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Baby sleeping in a Moses basket that would be classified as unsafe according to sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Are Moses Baskets Safe?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can hardly scroll through Instagram without seeing a newborn snuggled up in a Moses Basket. The Moses Basket may be a pretty trend for adorable newborns, but are they safe for sleep? What is a Moses Basket? A Moses Basket is used as a bed and carrier for babies, and is typically made from palm, maize, or wicker. They are typically inexpensive when compared with a bassinet or crib. They often have handles. Some are sold with stands that you can set the basket in that may or may not rock. There are many different brands and makers of…

Breastfeeding Mom Nursing and Hand Pumping

Lanolin vs Nipple Balm – Which is best for breastfeeding?

If you’ve decided to breastfeed, whether by direct nursing or by pumping, your nipples may need a little help to stay moisturized and pain-free. A lot of popular breastfeeding resources, and maybe even your LC or doctor, recommend lanolin, but what are your options? What is Lanolin? Lanolin is oil secreted by a sheep’s skin and harvested from shorn wool. Conventionally-harvested wool is soaked with pesticides/insecticides to remove parasites, and then solvents are used to remove pesticide and detergent residues. As an animal-derived product, it’s probably not the ingredient of choice for vegan mamas. If you do choose lanolin, you…

What to know about stopping birth control to get pregnant

What Happens When I Stop Contraception?

If you are one of the millions of people who have used contraception and are planning to stop in order to conceive, here are some things you need to know about getting pregnant after quitting birth control. There’s a lot of information about how contraceptives keep pregnancy at bay, but when that’s no longer your goal, it’s a little harder to know what to expect — but don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Guttmacher Institute estimates that 99% of women have used one form or another, and couples that don’t use contraception have an 85% chance of getting pregnant within…

Pregnant Woman in a Car Wearing a Seat Belt

How to Wear a Seat Belt During Pregnancy

As your abdomen grows and expands, you may realize that it’s getting more uncomfortable being in the car – and that may be because of the seat belt. How should you wear your seat belt during pregnancy? I’m pregnant, do I have to wear a seat belt? Yes, yes, yes! It’s recommended by all doctors and is the single most effective action you can take to protect yourself and your baby in the event of a crash. Seat Belt Do’s During Pregnancy DO use the shoulder belt – it should rest away from your neck and not off your shoulder….

Pregnant Woman Ill with the Flu

Pregnancy and the Flu

Getting the flu is bad enough, but getting the flu while you’re pregnant can be a nightmare. There is a greater chance that you will stay sick longer, there are only have a few medications that you can take to safely relieve flu symptoms, and your risk for developing flu-related complications is increased. That’s why the best thing for pregnant women to do during flu season is to take all possible precautions to avoid the virus, including getting a flu shot. Influenza, or the flu, is a very contagious virus that affects the upper respiratory system causing fever, muscle aches,…

Woman Experiencing Morning Sickness Early Pregnancy

Tips for Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

One of the toughest symptoms women encounter in the 1st trimester of pregnancy is morning sickness. Any woman who has gone through it or is going through it, knows the first signs usually develop during the month following the first missed period, when hormone levels rapidly increase. It may range from mild, occasional nausea to severe, continuous, debilitating nausea with bouts of vomiting. In most cases, symptoms may be worse in morning, hence the name, but unfortunately it can strike day or night. How Long Does Morning Sickness Last? Despite all advances in medicine, there is no way of predicting…

Young Woman Feeling Queasy Early Pregnancy

Common Signs of Pregnancy

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant you might be paying attention to any little change in your body. From unexplained headaches, food aversion, and nausea and achey breasts, what are some of the most common symptoms of pregnancy? Missed Period Missing your period is the most common sign and indication of pregnancy. However a variety of other reasons can cause late or missed periods such as stress, illness, and weight fluctuations, etc. If you suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can occur months apart, missed periods may be common. Breast Changes Another common symptom of…

At Home Pregnancy Test

When To Take A Pregnancy Test

Knowing when to take a pregnancy test will help you accurately know whether or not you’re pregnant! If you’re wanting to know when to take a pregnancy test, the timing depends on the type of test. Types of Pregnancy Tests There are two basic types of pregnancy tests – the urine test and the blood test. Both tests look for the hormone that is only present if a woman is pregnant – human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. Blood tests can detect hCG about 6 to 8 days after you have ovulated, much sooner than a urine test. Generally, urine tests…

Couples Lays Together In Bed

8 Quick Tips On Getting Pregnant

Once you decide you want to get pregnant, you may be super eager to make it happen! Getting pregnant is a wonderful event that is while satisfying and exciting, can also take some time. Here are eight quality tips on getting pregnant: 1. Know your most fertile time Generally, ovulation occurs about 14 days before your next period begins. So if your cycle is a 28-day one, that could make Day 14 of cycle your most fertile (Day 1 is the first day that your last period began). If yours is a 30-day cycle, Day 16 could be the time…

A Woman's Hand Holding a Pregnancy Loss Awareness Ribbon

Miscarriage Chances By Week

What are the odds that I will have a miscarriage? Sometimes, once the excitement of a positive pregnancy test wears off, many women (and couples) worry about the chance of miscarriage. The good news is that once you have the Big Fat Positive, your chance for a miscarriage is pretty small! Miscarriage rates will vary between women, but generally, the risk of a miscarriage once a woman knows she’s pregnant is about 10 to 15%. A woman’s risk may be higher or lower depending on a range of factors. What is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss experienced…

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