Pregnancy

Taking Care of Mom After Baby’s Arrival

March 27, 2012

By Contributing Writer Brandy Ferguson
Most moms will admit that those first few weeks after giving birth are the most challenging, and as a mom of a newborn myself, in spite of the fact that he's our eighth, I am no exception. Due to new demands of caring for a tiny baby and trying to figure [...]

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Kepler’s Birth Story: Water, Water, Everywhere

March 26, 2012

Seems that I have a pattern of prodromal labor and going late. My babies don't seem late, though, nor do they get too large, so I think I've learned that I can easily let them bake away for an extra week or two with no concern.
That said, I get impatient and very uncomfortable at the [...]

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A Healthy Real Food Diet for Pregnancy

March 16, 2012

Written by Diana, Contributing Writer
I remember being pregnant with my first child. I was more concerned with the colors of his nursery rather than truly understanding the responsibility of growing a human being.
I didn't have anyone to stop and explain to me what my body was about to go through and the importance of a [...]

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OB or Midwife: Finding the Birth Provider that Works for You

March 8, 2012

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer
If you're expecting a baby (or hope to sometime in the future)--especially for the first time--your mind is probably spinning with questions. What supplements should you take? Should you exercise while pregnant? What's the best pregnancy diet? And, of utmost importance, who should oversee your prenatal care and ultimately deliver your [...]

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A Comparison of Birthing Settings: Home, Hospital and Birthing Center Births

February 24, 2012

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer
With all this talk of birthing babies around here at Keeper of the Home, I asked Stephanie if I could compare three common birth settings: home, hospital and birthing center births.*
Whereas a home birth may seem the most natural choice for natural mamas, all three settings have their pros and cons and [...]

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Natural Ways to Recover from Pregnancy

February 21, 2012

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
Post-pregnancy, there's a lot going on. You have a brand-new baby to get to know, learn to breastfeed, and care for. You still have your home and possibly other children that need care. And of course, there's the physical recovery from pregnancy. I always thought it seemed a little unfair [...]

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10 Decision of Newborn Parents, Part 2

February 18, 2012

On Thursday, guest poster Christina began by sharing the first 5 decisions... today she continues on with 5 more decisions for parents of newborns.
6. Newborn Heel Prick Metabolic Disorders Screen

Babies usually have a single heel prick to draw a drop or two of blood, which is put on filter paper and run through a tandem mass [...]

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Postpartum Rest and Recovery Tips (From a Mama Who Learned the Hard Way)

February 17, 2012

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer
The following question came in my e-mail box a couple of months ago:
I am a mother of a one-year-old girl, and I am due with our second in June 2012. :)
After I had my daughter, I was told to rest when I came home from the birthing center. Instead, I [...]

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1O Decisions for Parents of Newborns

February 16, 2012

Guest Post by Christina Szrama
Getting to the birth of your child took a dozen medical decisions at least, some small, some large. Well, your baby’s been born, you’re recovering, and the decisions just won’t let up. Welcome to parenthood! :)
Let’s walk through each of the 10 decisions you will probably be asked to make before [...]

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Why I’m So Glad I Exercised This Pregnancy

February 2, 2012

From my 4th month of pregnancy onwards, most early mornings would find me sneaking downstairs in the dark, donning sweatpants, a t-shirt and hoodie. After drinking half a glass of water, then filling my large glass back up to the top, I entered my private exercise studio, otherwise known as my husband's freezing cold, converted-garage [...]

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