"Smoking stunts airway development", BBC News, May 24, 2005, Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4576075.stm Smoking during pregnancy damages a baby's airways even before birth, research has shown. Experts found babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were born with smaller airways -...

"Toxoplasmosis linked to schizophrenia risk", Reuters, May 24, 2005, Link: http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=KTJDHGOFPCHV4CRBAEOCFEY?type=healthNews&storyID=8591526 Pregnant women with high levels of antibodies to a common parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, run the risk having a...

Due to Gestational Diabetes & high blood pressure I was booked in to be = induced on Wednesday 27th April at 8am. I was advised to ring the = hospital at 7am to confirm they had a room for me. This is how our day(s) went -=20 April 27th - 7am - Rang hospital to see if a room was available for me....

Emily Rose, 9lb 4oz (4.21kg) born Thursday 28th April at 23.51. Will post birth story when I get time/energy back !! --=20 --=20 Karen DS 10th Aug 1986 - VB - 9lb 13oz

kazh writes: : So any tips on getting her to sleep at night instead of during the day, and getting her to feed longer (and stay awake during feeds) to make feeding between feeds longer appreciated. Well, I have two suggestions. One to try and accomplish what you want, and the...

Everything looks good. :-D very minor swelling, some headaches, blood pressure & temp were good, measuring perfectly. midwife did a brief exam. 80% effaced, 1 centimeter dialated, baby is at 0 station, cervix is soft and posterior. she gave me primrose oil and i'm supposed to take one orally in...

Jousting at windmills again.... Todd I went to the Maternity wise website, and while I don't agree 100% with what they say, I think they do make your point. Why do I say that? See below... Todd Gastaldo writes: : MATERNITY WISE IS DUMB ON A KEY POINT... : Maternity...

Well, I saw my OB today. Based on the ultrasounds I have had done, pelvic pain, and heavy periods, he told me I have adenomyosis. He told me this should not cause a problem for future pregnancy, but I am a bit worried, and have read mixed things on the internet. Does anyone here know...

Micah's been sleeping in his crib for the last 3 weeks, and since he now thrashes around too much for his swaddler, we've been using a quilt. It's crib-sized but pretty heavy (flannel). Yesterday I read that you're not supposed to use quilts *at all* with babies under 10 months, because they can...

As you may know, I'm working on my second surrogate pregnancy, for an older couple in IL. We have finally found a local clinic that will assist us, with their own storage tank. Now we'll do up all the contract work, which will hopefully be pretty simple, and once that's done, we move...

Ruaidhrí Seamus 19/05/05 4.4kg/9lb11 54cm/21.2in long 36cm/14.25in head circ VBAC with 2nd degree lateral tear Bfing like a champ :-). Birth story and pictures to follow.

....I wish I could, but I can't! I've awakened the last few days laying on my back, despite my own best efforts at staying on my side (pillows, towels, etc. - I just throw them off the bed in my sleep, much to the dog's dismay). I'm not experiencing any funny symptoms like dizziness...

CLAY’S FLUORIDATION BEAST I may be wrong in my facts... OR...Paul Connett, PhD may just be horribly embarrassed about missing the key fact that mass fluoride/toxic waste chemotherapy is obvious mass battery - obviously illegal in every state – except Florida thanks to the preposterous...

It is a bleak early winter day here at 18C (64F). One of those non-weather days, where it's just grey instead of actually raining. I've done most of the things I need to do, am eating lunch, and waiting for a baby to come out. I'm bored. Changing my due date hasn't helped much! DS arrived at...

At my 20 week ultrasound the radiologist noted then something was a little funky with my placenta. Her exact words were “I’ve never seen one this wide spread before, it’s everywhere” It was anterior, also wrapped around the right wall, then extended from the fundus to fairly low down by the cervix....

Okay, I know this is silly, but please patronize my TTC-induced paranoia. I'm right in the middle of the tww, and started feeling congested/sneezy and generally tired today. Any chance that cold-like symptoms could be pregnancy symptoms? FWIW, I don't have allergies. Jodi, who really hopes she...

Well, here I am at 33 weeks and still no name for a boy. I asked for suggestions here a few months ago, but nothing I really love jumped out at me. So, I'll throw it out again in hopes someone who didn't reply last time can suggest that gem I'm looking for. Here's the difficulty...I'm trying to...

Despite the odds (unsupportive husband, baby fed bottles for three days while under bili-lights), my sister is still breastfeeding her daughter. I'm just so proud she's standing up for herself on this one. :) -- Joy Rose 1-99 Iris 2-01 Spencer 3-03

I had my 20 week checkup & ultrasound yesterday. Things are looking really good, and I'm very pleased to report that the baby is healthy, and my cervix is long!! I'm a little leary to say this, but this has been my easiest pregnancy so far. So, with a healthy baby in mind, I want you all to...

had a good appt with doc yesterday, but have a yeast infection which he gave me a presciption for but my insurance won't fill it so will be calling him today to see what else he can give me or if it is safe to go ahead and get something OTC. I will not be seeing my doctor again until my c-section...