The artificial induction of labor in hospitals seems to be more common than ever these days. Many women view their due date as an expiration date on a gallon of milk and believe that if their labor has not started by their due date, something must be wrong. They believe that their body will not know when to start laboring.
Every Labor Begins Differently but All Normal Labor Begins on Its Own
Labor induction is becoming more and more routine in many hospitals it seems, and I wanted to take the chance to partner with the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices to share my labor stories.
Baby Names for Girls: What’s in a Name Anyway
Every year, BabyCenter.com ranks names. With over 17,000 names for girls, some seem unbelievable. And with a daughter on the way, we need to come up with a name that is unusual without being extremely unusual.
How to Boost Iron Intake Without Supplements
Are you struggling with iron deficiency, but not wanting to take supplements? If you need an iron boost to nudge your levels up just a bit, there are a range of natural options that are gentler on the body — yet still effective.
Making Meat into Baby Food
In the quest to decide whether to feed your baby jarred food or homemade baby food, deciding what you will do about meat can be a tricky venture. Their little gums are not yet able to chew tougher, chunky pieces of meat, but the thought of pureeing meat sounds a little daunting. Meat is a fantastic first food as it is an excellent source of iron, which starts depleting in a baby’s body around six months of age. So how do you offer meat to those gummy little grins? As it turns out, making meat into baby food is quite simple, and takes very little time and effort.
Making Homemade Vegetarian Baby Food
Generally, after introducing basic rice cereal, vegetables are the first foods you introduce into a baby’s diet. While it may seem tempting to stock up on jars from the grocery store, making your own baby food is more economical, and surprisingly simple.
A General Guide to Making Homemade Baby Food
Although it may seem easier to purchase pre-made jars of baby food from the grocery store, it isn’t necessarily easy on the budget. Making your own baby food does not have to be as daunting as it seems. It is actually very simple, more nutritious, and the finished product is much tastier than the store bought variety.
Toxoplasmosis, Cats and Pregnancy in Women
Toxoplasma gondii is the one-celled protozoan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis in both cats and in pregnant women. Toxoplasmosis is usually a mild self-limiting disease, causing flu- or cold-like symptoms in both cats and people, but the disease is also fairly well known as a threat to an unborn child. Fortunately, there are simple steps a woman can take to protect her child from infection.
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise?
Being a new mom of a boy, I had to deal with the quandary of whether or not I should have him circumcised. After spending most of my life fully believing in it, I was given a link on a man who wanted his foreskin back. That article forever changed my opinion on the topic. (Note: This article contains language or topics that may not be suitable for all readers.)
My Response to Public Breastfeeding Harrassment
Dear Pastor, Jeff, Mike and staff, After our recent visit with Jeff and Mike we’ve been doing a lot of praying and discussing things between us, as you can imagine. During our meeting we shared how much the church family at has blessed us throughout the beginnings of our marriage, how much we appreciate about […]
Singing Games to Play With Your Baby
You do not have to be a fantastic singer in order to play these games with your baby – children enjoy YOU. Your baby will not care whether the crooning is slightly off-key as long as you are spending time with them. Singing Games for a Newborn – Your baby enjoys hearing you sing and […]
Floor Time Baby Games
Tummy time is important for a baby’s development and these floor time game ideas can be a lot of fun for you and baby both to get “down to earth” more. Newborn Baby Floor Games – Belly time is an important precursor to crawling, helps develop back muscles used in sitting and walking as well […]
