Healthy Pregnancy Diet Tips

Now that you're pregnant, you owe it to both yourself and your baby to eat a healthy pregnancy diet. Yeah right, you say, who has the time OR the energy for that? From my experience as a health and nutrition coach, I know that a lot of people think that healthy eating takes too much effort and discipline and is boring/tastes bad.

Reiki and Your Unborn Child

We were living and teaching Reiki in Darjeeling, India, when we decided to try for a child. Straight after conception I placed my hands on Bronwen's sacral chakra, the area of the ovaries and a tremendous heat was channeled into the womb and it felt as of I was helping the seeds of life. This was the first contact that I had with my child because we soon realised that Bronwen was pregnant.

What to Really Pack for the Delivery Room

This article offers a realistic overview of what to pack when delivering a baby at a hospital or birthing center.

Diabetes and Pregnancy is Not Sweet

Pregnancy, though one of the greatest blessings, can be a worrysome event in a woman's life. What more if an expecting mom is a diabetic. Here's how to cope with being pregnant and at the same time suffering from diabetes.

Homebirth: The Family Choice

Home birth offers the chance to give birth naturally in an environment familiar to the mother and her family. It also gives the baby a safe, gentle welcome into the world.

Breastfeeding Your Child

Breastfeeding refers to the process by which a mother feeds her infant with milk directly from her breasts. Assuming the mother does not have certain illnesses, breast milk is widely believed to be the most beneficial for feeding young infants. It is even said that breastfeeding can strengthen the bond between mother and child. Still, some mothers choose not to participate in breastfeeding their infants and opt for store bought formula instead.

Hypoglycemia and Your Premature Baby

How does hypoglycemia or low blood sugar effect my premature baby?

Supporting Plus Sized Mamas in Pregnancy and Birth

Key concepts in providing supportive, non-judgemental care to plus sized moms in Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Copy Of Birth Certificates

Your birth certificate is the official document that authenticates your existence and birth. It registers your nationality and familial lineage. The information there is recognized by the government and therefore honored everywhere to prove your identity. Only the government can give you an authenticated copy.

Identical Twins

Twins are two people who have shared the same womb at the same time. They may also have come from the same egg. Twin births are becoming more and more common due to several factors such as increasing use of fertility treatments, child births at an older age, and even genetic factors. Women who are slightly above-average in build are also likely to have multiple births or twins. Certain ethnic groups are also found to have a greater twin population. One in every 250 births in the world could be an identical twin birth.

Baby Shower Tips for a Fabulous Party

Baby showers are supposed to be full of joy and happiness but you also want it to be memorable so here are some simple ways to “wow” guests at your next shower.

Photo Birth Announcements

The birth of a baby is a joyous event in a family, and proud parents are eager to inform their near and dear ones about the arrival of a new family member. This is generally done through the conventional media as well as digital networks. The announcement includes a photograph of the newborn. Parents merely send a photograph to the company, choose from the alternatives presented, and will be given an email proof in a few days.

Sex and Pregnancy from a Woman's Point of View

Let's get one thing clear – there's no such thing as 'normal' when it comes to your feelings! Every woman will feel differently about sex and intimacy during her pregnancy, and if you feel a certain way then 9 times out of 10 do what you want (or don’t want) to do. Some women find they become even more randy when they’re pregnant, whereas some aren’t interested at all. Whatever feels right for you, go with it. There are a few physical conditions to consider, but as far as emotion goes, there’s no right or wrong way to 'be pregnant'.

Prepare for New Baby with These Tried and True Items

Search the net and you're sure to find list upon list of what you need for a new baby. Most of those lists go way overboard. Babies don't usually need much at all. Here's a list of what I found, through my own experiences, to be the most useful.