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How To Prepare for Birth Using Self-Hypnosis

maggiehowell — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:29 -0500

How To Comfort Someone Who Has Lost a Baby

mamapat — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:24:32 -0500

How To Survive the First Weeks of Motherhood

punkin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:05:41 -0500

How To Plan a Nursery You Will Love

3100 Caldera Blvd — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:18:25 -0500

How To Properly Change a Diaper from a Dad's Perspective

jjetts4 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:59:01 -0500

My wife and I were truly blessed to give birth to a very healthy girl. We prepared for months before we became pregnant, even on the pregnancy and the birth and what to do, what to expect, worst case scenarios and how to be prepared, etc.

My daughter was born into my arms and we warmed her up, loved her, cut the umbilical chord, cleaned her, clothed her and now what? My wife was an expert mother by instinct. Though this was our first, she already seemed to know what she was doing and she showed me what to do (thank goodness). The biggest hang-up I had was changing diapers. I even made a deal with our daughter that I would buy her a Porsche in sixteen years from now if I did not have to change her diaper. Most likely, it is a good thing she does not need physical objects to be happy. She pooped.

Mom said it was my turn. Now what? Here's what!

How To Get a Birth Certificate

3100 Caldera Blvd — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:36:20 -0500

A birth certificate is something that you will use on many occasions to prove that your child is indeed your own. After that, your children will use it to help identify themselves. It is important then to get a birth certificate quickly after having a baby. Many hospitals provide the form needed to get the birth certificate, some don't, and many times, the rush in bringing home the baby can make it difficult to keep track of such forms. You can still get the birth certificate easily.

How To Find and Use Pregnancy Support Belts

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:58:52 -0500

When it comes to support belts to help relieve pain and discomfort during pregnancy, there are a lot of options out there. You have a wide variety of choices. Your best bet is to go online. There, you can comparison shop for the best prices, find a wide variety of choices, and pick out the product that is best for you.

How To Use Merino Wool and Cotton in Baby Clothing

LolaBen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:47:43 -0600

This article details the importance of using the natural materials of Merino wool and cotton in newborn accessories and clothing. These materials are time-tested and are best for helping to keep your newborn as comfortable as possible, the way nature intended.

How To Identify Postpartum Depression

sadaf — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:30:21 -0600

Motherhood is one of the most amazing experiences any woman can go through. For most women, the innate maternal instinct kicks in during their twenties, and they start fantasizing about having a baby and nurturing it with care and love. When that monumental moment finally arrives, after a physically-challenging 9-month period and an even more painful labor, the emotional roller-coaster ride begins. Relatives and friends sometimes witness the new mother crying for no reason, over-reacting to trivial matters, and a bit too worried about the baby's well-being.

How To Use a Fetal Doppler

tummytickles — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:32:52 -0600

There is no better sound than the sound of your baby's heartbeat from the womb. Purchasing or renting a fetal Doppler can be a great way for you and your family (especially soon-to-be siblings) to bond with your baby.

There are many sounds that can be heard with a fetal Doppler including kicks, hiccups and, of course, your baby's heartbeat. A fetal heartbeat can be heard with a fetal Doppler as early as 8-10 weeks. Follow the tips below to get the most out of your Doppler.

How To Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep (GBS) Infection

lindsaynorris — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:48:49 -0600

What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no harm or symptoms. Carrying GBS (also called GBS colonisation or GBS carriage) is entirely normal - up to one in every three people carries GBS in the gut (bowel), and in women it is often also found in the vagina. Carrying GBS can be intermittent - it can come and go - and simply carrying GBS does not require treatment.

How To Find Out if You Carry Group B Strep (GBS)

lindsaynorris — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:22:20 -0600

What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no harm or symptoms. Carrying GBS (also called GBS colonisation or GBS carriage) is entirely normal - up to one in every three people carries GBS in the gut (bowel), and in women it is often also found in the vagina.
Carrying GBS can be intermittent - it can come and go - but simply carrying GBS does not require treatment.

