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During the recent snow storm that covered a large part of the Northeast, a pregnant teenager died while she was shoveling her car, against the advice of her family. She was 18 years old, 8 months pregnant and suffered from several heart conditions. Doctors remind us that snow and winter weather can be potentially harmful for pregnant women, if they are not cautious and pay attention to their body’s needs. Pregnant women need to wear the right shoes, and take certain precautions in order to have a safe pregnancy during winter weather and especially during and after snowstorms. These are some tips from the experts: 1- Wear the correct footwear and walk slowly: slippery sidewalks and roads are dangerous for everybody, but in particular for pregnant women. Walking slowly and with the appropriate shoes (no heels please) is VERY important. It is also a good idea to walk with a companion to hold on to, in case she needs to cross a snowy path or walk through a slippery area. Pregnant women need to wear shoes that help their balance and protect their bodies from falling. 2- Avoid driving in bad weather conditions: many accidents happen due to the snow, so it is recommended that pregnant women not travel during a winter storm and avoid roads that are still being cleared from the snow. 3- Wear seat belt: if the pregnant woman is in car during a storm, the way she uses the seat belt can save her and her baby’s life. This means placing the lap belt under the belly and the shoulder strap on the chest, between the breasts. 4- Avoid winter sports: even snow tubing or sledding can be potentially harmful for the mom and the baby. Falling onto the belly can affect the baby, even if the mother feels no pain. She should wait till next season to fully enjoy playing with the snow and practicing winter sports with the family. 5- Ask for help when shoveling: if the mom doesn’t have someone to help her shovel, she needs to take breaks, as much as she can, and drink water. Paying someone else to do it is a good idea, even if she has to spend the money. , if you are pregnant and the roads and sidewalks are still covered with snow, ask for help. Your balance is not the same when you are carrying a baby in your belly.

Should you have another child… or not? For a long time, my husband and I wrestled with the idea of whether or not we wanted a fourth child. We had our three kids two years apart, so our hands were full. To top things off, my 14-year-old niece came to live with us. Life was quite a blur for a few years. When the youngest kid was approaching kindergarten, we knew we had to make a decision one way or another. Yet, we couldn’t seem to make any progress on a solid decision. We kept putting off the decision until the decision kind of made itself appear: we finally reached a point where we were so comfortable with our family size and our routines–and we didn’t want to change anything. The kids are now 22, 20, and 18 and I’m really thankful that the three of them get along so well and enjoy each other’s company. Do we have any regrets? Not really. Every now and then, we wonder what life would have been like had we added one more kiddo to our trio. When I see other families with four kids, I stop and think for a minute–that could have been us. Yet, we’ve been a family with three kids for so long that it just seems like we were meant to be that. The longer I waited, the more my heart told me I was content with our three kids and happy about the life we had with them. So, if you’re wrestling with the decision to have another child or not, here are some things to ask yourself: Do I/we have the finances to , feed, and clothe another child? For a child born in 2013, the average cost to raise that child to the age of 18 is $245, 340. Dollars. 245 thousand smackaroos. The Department of Agriculture translates that to $304, 480 when adjusted for inflation. Of course, you can adjust that figure down a lot if you breastfeed, use hand-me-downs, share a bed, shower once a week, grow your own food, and homeschool. Daycare is a huge expense–there’s a big savings if you work from home or have a non-paid caregiver/parent at home. Do I/we have the space to house another child? The kid doesn’t have to have his/her own bedroom, but they’ll need a bed or hammock to sleep in. Unless of course, you plan to have them sleep on the floor… Do I/we have the time to devote to another child? This is a tough one. There’s only so much time in a day to devote per child. When my three kids were in three different sports, we had to juggle the logistics to try and be at each kid’s practice or games. Two parents in three directions at the same time–impossible to do it all. Adding a fourth to the mix would have definitely challenged us beyond impossible. Something to consider: if you work full-time at a job that gives you limited time off, will you have the time needed when another child becomes ill? Do I/we have the energy to care for another child? Another tough one as it is impossible to predict the energy you’ll have or deplete when adding a child to the family. Consider the energy you have now and how it will stay the same or change by having another little human being in the family. Will I/we regret if we do have another child, or not have another child? Sometimes no matter what, we may live with some regret no matter the decisions we make. However, having said that, bottom line, after considering all the different scenarios surrounding having another child or not. look into what your heart says. The heart never lies.

