Do You Have A Pregnancy Calendar?
Shalene Chamings
Have you ever heard of a pregnancy calendar? A pregnancy calendar is simply a record of all the changes a woman and her baby will go through during the 40 weeks of pregnancy. Many expectant parents spend countless hours going over the pregnancy calendar...
Pregnancy - Exercise After Pregnancy
Kaushik Das
Generally most women can begin a formal exercise program within 6 weeks of giving birth, though this time frame might be slightly longer for some women, including those recovering from a C-section. Most women recovering from a C-section will be able to exer...
Pilates During Pregnancy - Yes or No?
Denise Villani
With all the concerns about exercising during pregnancy, what is a pregnant woman to do? Many people would probably question whether or not the relatively difficult Pilates program could be altered enough to accommodate the special needs of a pregnant w...
Exercising During Pregnancy
Jill Smi
Everyone knows that exercise is very good for your health. During pregnancy, exercise can have many other benefits as well. Normally, exercise should be light, especially during your first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes. Any ty...
Acupuncture During Pregnancy
j_hardcastle89
Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese method of using tiny needles to stimulate specific areas or "meridians" of the body and to rebalance the body's energy, or chi. Because acupuncture is especially effective for chronic conditions, many pregnant women are ...
Choosing Pilates Videos for Pregnancy
shelleydgreen
Are you thinking about using Pilates videos for pregnancy? Taking a class or would like to find out a little more information? Well I have written this article with you in mind. I hope that you find it useful.Looking for an exercise program while you're pr...
The First Week with your Baby
Anne CavicchiThe first week of your baby's life brings big adjustments for both of you. You are adjusting to being a mother and caring for your baby and your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. It is a time of great joy -- and possibly immense fear! Although you...
The Pregnancy Glow and Other Myths of Motherhood
Barbara A. Eastom Bates
It happened during the ninth month of my first pregnancy. I was going through a department store check-out lane where a teenage girl was ringing up my purchases. She looked shyly at my burgeoning belly with an expression that could only be descri...
Nutritional Cleansing Helps New Moms Lose Pregnancy Weight
Carole Scoville
Ok new moms - I know you are loving that little bundle of joy, but I'm sure you're not loving the extra pounds left behind after delivery. Weight loss (or sanity) can be real challenge when you are sleep deprived, overwhelmed and exhausted.Cleansing is ...
Successful Weight Loss - Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Alien
When you are trying to lose the weight that you gained during pregnancy, you will come across all sorts of weight loss tips. Some tips will work for you, while others will not. The important thing is to remember that no matter which tip or tips you follow, losing...
Something to Know About Pregnant Cat
What is the age of your pregnant cat? If under a year, or older than eight years, your cat will not have an easy time with birthing, and the possibility of deformed kittens is increased. Pregnancy is normally about 60-65 days long. In cases of large litters, length is ...
Yoga Exercises For Pregnant Women
sayush
Pregnant women can definitely benefit from doing yoga. The experience is one in which you can focus on what is happening within your body, relieve the stresses from worry and anxiety as well as keep your body in shape during this time. Pregnancy is a time of gre...
10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of PreNatal Yoga
vitalgirl
Yoga really helps improve the experience of pregnancy, by helping the body cope with the strain of hormonal changes and weight increases. Many expectant mothers report that yoga helps reduce the common aches and discomforts associated with pregnancy. Only two ...
Timepieces
Wayne and Tamara
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 2, 2003
I am a father of three teenagers. The older boy and girl are obedient, good at their studies, and helpful around the home. My problem is with my youngest daughter, who is 16.
Wayne and Tamara, she i...
Massage For Expectant Moms
kevinp
Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, pains occur due to increase in weight, shifting posture and hormone levels. Pre natal massages aim to improve circulation, alleviate aches and pa...
