Fact or Fiction? Standing on your head after sex can increase
your chances of becoming pregnant.
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The Truth Although some experts say that lying down after sex
for 20 to 30 minutes can boost your chances of conception because
it keeps the sperm inside you, standing on your head has not been
proven to aid in conception (and you might hurt your neck while
trying to do it!)
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Fact or Fiction? The shape and height of your belly can
indicate your babys gender.
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The Truth The popular belief that women carrying boys carry low
and that women carrying girls carry high is not true. The shape and
height of your belly is determined by your muscle tone, uterine
tone and the position the baby is in.
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Fact or Fiction? Fetal heart rate can indicate your babys
sex.
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The Truth A normal fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160
beats per minute, although some people think if its faster its a
girl and if its slower its a boy. No studies have conclusively
shown that heart rate is a predictor for a babys gender. Your babys
heart rate will probably differ from prenatal visit to prenatal
visit, depending on the age of the fetus and activity level at the
time.
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Fact or Fiction? Standing on your head after sex can increase
your chances of becoming pregnant.
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The Truth Although some experts say that lying down after sex
for 20 to 30 minutes can boost your chances of conception because
it keeps the sperm inside you, standing on your head has not been
proven to aid in conception (and you might hurt your neck while
trying to do it!)
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More myths from Discovery Health The You Cant be too Careful
Yarn If a pregnant woman raises her hands about her head, she will
choke her baby. The Steamy Sex Superstition Making mad, passionate
love will induce labor. The Ugly Stick Trick If a pregnant woman
sees something ugly or horrible, her baby will be ugly.
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Adapted from Brisbanes The Developing Child: Understanding
Children and Parenting, Chapter 6 Preparing for Parenthood
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Choose a Health Care Provider Obstetrician A medical doctor who
specializes in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and
recuperation from delivery(8/10 women choose this) Family Practice
Doctor Medical doctor with training in all aspects of health care
for every member of the family Certified Nurse Midwife Registered
nurse with thorough training and experience in taking care of
pregnant women and delivering babies. They are licensed to provide
care before/during/after delivery Doula Serve as an advocate, labor
coach, and information source for the mother and father.
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Location, location, location Home delivery Done in privacy and
comfort of your own home Nothing is done without consent Labor
progresses normally Encouraged to eat, drink, walk, change
position, shower, etc. Continuous one-on-one care give by midwife
Many doctors will not perform home deliveries Some states have made
it illegal Infant death rate is higher for home births
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Location, location, location Birthing center Used only for
births and pregnancy events Provides alternatives for those not
comfortable at home but do not want a hospital Have many of the
same freedoms as home birth Lower in cost than hospitals Rate of
Cesarean and forceps deliveries is less Discharged 4 24 hours Not
available to all mother Still has to travel Not usually any
pediatricians on staff
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Location, location, location Hospital delivery Special help is
readily available Women may feel safest here Only option available
for Cesarean deliveries Round the clock help for mother and baby
Not as much freedom May seem impersonal and intimidating Father may
feel like an outsider Some routine separation of mother and baby
occurs Mother has significantly higher risk of unnecessary Cesarean
Birthing Room: many hospitals are now offering birthing rooms that
are furnished more like a bedroom. It is used for labor, delivery
and recovery. Family support can occur and hospital safety is
there.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Health Insurance
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Dealing with Siblings
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Do this well in advance of expected birth They may be too young
to understand, but they do need to know that a change is coming
Younger children may have questions about Mommys growing belly
there are many wonderful books that explain this! Encourage
siblings to help make plans for baby Emphasize the baby will be a
member of the family Visit families with babies Decide where
sibling will stay while Mommy is at the hospital Let the sibling
visit or call them
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Choosing a Name Pick a name that will go well with a child AND
an adult. Make sure nothing rhymes with the name that could get
them made fun of (Remember Grossy Josie from Never Been Kissed?).
Make sure their initials dont spell something embarrassing (like
Ashley Simone Smith). Make sure the first name fits the last name
(I wouldnt name my child Mason Dickson you know, like the
line)
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Needs before delivery Buying for Baby
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Brainstorm: What will you need to buy?
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Layette Clothes for the newborn Onesies Sleepers Socks
Hats
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Feeding Breast feeding Watch the I Can Do It! DVD and complete
worksheet Advantages Antibodies Nutrients Free Convenient
Disadvantages Comfort Timing Frequency Mothers diet Bottle feeding
Advantages Convenience Flexibility Diet Disadvantages Expense Lack
of antibodies Gives babies more gas and constipation
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Car Seats
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Bathing Warm, not hot, water Sponge baths Not needed every day
Never leave unattended
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Bedding Crib Bassinet Will you co sleep?
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Toys RoSPAs top 10 toy safety tips 1. Buy toys only from
recognized outlets 2. Make sure age range is appropriate 3. Be
careful particularly about toys for children under 3 4. Dont let
younger children play with toys for older children 5. Check for
loose hair, small parts, sharp edges and points 6. Ensure that
garden swings and slides are not a strangulation hazard 7. Check
toys regularly for wear. Dispose or repair when necessary 8. Keep
play area tidy 9. Follow instructions and warnings provided with
toys 10. Supervise young children at play \ Need?
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Lotions, Shampoo and Oils Unscented Is oil needed?