If you are pregnant, considering breastfeeding, or already breastfeeding your baby, are you also thinking about your diet? Nutrition after pregnancy is very important because what you eat determines the quality of the breast milk you will be feeding your baby. That is why doctors recommend staying hydrated and adding an additional 500 calories per day. Those additional calories should include certain foods that are considered breastfeeding superfoods. Superfoods are foods that are nutritional powerhouses, low in calories and high in nutrients and antioxidants. Examples of breastfeeding superfoods include yogurt, salmon, barley, broccoli, olive oil, and berries. Try to consume a few portions of these foods daily. You can try using olive oil instead of butter, or enjoy berries and yogurt as a snack. Be sure to check labels when purchasing yogurt to avoid preservatives and sugar additives. Experts recommend the following breastfeeding superfoods while nursing: Fruits and vegetables that are yellow and orange, such as oranges, yellow peppers, squash, peaches, and melons Deep green leafy vegetables, such as kale White vegetables, such as cauliflower Complex carbohydrates, including whole wheat bread, rye bread, and brown rice In addition to breastfeeding superfoods, calcium and iron are very important for the health of nursing mothers. They are also crucial for the baby’s well-being and healthy development and growth. New mothers should ingest 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day. The best sources of calcium include low fat yogurt and hard cheeses. Nondairy sources of calcium include broccoli, salmon, kale, sesame seeds and calcium. How would your rate your breastfeeding diet?

The first pregnancy appointment is one of the most important visits during a pregnancy and most wives want their spouse to be there along for the ride. While it may seem expected for a husband to attend, it may not always work out that way. The first prenatal appointment will leave an imprint on your heart and soul and your husband may regret not being there if you don’t give him a little push. Here is why it is important for your hubby to be there from the very beginning and why, in some cases, it might be smart to leave them him home. System You will need during your entire pregnancy, and if you have a husband, ask him to be there more than usual. , there are many women who have to go to it alone, so if you have the help from someone you love (and who is the father), tell them you want them to be there. He may not know how important it is to you unless you say it. It’s nerve wracking to go through this appointment even if you don’t get to see any proof of your little peanut on a screen. Eventually, in a later appointment, you will see your baby, and when you do, you’ll have wanted your husband to be there every step of the way. A Life Changing Experience It may not seem ‘real’ to you or your husband until that very first pregnancy appointment. This is when both of you are hearing the confirmation of your baby’s presence from your doctor for the very first time. This is the day that your priorities, views, and life will change dramatically and you’ll want your husband right there with you. If He Gets Queasy If your husband gets green about the gills when you speak about your menstrual period, pap smears, and pelvic checkups, it might not be a good idea to take him to this appointment. You will most likely get a pelvic exam and if your husband tends to get nauseous even discussing these types of scenarios, leave him at home. (However, he could just wait in the waiting room and be there as mental before you go in.) If He Gets Nervous If your husband has been anxious since hearing about the pregnancy, it might be a smart idea to leave him at home for this appointment. If he tends to babble or say silly things when he gets nervous, you might want to wait for the first sonogram when he can actually ‘see’ the baby and embrace the idea of having one. Sometimes the ‘idea’ of having a baby can present all sorts of reactions and some husbands may need a little time to absorb it all. Husbands need too. Personally, I wanted my husband there every step of the way. We were a team through my pregnancy with my son and are through life with regards to taking care of all of our kids and making sure our family life is a happy one. Sure, he couldn’t make some little appointments mid-pregnancy due to his work schedule, but they weren’t as essential as the first one, the first sonogram, and so forth. I needed and wanted him there to hold my hand on this amazing life-altering journey. What about you? How do you feel?

