pregnancy

Bumpie Tip of the Week: I’m Pregnant. Do I Get to Celebrate Mother’s Day?

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Happy (almost) Mother's Day! So, who REALLY gets to celebrate Mother's Day and all of its wonderfulness? Is there a rule? (I have a cat, does that count?) Our Bumpies on the November 2013 Birth Month Board share their thoughts on whether or not expecting mommies should take part in the Mom's Day festivities!... read more

5 Tips to Help Moms-to-Be Find the Perfect OB-GYN

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Sadly, I broke up with my OB/Gyn this week. She was like an older sister minus the fighting and stealing my clothes. It was a tough decision, as you can imagine -- we had a good run for over a decade. There was no botched medical advice or a front desk mishap. I left... read more

20 Moments That Make You Realize You’re a Mom

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Mother's Day is just around the river bend -- and what better way to mark the moment you became a mom than by traveling back in time to revisit each milestone in your adventure? While the kids make presents, your partner preps Sunday morning brunch and you celebrate all the ways those little hands and... read more

Choosing the Right Baby Carrier for Baby

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This sponsored post was written by Deirdre Bell of Boba Inc. Boba designs products whose innovative features and intelligent design remove obstacles and make babywearing easy and fun. Babywearing keeps baby close, warm, protected, and attached. At the same time, it gives you the freedom to live your life without leaving your baby... read more

Maternity Fashionista: Putting Together the Perfect Summer Sundress Look!

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With warmer weather well on its way (finally) it's high time to clean our closet and replace those dreary winter clothes with lots (and lots!) of summer brights! Today, Jacqueline has some easy tips for putting together an adorable (and comfortable) summer staple -- and it's a must-have look for all moms-to-be! This sundress is... read more

Flu During Pregnancy: Could It Raise Baby’s Bipolar Disorder Risk?

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A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that a link exists between the flu in pregnancy and the instance of Bipolar disorder found in infants.

Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center studied 814 moms-to-be, and shows that infection made bipolar disorder four times more likely for baby. Though the overall risk for...

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Is a Vaginal Delivery Safer for Preemie Babies?

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A new study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology found that very premature babies have fewer breathing problems when they're born via vaginal delivery compared to those born via C-section. The research, which studied more than 20,000 newborns, found that regardless of why a C-section birth was preformed (whether because of pregnancy-related... read more

Bumpie Buzz: Rachael Leigh Cook Is Pregnant!

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One More Reason to Watch Your Weight Gain During Pregnancy: An Easier Birth

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New research presented today at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists found that women who gained excessive weight during their pregnancies, resulting in large barbies, increases the risk for tears to the mother's vagina during delivery. Our results were noteworthy -- when the mother gains too much weight, it causes increased risk... read more

Unplanned Pregnancy Puts Moms at Higher Risk for Depression

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A new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women with unplanned pregnancies are four times more like to suffer from postpartum depression after 12 months postpartum. The study, which was done at the University of North Carolina's prenatal clinics, questioned roughly 1,000 women about their... read more
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