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A is for Apple B is for Breast-Feeding
I had an interesting talk with 2 moms yesterday while at my children’s picture book writing group session. One of the ladies was pregnant with her first child, the other lady had a son already. All of our creative juices were flowing. We were throwing ideas back and worth, adding and editing things to the next great children’s picture book UNTIL one of the mother’s said something about BREAST-FEEDING. For 15 minutes I sat there listening to detailed and somewhat graphic explanations of the benefits to breast-feeding.
Surrogate Mother Facts
According to the National Infertility Association, approximately 7.3 million individuals in the United States–one in every eight couples–struggle with infertility issues. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine says that one-third of those affected are women, one-third are men and one-third of the cases remain unexplained. For many of these couples, hiring a surrogate mother is one of the only ways they can bear a child together without the use of donor eggs or sperm or fertility drugs.
Comparing Elliptical Trainer Machines
Making it to the gym five days a week for a solid workout is a dream for many moms. Setting up a home gym offers more flexibility, allowing even the busiest mom to squeeze in some cardio between diaper changes and bath time. Elliptical trainers are popular in home gyms. Like all gym equipment, the quality and features of elliptical trainers vary significantly. Take time to analyze your needs and the elliptical trainers available before making the purchase.
Is There a List of Foods You Should Avoid Eating While Pregnant?
The old adage “eating for two” has a double meaning when you are pregnant. Not only do you need more nutrition for your growing baby, but you will need to be twice as careful about what you shy away from eating. Because a fetus grows so rapidly during gestation, according to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), certain foods should be avoided when you are pregnant.
Sleep Training for Your Baby
Ah, sleep the one thing all new parents covet about after bringing home baby. Some seasoned parents may warn you that you wont be getting sleep for a long, long time, but wed like to debunk that notion that sleep is a far away dream for new parents. It can be a part of your life with a little bit of discipline, planning, and maybe even a few little tears. But, if you commit to sleep training, soon those sleepless nights will be a distant memory, your baby will sleep through the night, and you and your sweetie will have evenings together again to rest and rejuvenate. Bring on the zzzzzzs!