Want to learn all you can about being pregnant? Just Google the word pregnancy and you’ll get about 354,400,000 results. “There’s a vast ocean of
Month: January 2012
Like no other experience
It doesn’t matter that women have been giving birth for centuries. When it’s your turn, it’s special. Every pregnancy, every labor, every delivery, and every
Expect to make some Big Decisions
Jessica Anderson knew what she wanted when bringing her children into the world. The South Portland mother of three – with a fourth on the
Birth Roots delivers what’s needed
Misty McLaughlin’s pregnancy two years ago was not an easy one. Because of complications, she was in and out of the hospital during her last
Life lessons from laundry
Life tells some of its best stories in a clothes basket. Trust me, I know. I recently spent a few afternoons in close communion with
High-tech takes on high-risk pregnancies
I was 36 and nearly 39 when I had my two daughters. Even though I was in excellent health, because of my age both times,
Don’t mention it
No one prepares you for pregnancy in a way that can truly prepare you. For one thing, pregnant women seem to be a magnet for
Water birth? Check. Internet? Check. Jacuzzi? Check.
So, you’ve found out that you’re having a baby. Congratulations! Unfortunately, the easy part is over. Now you have to make some serious choices, and
For nursing mothers, a well-balanced diet ‘just right’
Kara Kaikini of Freeport is a lactation consultant. In addition, she is the OB Parent Education Program coordinator and breastfeeding support group facilitator at Maine
‘Wow, baby! We’re pregnant!’
I was standing in a CVS drugstore with Dan trying to figure out which was the best and also the cheapest mop for our new