Positioning babies on their stomachs helps prevent flattening of the head and strengthens neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, as well as hands. Source: The Benefits of ‘Tummy Time’ - The New York Times … [Read more...] about The Benefits of ‘Tummy Time’
Pregnancy
Is an MRI safe during pregnancy? Yes, under most conditions
Yes, as reported by the New York Times, having an M.R.I. (magnetic resonance imaging) or MRI during pregnancy poses no risk either to mom or baby. An MRI is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body in both health and disease. Unlike an x-ray, which uses radiation, MRI scanners use magnetic, … [Read more...] about Is an MRI safe during pregnancy? Yes, under most conditions
Is a lunar eclipse harmful during pregnancy?
Just in case you were wondering about how a lunar eclipse might affect your pregnancy: Across many cultures, including India, a lunar eclipse is considered harmful for pregnant women. It is believed that it can affect the well being of the foetus, leading to physical deformity, or ugly birthmarks. While there is no scientific proof to validate its affect, the belief is so … [Read more...] about Is a lunar eclipse harmful during pregnancy?
Ali Wong’s Stand-Up the 30-something woman’s ‘What To Expect?’
“Hard Knock Wife” is a comedic masterpiece," says Leigh Blickley of HuffPost, "the goal of which is to air out all the evils of pregnancy and new motherhood. Following the success of her 2016 show “Baby Cobra,” a very pregnant Wong ― dressed in a tight cheetah-print dress, gold flats and bright red eyeglasses ― returned to the stage to dive right into the “wack-ass job” of … [Read more...] about Ali Wong’s Stand-Up the 30-something woman’s ‘What To Expect?’
Moms’ shot protects newborns
The two vaccines most pregnant women should get are the flu shot and the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine or Tdap. The flu shot is, of course, given seasonally. It's recommended because women's immune systems are affected by pregnancy, and they're more likely to get seriously sick from influenza. Tdap is a bit different — it protects newborns against … [Read more...] about Moms’ shot protects newborns