Date archive for October, 2009

  • Drug Proven to Ward Off Morning Sickness

    A recent study in Israel found that women suffering from morning sickness could safely consume a particular anti-nausea drug, metoclopramide without harming their unborn child. The drug was tested during a large study. According to experts, the result of the study has the potential to greatly impact how doctors take care of morning sickness because [...]

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  • Test For Expecting Mothers May Reveal Inherited Diseases

    The idea of physicians screening for inherited diseases in fetuses has long been an interesting subject. Soon, however, doctors may be able to do just that. Until recently, it was impossible to screen fetuses for disorders such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis via a maternal blood test. Instead, mothers were subjected to [...]

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  • Organic Baby Care

    Shopping for organic baby care products may seem somewhat baffling, but it is not. Keep these shopping tips in mind when searching for your baby’s next diaper, toy, health product, or meal.
    Choosing Organic Baby Toys
    When shopping for organic baby toys, avoid phthalates that are known to cause cancer and are associated with infertility. In addition, [...]

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  • Think of this…

    To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today. Anonymous

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  • Preparing for the D-Day

    As the delivery date looms near, most expectant mothers as well as fathers experience growing anxiety. However, like everything else, ignorance also breeds fear. So it is best to know and be prepared on what to expect during labor and delivery to ensure safe and comfortable experience for parents.
    So what should you expect on [...]

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  • The Baby Name Game

    Choosing the name for your bundle of joy is undoubtedly one of the most important preparations you will have to make during your pregnancy. However, this seemingly simple task can be quite perplexing with so many to choose from. Quite often, many parents choose names according to family tradition or in honor of a loved [...]

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  • Think of this…

    If I had my child to raise over again
    I'd build self-esteem first and the house later
    I'd finger paint more and point the finger less
    I would do less correcting and more connecting
    I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes
    I would care to know less and know to care more
    I'd take more hikes [...]

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