Archive for December, 2008
Breastfeeding While Pregnant
Posted by: | CommentsBeing pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop breastfeeding your child. Long ago doctors believed it actually took nutrients away from the baby inside you, however that is not the case. Even today we have people that believe this and they will argue with you the entire time. Only you can decide if you should stop breastfeeding your toddler or not. Don’t let someone else make that decision for you.
Reasons to Stop
A few reasons you might want to stop breastfeeding may be if you are feeling constantly drained of energy. Or maybe your child has started to bite. Sometimes your milk will just dry up, this is your body’s way of telling you that it has had enough and to take a break. Mastitis could play a big role in making you stop immediately as well. Mastitis is an infection in the breast when it isn’t expressed enough and gets engorged. Read More→
Maria Lawson – Life Starts Now
Posted by: | CommentsMaria Lawson – Life Starts Now
Her first self help/autobiography ‘Life Starts Now’
In Brief:
Maria Lawson rose to fame on the hit British TV show The X Factor in 2005 but had already enjoyed some success as a singer/songwriter prior to this, having secured a recording and publishing contract through her own efforts and determination to break into the music industry.
Life Starts Now follows Maria’s journey from hopeful unknown, through the audition process and beyond to her appearance on a major national television show, taking the reader behind the scenes to find out what really goes on inside the hit show.
This fascinating autobiography documents Marias early life and explains how this ambitious young girl from a humble background fulfilled her dream of TV stardom and recording success.
In this honest and heart warming account, Maria explains how she coped with the transition from obscurity to a life in the limelight only to come close to losing everything she worked so hard to achieve.
More recently, Maria has emerged stronger than ever, having overcome past setbacks to release an exciting second album ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ and has secured a record deal with a new label. The birth of her son has meant that she now has to fit her busy schedule around her most important role as a mother.
This book is not only an inspirational story, proving that it is possible for anyone to achieve their dreams, it is also a practical self help guide offering pregnancy and life skills advice based on Marias own experiences as an artist, businesswoman and new mum.
To order Maria’s book, click here:-
http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=194
SONG: Maria Lawson – ”Breaking Me Down”
Taken from her forthcoming second studio album, ”Emotional Rollercoaster”
http://www.MariaLawson.co.uk
This video’s purpose is nothing more than just promoting Maria as an artist & author.
All Hands on Baby
Posted by: | CommentsEveryone wants to touch the baby, especially during the pregnancy but no one every asks. If you haven’t noticed yet, the minute you start to show a tummy everyone else will gladly show you. The tummy becomes this magnet for hands and everyone wants to handle it. It doesn’t matter if you are walking around in a store, sitting down in a restaurant or walking on your own street, someone is bound to start rubbing all over it.
You aren’t the only one that is being driven nuts by this either, take a look at your husband. Sure he seems like a trooper but deep inside he’s probably ready to put someone’s lights out. Talk with your husband and see how he feels. Even if you don’t mind, he might not like other men’s hands on you. He may not care if it is a female touching your body but he can mind about a man. Think about how you would feel if you saw some woman rubbing her hands all over your husband’s chest. Maybe the two of you can come to an agreement, after all do you have to let everyone touch the baby? Read More→
Pregnancy – The Third Trimester
Posted by: | CommentsDuring the third trimester of pregnancy you will continue to experience many physical and emo
tional changes. As your pregnancy draws to a close the last few months can feel like an eternity. Make sure you are taking care of yourself and getting plenty of rest.
The third trimester will bring many challenges due to the increasing size of your belly. It may be difficult to sleep as you can not get comfortable you will also be making numerous trips the bathroom as the baby presses on your bladder. This seems to be exaggerated when you lie down and thus presents a greater problem when you try to sleep as opposed to during the day. Read More→
Pregnancy – The Second Trimester
Posted by: | CommentsDuring this phase of pregnancy most women can finally say goodbye to morning sickness and hello baby kicks and Braxton contractions.