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How To Help a Woman After a Miscarriage

ellen66 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:58:26 -0600

Are you at a loss when it comes to knowing what to say or do to help a woman who has miscarried? Often, we don't know what to say or do and opt for either saying, or doing, nothing. To make matters worse, we make the mistake of dismissing her grief. I'm here to help you by offering a few simple support tips if you find yourself with a friend or loved one who has miscarried.

How To Use the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM)

JLSmith — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:23:00 -0600

Every woman has a right to knowledge and understanding of her fertility and reproductive health. If you want to practice natural fertility regulation, the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM) offers the following advantages:

How To Be a Great Birth Coach...For Fathers and Other Relatives or Friends

wintergreen — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:58:43 -0600

Birth today is more complex than ever. We all know there's no way to know what the birth will be like. In itself, that leaves us believing there is nothing we can do to prepare. We're left with believing the only way to prepare for birth is to arm ourselves with lots of information and then make a Birth Plan. All those things are true, yet that's not quite the end of the story. We need birth skills...that's the how-to of childbirth. This doesn't mean you are doing the birth by yourself. It means that when a woman is pregnant, she does need to learn to birth. However, it also means YOU need to learn how to help.

How To Ease Back Pain in Labor

robin — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:44:25 -0600

Changing positions during labor is one thing you can do to relieve pain in your lower back. That pressure is often due to your baby’s position and is called back labor: the back of your baby's head presses against your lower back. In clinical terms, it's called Occiput (head) Posterior (back) or O.P. position. It's not uncommon, nor is it dangerous or an emergency, but it is uncomfortable and labor may progress more slowly. Being upright and in motion will lessen that pressure and help your baby move. And the good new is, once your baby is in a good position, she/he usually stays that way! Here are other effective techniques to help you and your baby.

When you are pregnant:

How To Have a Positive Birth Experience

robin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:58:15 -0600

‘I can do this’ is the best way to approach labor. It’s also a great way to step into parenting. The fact is, your body is designed to grow, give birth to and nurture healthy babies. And the fact is that labor is an act of love, physically and hormonally speaking. The contractions of labor massage your baby for a most responsive and alert beginning. The hormone that stimulates these contractions, oxytocin, is called ‘the love hormone’. It also stimulates the area in your brain that has to do with bonding, love, social connection. So when you love yourself, love your baby and have loving, patient people around you, you are helping with the positive work of oxytocin and labor.

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How To Find a Doula

birthdoula — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:47:15 -0600

Birth is a sacred event that should be honoured and respected. This is one occasion that you will remember for the rest of your life, so you will want to cherish that memory. One way to provide extra assurance and support is by hiring a doula for you and your partner.

A birth doula is a professional childbirth companion who will get to know you through the pregnancy and be by your side throughout the labour and birth. She is the one to provide you with emotional support and guidance as well as physical and practical assistance.

How To Donate Your Breast Milk

milehighdoula — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:53:20 -0600

After your baby is born, you may find that you have an excess of breast milk and dumping your precious liquid gold down the drain makes you feel sick to your stomach. Or perhaps you have a calling to help someone in need. Whatever your reason for donating your breast milk, it is a very personal decision and one that should be carefully researched. There are several ways to donate your breast milk.

How To Choose a Birth Doula

milehighdoula — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:50:05 -0600

Choosing the right birth team can greatly impact your birth. Those who surround you during this miraculous time must support your desires and provide encouragement. No matter how you choose to give birth, whether using pain medications or not, an important person on your birth team should be a professional birth assistant called a doula.

A birth doula is usually a woman (there are a few male doulas) who supports pregnant women and their families throughout the final months of pregnancy. She provides continuous support throughout labor and birth and offers physical, emotional and informational support to the mother and her birth team. A birth doula does not provide medical support. Birth doulas are not trained in medicine and cannot perform vaginal checks, assess fetal heart tones, or take the mother’s temperature and/or blood pressure. A birth doula is there for physical, emotional, and informational support only.

