Startling Findings About Giving Birth At Home
A new study published in the October edition of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is making quite a stir in the maternity world. The study was coauthored by Dr. Amos Grunebaum, a frequent contributor here, and contains this chilling statistic: of every 1,000 babies born at home with a midwife attending, 1.6 lacked a pulse and weren’t breathing five minutes after birth.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: Water Births May Help Mom, But What About Baby?
One of the labor topics that has always fascinated me is the concept of water birth. I know many women who find this idea appealing. After all, who doesn”t find a warm bath relaxing? No better time to work on relaxation than while in labor. … Read the rest
Paging Northeast Doulas: Water Birth…What’s In It For You?
One of the labor topics that has always fascinated me is the concept of water birth. I know many women who find this idea appealing. After all, who doesn’t find a warm bath relaxing? No better time to work on relaxation than while in labor. … Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: What Prenatal Tests Should I Expect in My First Trimester?
If you are pregnant for the first time, you may be surprised by how many tests your OB-Gyn runs throughout your pregnancy. It can be a bit overwhelming to keep track of what each one is testing for, and what tests should take place during each trimester. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: A Nursery with a Royal Touch
A Stroke of Parenting Genius!
Believe me when I say I am pretty much a stickler for sleep training. But as with all training methods, at different times, life throws us some complex curves and we have to get creative, be flexible and figure out how to get back on track. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
If you are a step-parent, have a step-parent, or know someone who is, don’t miss this guide to step-parenting during the holidays from MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling.
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
We are right in the middle of the holiday season and nerves are starting to fray even in the best of families.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Roban: Sleep Training and CIO – Is it Right for My Family?
It’s sleep week here at the Rosie Pope blog! You heard my thoughts earlier this week; now we’ll hear from Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., of Sleep-Eez Kids. Dr. Roban is one of my distinguished MomPrep experts, not to mention a mom who has been there herself. … Read the rest
The Need for Sweet Sleep
Whether you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant or have wee ones running around, sleep is essential (I know, I know sometimes I think I can function without it but it just doesn’t work…even if I do mainline coffee!).
If you are pregnant and unable to sleep it will adversely affect your baby if you are so fatigued that you cannot function and therefore may fall asleep driving, operating machinery and so on.… Read the rest
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