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Top parenting stories this week
Flying During Pregnancy
What you should know before you book your flight
by: Sydney Loney
Pregnant Air Travel
- The safest time for air travel during pregnancy is from about 12 weeks to 24 weeks.
- Take a 10-minute walk every two or three hours to reduce your risk of blod clots when flying.
- Avoid flying in your third trimester if you're showing signs of preterm labor or have any risk factors for early delivery.
- If you need to travel later in your pregnancy, be sure to contact the airline regarding its cutoff policy.
regnant and planning a plane trip? Here's what you should know before you pack your bags and take to the skies: To view the full story click here.
Chiropractic Benefits During Pregnancy
A properly aligned spine can help make pregnancy and delivery more comfortable. Here’s how to find proper chiropractic care.
by: Dr. Jennifer Wise
Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
- Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help the baby assume her optimal birthing position.
- The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment that reduces the risk of having a breech baby.
- The Webster Technique should be started as soon as you find out your baby is breech.
- Choose a chiropractor trained through the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association (ICPA).
- Improve your own spinal alignment by preventing repetitive movements to one side.
ven if you’ve never seen a chiropractor before, pregnancy may be a good time to start. Here’s why: To view the full story click here.
How Much Caffeine is Healthy
Pregnant women no longer need to shun coffee. Find out how much caffeine is healthy for you and your baby.
by: Nancy Ripton
Caffeine
- A cup of coffee a day is okay during pregnancy.
- Keep your caffeine intake below 200 milligrams a day.
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recently chanced its stance on caffeine during pregnancy.
or years we've heard that expecting mothers should monitor their caffeine intake, especially in early pregnancy. But four new studies find that moderate caffeine consumption won't increase a woman's risk of miscarriage or premature birth. To view the full story click here.
Bed Rest Survival Guide
10 strategies to help you rest easier
by: Sydney Loney
Bed Rest
- Bed rest is usually prescribed for women with pregnancy complications, such as placenta previa or preterm labor.
- It’s a good time to prep for your baby’s arrival with things like online shopping or finding a pediatrician.
- Get your doctor’s okay to do gentle exercises in bed, such as leg lifts, to keep your blood flowing.
- Plan each day so you have things to accomplish, such as paying bills or shopping for the baby online.
hile many moms-to-be might crave an extra hour or two between the sheets, being put on bed rest is usually more stressful than restful. Here are 10 things you can do to make bed rest bearable. To view the full story click here.
Is Prenatal Genetic Testing Right for You?
How to tell if your baby is at risk for birth defects and what tests you can take to find out for sure
by: Sydney Loney
Prenatal Genetic Testing
- About two to three percent of babies have some type of major birth defect.
- There are two types of prenatal testing used to detect potential fetal abnormalities: screening tests and diagnostic tests.
- If initial screening tests show your baby could be at risk for a birth defect, you may decide to have a more invasive diagnostic test, such as amniocentesis.
- The incidence of Down syndrome and other chromosomal problems increases with the mother’s age.
- An Integrated Screening test detects about 94 percent of babies with Down syndrome.
bout two to three percent of babies have some type of major birth defect, the most common is Down syndrome. Genetic screening and diagnostic tests can help you find out if your baby is at risk. Here’s what you need to know: To view the full story click here.