How To Plan a Healthy Pregnancy

eashoor — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:11:09 -0500

Here are some pieces of valuable advice for those of you trying or planning on getting pregnant in the near future.

How To Know If You Are Pregnant

Carolyn — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:49:02 -0500

Pregnancy is a proud moment for any woman and should never be viewed as a burden nor accepted reluctantly. No doubt the pregnant woman has to pass through a totally novel experience in her life and there could be multiple problems in a primipara (the lady who is going to deliver a child for the very first time) but in a multipara, the problems are neither novel nor disturbing, for the simple reason that she is now an experienced lady who can weather any storm.

Common symptoms of pregnancy:

How To Plan the Baby's Room

Elizabeth69 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:10:50 -0500

One of the most exciting things about planning for a new baby is getting the nursery ready. Retailers offer a wide variety of adorable furniture and accessories, with something to fit in most any budget. Setting up a fun and functional nursery is not a difficult task, but does require a bit of planning.

How To Find and Use Maternity Support Belts

Brandylou — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:24:18 -0500

So you are excited to be pregnant and are glowing with the miracle that you carry inside you. What you didn’t expect was the task it would be on your spine to carry your (literally) bouncing baby around in the front of you like a low slung bag of weights. While your burgeoning belly grows, the strain on your back greatly increases. Some find that the use of a maternity support belt can relieve some of the strain that your back must endure to carry your precious cargo.

How To Support a New Mother

Brian263 — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:46:00 -0500

Remember those old cartoons depicting new fathers smoking stogies and celebrating with their buddies as they might if their football team were to win the Super Bowl? How about the cartoons showing new fathers hustling and sweating as they scramble to give their wives the loving care and attention they so deserve?

What's that? You don't remember that second batch? Well, too bad. Fathers, once the baby is delivered, it's your turn to pull extra weight. Show your wife how much you love her and appreciate all that she's gone through during the recent months. Here's how.

Get paternity leave. It's common these days for men to take paternity leave from work. Make sure you get some time off to support her. Take as much time as possible; your wife will certainly appreciate it.

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How To Set Up an Inflatable Birthing Pool

Staff468 — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:36:00 -0600

Firstly if you are pregnant congratulations!

Always check any manufacturer instructions and information before setting up your Birthing Pool. You may wish to follow these guidelines and do a practice run so you know how to inflate your birthing pool correctly when the time comes-it's a great idea for nervous birth partners!

Where to put your inflatable pool. Once you have your inflatable birthing pool, the first thing to consider is where to put it. A hard, concrete surface is preferable, but a hardwood floor should also be fine. If you're in any doubt, consult a qualified builder or engineer, or ask permission if you are renting.

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How To Understand Cord Blood Storage

Andy185 — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:57:00 -0500

Perhaps you heard about it in the news, or maybe from a fellow parent, and now you need more information on how to understand cord blood storage. Here are a few answers to common questions about cord blood storage.

How To Find a Cord Blood Bank

Andy185 — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:55:00 -0500

You know how to understand cord blood storage and now you need to know how to find a cord blood bank.

The first decision to make is whether you want to use a public or private cord blood bank. This is the one aspect of cord blood storage that carries the most controversy. Do you store the cord blood in a private facility for the use by your own family, or do you donate it to a public facility for use by anyone who needs it?

The advantages of public donation include:

How To Choose a Baby Nursery Theme

Susie254 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:49:00 -0500

Planning for a new baby is an exciting time. There are a lot of decisions to be made, including choosing a baby nursery theme. Before you head straight to your local department store, however, you might want to spend a little time gathering ideas.

How To Make a Baby Photo Announcement

Kaye305 — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:02:00 -0500

If you recently had a baby or are having one soon, you may wish to make your own baby photo announcement. This is a relatively inexpensive and fun way to announce the arrival of your new little bundle!

