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Packing for a Pregnancy Hospital Stay

The nursery is finished, the tiny outfits are washed and folded and the house is neat as a pin. What’s left to do to prepare for your new arrival? Packing for pregnancy is not too complicated, but it’s a wise decision to do it ahead of time in case your little bundle of joy decides he has his own agenda. Once your bag is packed you can keep it by the door and be ready to roll when the big event finally arrives.

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Keeping Your Marriage Alive When You Have A Hospitalized Preemie

Having a child in the is stressful, emotional, anxiety filled and just plain hard on any person!!!Now add being a Mom to another child at home, being married, working, running a household and grieving the loss of our son, my daughter’s twin. If this is not a recipe for a girl to loose it and a marriage to fall apart, I don’t know what is?!?!When I think back and ask myself …

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What to Pack in a Hospital Bag for a Baby

You’re at that “any day now” point in your pregnancy, and you’re ready to pack your hospital bag. These days, most hospitals provide essentials like diapers and formula, but it’s comforting to know you have the brands or types of items you prefer. “A general rule is to minimize stress in this situation,” notes Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS, associate director for women’s health programs at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.