H is for Hospital Bag

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H is for Hospital Bag

You have the nursery all together, the car seat installed, the clothes washed – but have you packed your hospital bag?  When is the best time to pack your hospital bag?  For a regular pregnancy with no complications, it is a good idea to pack your bag between 37 and 38 weeks.  If you are high risk or are having multiples, it would be a good idea to have your bag packed by 35 weeks.  If you aren’t sure what car you will be taking to the hospital, then leave it packed and by the door, if you know what car you will be taking then have it in the car.  This is where having spare chargers and travel size toiletries help, so you don’t have to worry about grabbing items at the last minute on your way out the door.

But what everyone really wants to know is, “What should I pack?!”…

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F is for Foot Massage

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F is for Foot Massage

A foot massage during pregnancy can help relieve stress and pain in the feet of a pregnant woman.  The act of having her feet rubbed can also allow her to relax, which is always beneficial.  If a pregnant woman is experiencing high levels of stress, this can cause distress in the baby.  So yes, you can still have a foot massage when pregnant, and it may provide both psychological and physiological benefits.  Massage can cause a hormone release of endorphins, which are known to lower pain and generate a feeling of euphoria…

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E is for Exercise

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E is for Exercise

Exercise is not only safe during a healthy pregnancy but can be the key to helping you have an easier labor!  It is always a good idea to check with your care provider to ensure that exercise is safe during your specific pregnancy.  Some rare conditions can make exercise dangerous during pregnancy, so if you think you may have risks associated with exercise, definitely make sure to check with your provider before exercising…

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Welcome

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Welcome

Please bear with me as I start this blogging journey, this is new to me. Throw me in a room with a woman giving birth and I am golden – I can help you in any way you need – but ask me to write a weekly blog, and I have a lot to learn.

To start let me introduce myself…

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