How To Use a Breast Pump

Theresa157 — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:01:00 -0500

A breast pump can be a big help if you want to give breast milk to your baby but are returning to work or want to leave your baby with a caregiver. It can also be a plus if Dad wants to have the fun of feeding your baby, but you don't want to offer your baby formula. Remember though, if you are exclusively breastfeeding, don't offer an artificial nipple to your baby until your baby is four to six weeks old.

A breast pump suctions breast milk out of your breasts and into a container so you can save it for your baby.

Since each breast pump is different, remember to always read and follow the instructions that come with your breast pump. This is extremely important when putting together an electric pump because it will not work the way it is supposed to if not put together properly.

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How To Understand a Fetal Monitor

Theresa157 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:11:00 -0500

Unless you have an extremely fast birth, you can expect to be put on a fetal monitor at some point during your birth, perhaps during your whole birth. A fetal monitor is exactly what it sounds like-it monitors your baby's heartbeat. While a few hospitals continue to use portable Doppler units (like what your ob/gyn or midwife uses during your prenatal appointments), the majority of hospitals use a fetal monitor. Physicians like to monitor your baby's heartbeat because some variations may indicate a problem, though the majority of variations are perfectly normal.

How To Create a Baby Registry

Veronica 48 — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:01:00 -0500

A baby gift registry is a great tool for letting shower guests know what you want or need and for reducing the number of duplicate items that you receive.

Decide what items you want or need. If you start by walking into a store or logging on to a website, you may feel overwhelmed by all the choices and be easily drawn to items that are a waste of money. Most stores will provide a list to get you started, but remember that they have a financial motive in encouraging you to select everything under the sun. So before you create a registry, do your research. Talk to experienced friends and check out the book, Baby Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields, for the scoop on what baby items are really worth spending your (or someone else's!) money on.
Decide whether you want to use the big stores, the boutiques, or both. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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How To Take a Pregnancy Blood Test

Kaye305 — Tue, 30 May 2006 13:08:00 -0500

Do you think you are pregnant? There is one sure way to find out: Have a pregnancy blood test completed. Pregnancy blood tests can detect pregnancy anywhere from 7-12 days after conception.

How To Use a Chinese Conceiving Calendar

Susie254 — Thu, 25 May 2006 05:32:00 -0500

Sometime in the middle of your pregnancy, usually after the twentieth week, your obstetrician will probably do an ultrasound to try and determine the sex of your baby. If baby cooperates and turns just right, you and your doctor should be able to see if your baby is a boy or a girl. While this is one of the most accurate ways to determine the gender of a fetus, many couples become impatient as they wait for that twentieth week of development to arrive. There are lots of fun ways to try to guess your baby's gender, but one of the most well-known is the Chinese conceiving calendar. Some couples also use the Chinese conceiving calendar as they plan their pregnancy to try and choose a specific gender.

How To Choose a Bradley Childbirth Instructor

Veronica 48 — Wed, 24 May 2006 15:36:00 -0500

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth is an approach to childbirth that teaches you to trust the natural process of birth by providing information about how the body works during labor and delivery and by suggesting non-medicated pain management techniques. Natural pain management includes a focus on natural breathing (as opposed to specific breathing patterns taught in Lamaze courses). The Bradley Method also provides education about common medical interventions such as electronic fetal monitoring, epidural or other pain medication, and the use of forceps and other devices so that you can make informed decisions if those options are presented to you. A key component of the Bradley Method is the concept of incorporating your partner into the birthing process, which is usually referred to as "husband-coached" childbirth.