Confession: I’m a little confused when other moms say they lose touch with their childless friends over the years. In reference to my (still favorite) 90’s TV series Sex and the City, I feel like the Miranda to the many Carrie’s and Samantha’s in my life. I’m still in touch with my single girlfriends, married ones without children, and married/co-habitating ones who just don’t want children, period–and I mean in touch beyond the occasional facebook LIKE. I can’t imagine my life without all my besties; and I refuse to believe I’m any different than I was before my daughter was born. Ok, I have bigger bags under my eyes now and struggle to stay out past 10 p.m., but I’m still Rachel–quirky, self-depricating, book-loving, hat-collecting Rachel. This month, I decided to dedicate a special blog post to my child-free true blues. Here are three reasons why I adore my non-mom buds: They affectionately laugh at my parenting attempts In a moment of desperation, I once found myself locked in a minuscule deli bathroom with my infant perched on my lap. What could I do; I had to “go” –STAT–and the stroller wouldn’t fit in the tiny bathroom with me. I wondered who would appreciate this vision, and sent a text to my non-parent friend Renee saying, “Started my day on the toilet in a deli bathroom with a baby on my lap. How’s your day going?” When she wrote me back: HAHAHA, you crack me up! I knew I sent the text to the right person. So, thank you Renee, for laughing with me, not at me, and not making me feel like a lousy parent. I could always make Renee laugh, and I’m glad–even post-baby–she still appreciates my kookiness. They were there for me during a rough pregnancy When I told my non-mom friends I was on bed rest for 13 weeks, they were there for me every step of the way in my pregnancy; proving babies or no babies in our lives, the core friendship is solid. They provided me with laughs, smiles and hugs, and sent me weekly “Thinking of You” text messages. One friend even said to me, “You’re still my friend Rachel, now there’s just a mini Rachel as well”, and she’s right. They love me, so by default, they love my baby; and I love them for ing me through my pregnancy and through motherhood even if they’re not in the baby bandwagon. They let me live vicariously I live vicariously through my friends as they navigate blind dates, apartment hunting, shopping, and everything else life tosses at them. I get jealous when they have a great night out when I’m home with globs of food in my hair, and beyond exhausted from mommy-ing. Non-mamas–keep keeping me in the loop so I don’t feel left out–please! I love you all; kids, no kids… we’re all in this journey called adulthood together.

Pregnancy is a beautiful experience…blah blah blah. You know that part right? If you are lucky enough to carry a healthy baby to full term you’ve already won. However, there are a few things about pregnancy that are less than ideal and I thought you might want to know. I’m not talking about gaining weight and labour pains. You’ve heard countless stories and you have a pretty good idea of what you’re in for. I want to tell you about some things you may not be prepared for. Morning Sickness Lasts All Day This isn’t a little nausea before you get out of bed. This can’t be remedied with a few crackers or some ginger ale. This is “knock you down, drag you out, forget what it feels like to be normal” nausea and it lasts all day long. If you get it, you’ll know what I mean. If you don’t, don’t tell me. Strangers Will Touch Your Stomach In line at the grocery store, during a yoga class or while you’re simply walking to work, you’ll be accosted by strangers feeling it their God-given right to put their hands all over your pregnant belly. The only defense I can think of is to reach out and rub their belly, too. This usually stops the culprit pretty quick. You Can’t Sleep on Your Stomach Sure, this might seem obvious to some but it never occurred to me that my preferred sleeping position would be out of the question for most of my pregnancy. This was rough and you can bet the moment I gave birth I handed that sweet baby over to the nurse and rolled over for a nap. Well, maybe it didn’t happen exactly like that but you get the idea. The First Poop after Delivery is Terrifying Yeah, I said it. You think the worst is over because the baby is out and you’re heading home to start life with your new little one. Well, guess what, in a matter of days your body is going to have to go through the motions and you’re going to tremble at the thought. You’ve gone through some serious trauma down there and the thought of pushing one more time is just not an option. Only, it has to be an option and even though it will suck, you will get through it because the alternative isn’t great either. And a Some Good News to End: You Can Use Your Baby as an Excuse to Stay Home Did you think I was going to say something cute, like: As soon as you see that baby you realize it was all worth it? Even though that’s true, I don’t need to tell you something you already know. I am trying to prepare you for the stuff they don’t tell you. So, snuggle that little bundle and tell people you can’t make it because you have a date with baby. Finally, you have the perfect excuse to . Enjoy it, though, because it doesn’t last long. When they are toddlers you may want to start accepting those invites to leave the house again.