The second trimester is an excited phase because you are experiencing so many physical as well as emotional changes. For the most part your morning sickness has subsided and you may regain some of your lost energy. Many pregnant women will experience that “pregnancy glow” as it becomes evident to the outside world that you are pregnant. Read More→
Pregnancy – The First Trimester
Posted by: | CommentsThe First Trimester of Pregnancy is loosely defined as the first three months of pregnancy from the point of conception. During trimester you are going to experience a number of physical and emotional changes as well as some symptoms of pregnancy. One of the most common symptoms you will experience during this stage of pregnancy is morning sickness.
Although this is a common symptom of pregnancy not all women experience morning sickness. Every pregnancy is different, just because you experienced morning sickness with your first child doesn’t mean you will with the next. You will know what your symptoms will be until you experience them yourself. Read More→
Natural Ways to Induce Labor
Posted by: | CommentsThere are several techniques that you can use to naturally induce labor. These techniques include castor oil, nipples stimulation, having sex, eating spicy foods and maternity acupressure.
Of all the methods used to start labor naturally maternity acupressure is the only method that has been proven to work to effectively induce labor. It is for this reason that maternity acupressure is becoming more and more popular among pregnant women, doulas, midwives and doctors right now.
Not only can acupressure help you to induce labor naturally, but it can also significantly improve your birthing experience – simply and naturally. Maternity acupressure is just the pressing of specific points on the body know as acu-points that can quickly help your body to naturally go into labor. Read More→
Acupressure FAQ
Posted by: | CommentsFrequently asked questions about acupressure during pregnancy.
- What is acupressure?
- Is there any research on using acupressure in labor?
- When is the best time to start using acupressure for labor pain relief?
- How fast does acupressure start working for pain relief?
- When you apply pressure to the acupressure point how do you know how much pressure to apply, when to apply the pressure and for how long?
- How easy is this to do for someone without any experience in using acupressure?
- Can anything go wrong if the wrong points are pressed?
- Do you need any special tools to use acupressure?
- If you want to induce labor with acupressure, when is the appropriate time? Read More→
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Posted by: | CommentsOnce you start thinking about having a baby, you should start thinking about what you eat. Any expectant mother will want first and foremost to optimize her health and that of her growing baby. Proper nutrition during pregnancy is an important aspect to that effort.
While there are many factors that affect weight gain during pregnancy your nutrition is a major key to having a healthy pregnancy and baby.
For instance did you know that pregnant women only need about 300 extra calories per day in order to maintain healthy nutrition throughout their pregnancy? Eating much more then 300 calories a day extra will lead to excess weight gain, which is not healthy for you or your unborn baby. Have you ever wondered why the average weight gain during pregnancy is between 25 and 35 pounds when newborns usually weigh on average 7.5 lbs? Read More→
First Trimester
Posted by: | CommentsThe First Trimester of Pregnancy is loosely defined as the first three months of pregnancy from the point of conception. During trimester you are going to experience a number of physical and emotional changes as well as some symptoms of pregnancy. One of the most common symptoms you will experience during this stage of pregnancy is morning sickness. Although this is a common symptom of pregnancy not all women experience morning sickness. Every pregnancy is different, just because you experienced morning sickness with your first child doesn’t mean you will with the next. You will know what your symptoms will be until you experience them yourself.
Another common symptom during the first trimester is feeling tired. Make sure you get plenty of sleep and learn to relax. As your pregnancy progresses you will be glad that you did. If you feel tired rest, don’t try to over exhort yourself; remember it takes a lot of energy to create a new life. ? And remember to drink plenty of water. This will also help with constipation, yet another symptom you can expect to experience in the first trimester.
Many women also experience tenderness, swelling of the breasts and increased sensitivity during the first trimester and throughout there pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses your breasts will naturally grow fuller as your body prepares for breasting feeding after your baby is born. In may be necessary to buy bra extenders to accommodate your growing breasts. It is important to make sure that you have a properly fitting bra throughout your pregnancy as your breasts change.