How To Interpret a Pregnancy Ultrasound

Susie254 — Wed, 24 May 2006 08:10:00 -0500

In a typical pregnancy ultrasound, sound waves are used to project a picture of the fetus onto a monitor. Ultrasounds are used for a variety of reasons. They are often used to determine evidence of an early pregnancy, and they may be used to rule out any problems that vaginal bleeding or other symptoms may indicate. Ultrasounds are commonly used to determine the gestational age of the baby. Multiple pregnancies can also be found on an ultrasound. Although a full bladder may be necessary to get the best viewing of the fetus, there is no other discomfort to the pregnant woman or baby during this procedure. One of the most common pregnancy ultrasound methods is the Doppler ultrasound. Most doctors typically interpret a pregnancy ultrasound using the following methods:

How To Practice Pilates Pregnancy Exercises

Theresa157 — Mon, 22 May 2006 09:08:00 -0500

Pilates workouts are great exercises for pregnancy. Pilates workouts are designed to be non-sweaty and relaxing, making it different from prenatal yoga, and other cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling and swimming. The five hundred controlled exercises that Pilates consist of focus on quality, rather than quantity, of movement. The idea behind Pilates exercises are to improve posture, reduce stress, create long, lean muscles and improve body awareness. Pilates works several muscles groups at the same time with concentration on strengthening and stabilizing the core. The core consists of the abdomen, back, and pelvic girdle region. It may also be referred to as the base or the solid core and the muscles as the deep stabilizing muscles.

How To Receive Massage Therapy During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Tue, 16 May 2006 13:18:00 -0500

A massage is a great treat for a pregnant woman. After a massage, not only will your body feel better, and less fatigued, but your mental and emotional state may be better too. In addition, massage therapy helps with circulation and with muscle joint pain.

Massage in pregnancy can help relieve the common pregnancy symptom of sciatica or pain along the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. Sciatica can be caused when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. Other pregnancy symptoms that can be helped by massage include leg cramps, and back and round ligament pain. Round ligament is abdominal pain caused by the growth of the uterus and the ligaments used to hold it in place. This pain is unrelated to cramping or contractions and should feel different than contractions.

How To Buy Stylish Pregnancy Wear

Theresa157 — Mon, 15 May 2006 11:56:00 -0500

Pregnancy clothes have come a long way from the unfashionable smocks and long dresses women had to wear in the past. Now clothing designers plan maternity clothes that show off a woman's growing chest and belly.

How To Extend Breastfeeding

Susie254 — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:19:00 -0500

Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both mother and child. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that nursing mothers continue to breastfeed their babies for at least the first year. The benefits of breastfeeding for babies includes a lower risk of allergies, diabetes and other health-related problems. Babies who breastfeed receive their mothers' antibodies through the breast milk, and babies typically have less digestion problems if they breastfeed. There are benefits for the mom as well. New research conducted by Dr Tongzhang Zheng of the Yale School of Medicine, supports the fact that mothers who extend their breastfeeding beyond the first year may lessen their risk of developing cancer. Mothers who breastfeed typically lose weight more quickly than mothers who don't. For those mothers who want to continue breastfeeding, it is possible to extend breastfeeding for several months or years.

How To Choose a Pregnancy Pillow

Theresa157 — Thu, 11 May 2006 09:59:00 -0500

As your body gets larger in pregnancy, you may find it more difficult to get comfortable sleeping at night. When your belly gets big, you'll find you can't lie on your stomach. In addition, experts recommend that pregnant women don't lie on their backs while sleeping. Lying on your back during pregnancy can cause hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and may decrease the oxygen supply to the baby. Most experts recommended sleeping on your left side to increase oxygen to your baby, though the right side is almost as good (the left side provides slightly more oxygen to the baby, but it's a fairly minimal difference). However, a pregnant woman will often find it difficult to sleep on her side without some support to her back. She often finds placing a pillow against her back to be helpful.

How To Prepare for Breastfeeding While Pregnant

Veronica 48 — Tue, 09 May 2006 22:33:00 -0500

Breastfeeding, while completely natural, is not necessarily intuitive for mom or baby. Learning how to breastfeed before baby is born is a bit like learning how to ride a bike without actually sitting on the bicycle while you learn- you may understand in theory, but what you've learned won't have a lot of meaning until you actually do it. This "how to" gives you some tips on what to learn and think about while you're still pregnant rather than telling you exactly "how to breastfeed".