If you’re getting ready to get pregnant, congratulations! What a wonderfully exciting journey you’re about to embark on. There are so many things about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and raising kids that you simply cannot plan for, but when you’re planning to get pregnant, there are many things you can do to make sure you are ready physically, emotionally, and mentally. Physically Preparing for Pregnancy One of the best things you can do as a woman to physically prepare for pregnancy is to simply love your body. Love your body by eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid. According to the March of Dimes, you can reduce the risk of birth defects significantly by taking 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, even before you are pregnant. Physically preparing for pregnancy is highly personal. For some women, it may mean losing weight to reduce risk, for others, it may mean consulting with a physician about underlying illness or chronic disease that might present issues during pregnancy. Prenatal care will be crucial too. Emotionally Preparing for Pregnancy Can you ever be emotionally prepared for pregnancy? I’m not sure. When I found out I was pregnant, it was a knee-buckling, wondrous shock. I had been told I would have to have fertility treatments because of my polycystic ovarian disease; instead, my husband and I returned from our honeymoon to discover we hadn’t needed anything but a lovely hotel with no phone and TV in Wengen, Switzerland. I was elated. And frightened. And I questioned myself endlessly about my ability to take care of a baby. The baby I reference is now 15 and taller than me. We did OK, and you will too. When you’re getting ready to get pregnant, the emotional prep happens by being and staying close with your partner. Communicate with each other and share your worries, fears, and excitements. Agree together about when announcements will be made to friends and family and talk about whether or not you want to know the gender. It’s also a very good time to continue (or begin if you’re not in the habit) of taking me-time. A bubble bath, meditation, Yoga night, girls’ night – do what gives you those self-focused, energizing, I-still-matter-as-more-than-a-vessel-for-human-life moments. They will be crucial to continue throughout the pregnancy. Mentally Preparing for Pregnancy To mentally prepare for pregnancy, you need to be able to do one thing: learn to trust your own instincts. From the minute you mention to anyone (whether they have kids or not) that you’re thinking of getting pregnant, the opinions and horror stories will begin. You have to be able to listen with a smile, filter what you hear, and then do what is best for you, even if it differs with what friends, family, and strangers think you should do. Trust yourself. Throughout your pregnancy, you’re going to have moments when you feel like it will last forever, but those nine months will be gone in a flash. It won’t be long before you have your baby in your arms. Savor every moment.

Homebirth as an option? I certainly didn’t even consider it when I became pregnant with my first child. My oldest son was born via cesarean after an induced labor. When I was pregnant with my second child, I really wanted a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC). I switched to a different OB/GYN who ed my choice. Unfortunately, I consented once again to being induced and after 14 hours of labor which included manual dilation, my daughter was born via cesarean. With both children, I broke out in hives after the epidural was inserted. With two cesareans behind me, the odds of having a VBAC with my third weren’t great. When I became pregnant with my third child, I read every book that I could about childbirth and VBAC. The more I read, the more I realized I wanted to have my child at home. I talked with several moms who had their children at home. A friend of mine lent me Sheila Kitzinger’s “Homebirth.” When I closed the last page of the book, I knew it for sure, I wanted a homebirth. My husband was initially a bit apprehensive, but he jumped on board after we went over the pros and cons. Not everyone ed the idea of homebirth. We were living on the fringe with our decision, as every single one of our friends gave birth in the hospital. The whole concept of birthing at home was a foreign one. I invited my mom to the birth, but she was too scared to come. “I’m afraid something will happen or I won’t be able to handle the blood,” she said. To prepare for the birth, I put together a birthing kit which included bed pads, a suction bulb, and gloves. Everything else was brought in by my midwives. Every practitioner is different–check with yours to determine what is needed. I prepared a crockpot with a stack of washcloths for warm compresses and covered the mattress with a shower curtain under the sheet. I knew I wanted to labor in water and possibly have a water birth. Just a month before the birth, we came up with the brilliant (or so, we thought) idea of ripping out our bathtub and putting in a large soaking tub. There I was, hugely pregnant, taking a hammer to the wall tile. The bathroom looked like a war zone when I first stepped into the tub, but the water was incredibly soothing. However, my memories of “” in the early stages of labor included my husband occasionally asking, “How ya doing now?” in between