Light, recurring and sequential patterns are what you will notice at first. Later in your pregnancy, your baby’s hiccups will become robust and recognizable. Although most babies have hiccups and they are harmless, some fetal hiccups may be a reason for concern. According to Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Jason Collins, MD, MSCR, of The Pregnancy Institute, even though … Continue reading “What are Fetal Hiccups?”
Friends…first of all I still have a lot to learn about pregnancy! Second of all there are lots questions out there that I need to discuss with my significant other. Last night while we watched the Simones go for gold…we hashed out our own set of trials and tribulations about parenting! We definitely know NOW … Continue reading “From to Me to Pregnancy…Olympics and Pre-Pregnancy Discussions”
As you continue on this amazing pregnancy journey, your baby’s ears are now in their permanent location. Tiny eyes, complete with eyelashes, are now facing straight ahead. While your baby’s eyes do not open at this time, they can move from left to right and see light. Little hiccups may now become a part of … Continue reading “What’s New at Week 16?”
Did you know an incompetent cervix, also called cervical insufficiency, or CI, is a condition of pregnancy that occurs when the expectant mother’s cervical tissue is weakened to such a degree that it may lead to an unexpected pregnancy loss? This may be due to a previous childbirth, cervical trauma such as a broad cervical … Continue reading “Incompetent Cervix”
Hi friends…I’m still patiently waiting for my preconception doctor’s appointment (I promise it’s coming soon). While I wait…I must fill you in on the what I just read in Parents magazine – “20 Things All Couples Should Do Before Getting Pregnant.” There are some great ideas to keep me occupied while I wait. My favorites … Continue reading “From Me to Pregnancy…Things to do Before Pregnancy”
Friends as I patiently wait for my upcoming preconception doctor’s appointment…something serious has come across my radar and it is something I have no clue about…ZIKA. Zika is the health story of the year and especially for this summer…it’s a hot topic for this year’s Olympics being hosted in Zika-affected Rio! This is what I know … Continue reading “From Me to Pregnancy…Zika, What?”
Are you heading out for a walk with your infant on a warm summer day? A new warning has parents talking about “stroller shade.” All parents want to protect their children from the sun, but did you know covering your stroller with a blanket during these hot summer days can be dangerous for your child? According … Continue reading “New Warnings about Stroller Shade”
As you continue on your pregnancy journey, why not begin sleeping on your left side now? According to BabyCenter Sleep Expert, Donna Arand, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Kettering Sleep Disorders Center and Associate Research Professor in neurology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University explains: “Sleeping on your side is best … Continue reading “Sleep Position and Sleep”