Skim some good breastfeeding books. The details may not be all that helpful until your baby is born, but just get a few books and skim them so you're familiar with what's there. Some good books include:

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How To Control Discharge During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Tue, 09 May 2006 07:43:00 -0500

Many women experience heightened discharge during their pregnancy. Usually, this is nothing to be concerned about, though it may be a little uncomfortable. A panty liner should be all you need to control discharge. If you need more protection for your clothing, contact your care provider.

There are many kinds of discharge you may experience during pregnancy.

How To Quit Smoking During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Mon, 08 May 2006 11:32:00 -0500

Congratulations! You've just found out you're pregnant. But you're a smoker and now you're wondering how to quit smoking-fast. Believe it or not, it can be done. About forty percent of pregnant smokers do stop during their pregnancy-a rate that's much higher than any other group.

Risks of smoking during pregnancy include premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and undeveloped lungs. Long term risks include asthma, allergies, not meeting developmental milestones, and learning disorders. In addition, the rate of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is much higher among families that smoke and mothers who smoked during pregnancy.

How To Manage High Risk Pregnancy Problems

Theresa157 — Mon, 08 May 2006 10:21:00 -0500

Some women experience pregnancy problems that put them into the high risk category. High risk pregnancy problems include, but are not limited to, multiples, placenta previa, high blood pressure, a history of high risk pregnancy problems, incomplete cervix, HIV, amniotic fluid issues, various bacterial/viral infections and drug/alcohol use during pregnancy. Many of these high risk pregnancy problems are manageable with good care. In addition, though yours may be classified as a high risk pregnancy, you can still have a healthy pregnancy. For example, you may be pregnant with multiples and have no complications at all, or you may be pregnant with multiples and have many complications. It all depends on your body, your care provider and your baby or babies. If you've reached a high risk pregnancy classification, you may be wondering how best to manage your pregnancy.

How To Have Orgasms During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Thu, 04 May 2006 07:34:00 -0500

Orgasms during pregnancy are perfectly safe. In fact, if you have a healthy pregnancy, they are good for you and baby. Some couples find their sex life is better during pregnancy than before. However, due to pregnancy complications like preterm labor, your care provider may recommend no sexual intercourse. If this is the case, check with your care provider to see if you can still have orgasms via other means. Talking with your care provider about sex during pregnancy is always advisable, so you mustn't be afraid or embarrassed to raise the topic.

How To Have Sex While Breastfeeding

Theresa157 — Thu, 04 May 2006 07:25:00 -0500

Some women find their libidos significantly change while breastfeeding; many women experience heightened sexual desire, while others crave less sex. No matter how you feel about sex while breastfeeding, it's important to keep communicating your thoughts and feelings with your partner. The following may help you to have sex while breastfeeding.

How To Predict Gender with the Chinese Pregnancy Calendar

Theresa157 — Wed, 03 May 2006 08:42:00 -0500

The Chinese pregnancy calendar is used to predict the gender of your child. It is based on inputting the mother's age and the month your baby was conceived. Some consider it to be 99 percent accurate, though most reports say it yields correct results only half of the time. Basically it's a fun game to play, especially if you are waiting until birth to discover your baby's gender.

The Chinese pregnancy calendar was found in a tomb near Beijing and is currently at the Institute of Science in Beijing. There is a catch to the Chinese pregnancy calendar though; the numbers you enter must subscribe to the ancient Chinese calendar, based on lunar and solar cycles (making it a lunisolar calendar). The western calendar is based on solar cycles.

How To Manage Belly Button Rings During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Wed, 03 May 2006 08:36:00 -0500

Many women resist removing their belly button rings during pregnancy, especially if they are younger and this is their first birth. Piercings can sometimes bring comfort to a pregnant woman as reminders of her non-pregnant physical appearance. You may be wondering if there is anything you can do to manage your belly button ring.