Pregnancy Guide
"Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain -- your life will never be the same..... CATHERINE JONES, Eating for Pregnancy"
Find the resources and tools you need for a healty natural pregnancy
Belive it or not, pregnancy is not a "condition" Is is natural and wonderful occurance. And this is also the time when a woman should be very careful about how she takes care of herself and her unborn child. This pregnancy guide will give you information and resources about how to have a natural pregnancy. Learn about the importance of keeping your mind, body and spirit healthy and nurtured. In this pregnancy guide section you will find great articles and tools to use so you have the information you need to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Read my personal reasons for choosing to bank my children's cord blood, learn the truth about strech marks, and also the fun part of pregnancy; choosing just the right baby name! This is just a peek of what the Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide has to offer.
Not sure where to start? This section will help you with the first things you need to do when you see that little pink line!
Birth OptionsThis section will give
you information about some of the most common birth options. Read about hospital births, birthing centers, home births and using a
doula.
Cord Blood BankingThese
pages tell the reasons why my husband and I decided to privately bank our children's cord blood. Also, find your personal coupon to use toward
cord blood banking at Viacord. Haven't made up your mind yet? Get a free information packet.
Due Date Calculator Check out
our due date caluculator so you know when to expect your little bundle of joy! This calulator is different because you can also see at
what date you are finished with your trimesters, when you can expect a positive pregnancy test, and about the dates when the little organs
are forming!
Baby Names
Check out our extensive list of baby names and meanings. Here is a sample
Pregnancy Terms These are the important pregnancy terms you need to be familiar with. Being educated about pregnancy and childbirth is your best resource. Being knowledgable about pregnancy is only to your advantage.
Stretchmarks More than half of pregnant women will develop stretch marks. The best way to avoid stretch marks is to only gain the recommended about of weight. Read the truth about stretch marks and what you can do about them.
Labor Pain Tips These are great tips to follow to help ease the pain of labor. These tips are "tried and true"
Folic acid and Pregnancy Getting enough folic acid in pregnancy, whether from food or from a supplement, is an important way to protect your growing baby. This vitamin is a simple, but important part of the development of new cells and of a baby's neural tube.
