress -- and resolving that stress could return reproductive functions to normal.

  • Enjoying Christmas with Toddlers

    The holiday season can be stressful if we try to do too much, but throw in a couple of toddlers and things can become overwhelming quickly, not to mention stressful for your kids! Here are some toddler tips to help make your holiday season more enjoyable for the entire family:

  • Constantly Tired?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant and Saturday night at work I got really stressed out and had a nervous breakdown and could not breath. I began to get my breath back and began working again got off work and went home and the only thing I could do was lay in bed and sleep. Later on Sunday I felt really bad my whole body hurt and I could hardly eat or move all I did was sleep. When I woke on Monday morning and tried to get out of bed but felt like I was going to pass out I had no energy all day and just laid in bed and slept again.

  • You and Your Partner, 0-12 weeks

    Although pregnancy can be a very meaningful and exciting time for a woman and her partner, there are unique concerns and pressures for each of you alone and also together as a couple. Pregnancy is a period of transition, a change from one family pattern to another. It is also a time of growth.

  • Taking the Pressure Out of Pregnancy

    Stress during pregnancy can have some adverse consequences, including an increased risk of premature labor, premature birth and low birth-weight babies. What can make the difference is how early the stress is recognized and steps taken to offset the risks

  • Stomach Upset & Severe IUGR

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Hello. I'm 29+3 with severe IUGR - to date, reason unknown. I am receiving twice-weekly CTGs and regular scans to monitor my little girl's progress. I am due to see my Obstetrician on Friday morning where I expect to be referred for my next scan, sometime next week.

  • Preventing Type II Diabetes

    The average mother is about 10 pounds heavier than a comparable woman without children, moms tend to eat high-carb quick foods on the run, and mothers are at heightened risk for Type II diabetes.

  • Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

    I've tried for 2 years but can't seem to get pregnant?

  • How to Lower Your Stress

    Nurturing yourself is what enables you to be at your best for your children. Further, mothering is not a hobby you picked up for fun. You work hard for the sake of your children and family, and that entitles you to respect, care -- and stress relief.

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