installing floor tile as I labored. Word to the wise–if you want a water birth, I highly recommend renting a tub instead. While I took Lamaze for my first and Bradley for my second, I opted to go with hypnobirthing for my third. What an amazing difference. I welcomed every contraction using meditation, visualization, and deep relaxation. My husband captured the birth with a camera on a tripod, and there’s not a single peep out of me during the pushing stage. I highly recommend hypnobirthing! One bit of advice, and I’m speaking from experience–if your homebirth practitioner suggests a chemical induction at home–RUN. Cytotec or a pharmaceutical induction has no place in a homebirth. I asked some homebirthing moms for their advice to share and here’s what they had to say: EMBRACE the process. The only way to get out of labor is go through it.Embrace the parts that suck because that’s the only way it will end. YOU WILL feel like you cannot do it. You will feel exhausted and done when everyone’s telling you’re almost done. If you can push through that hump in your mind, it will go fast.” ~Chelsea Nelson “Interview as many midwives as you can so you can and select the one who best suits you overall.It’s such an intimate relationship compared to obstetrics that the intangibles are very important. Know your power and trust yourself!” ~Christina Pisani Sonas “Research midwives, interview, ask lots of questions; have a solid transport plan in place in the need of going to a hospital; meet the OB who serves as backup for the midwife – if the midwife doesn’t have a solid relationship with a local, reputable OB, move on.” ~Elizabeth Parish Bruffey “Research on homebirth is also important so you can tell the people who give you a hard time about it lots of information (there will always be people that think you’re crazy for having a homebirth.) Don’t be dead set against hospitals either. There is definitely a time and a place for them.” ~Brooke Fillin Olsen “Have a HUGE ( at least 4’x4′) old vinyl tablecloth, waterproof drop cloth or heavy plastic to protect your floor, and/or bed. And lots of towels!” ~Carole Cannon “Decide if you’d like a water birth and either get a kiddie pool with high sides…or I used a Rubbermaid “cow trough”, that was available to borrow from a home birthing “co-op”. It’s way sturdier than a blow up pool and the water can be filled up almost to your neck.” ~Denise Wyble “Utilize the shower/bathtub. Go outside and walk as much as possible. Have ice packs ready for after the birth (condoms filled with water make the best). Have complete confidence in the midwife, doctor or whoever is your practitioner or get another one.” ~Jackie Wellwood “My 4th was born at home. I’d say, choosing a good midwife is #1. Also, I think being relatively close to a hospital is actually a good thing in case you do happen to be the rare emergency. And discuss the logistics w/ the midwife to make sure you and she both have a plan for transport in the event that would be necessary.” Amy Starr Kwilinski “Follow your instincts. Listen to and trust your body. Don’t let fear get in the way.” ~Chelsea Evans Doak “You don’t need to convince any in-laws or family that homebirth is safe, do it if you want to. Read the books, know the signs and symptoms, practice the breathing. And then that it all goes out the window.” ~Ruth Pauls

I had a miscarriage several years ago. It was very unexpected and a devastatng loss. I didn’t even know I was pregnant until it started, though I realized after I completely ignored the signs. I chalked my late period up to stress, my nausea, vomiting and exhaustion to a stomach bug and my oh, so very tender breasts to PMS. I was numb when the gynecologist explained I was having a “missed pregnancy.” I went home and told my husband, then sent out an email blast to friends and family. I’m an oversharer by nature and knew I would want the and help to process after the shock wore off. And it wore off quickly. I was devastated that my pregnancy ended before I even got the chance to celebrate it. I felt robbed. I received a couple short emails in response. “I’m sorry to hear that. Feel better soon.” My mom and mother-in-law both called to check in, as did my sister. My grandma sent an “I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well” card. It was obvious no one knew what to say and I didn’t feel like talking, even to my husband. I wanted , but people didn’t know how to give it to me and I didn’t know how to receive it. All I could do was cry in bed while eating pints of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food or Haagen Daz chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Fortunately, I had one friend who knew exactly what to do. She had experienced a miscarriage herself. She didn’t even ask to speak to me when she called. She told my husband she knew I didn’t feel like it. She offered to get all of the supplies she thought I would need and leave them in a bag at our front door. No necessary. She told him to let her know if there were other things I needed or wanted. Her emergency kit included: New underwear Pads Midol Chocolate Potato Chips Trashy magazines Tissues And, yes, more ice cream. She’s a keeper. I knew she was there to listen when I was ready and we eventually had some very therapeutic talks. Miscarriage is hard, but having someone like that on your side makes you feel a little less alone.