Whitney Barthel

Whitney will be 21 again this October (unfortunately for the 8th or 9th time). This is not her first rodeo; just finishing up her third consecutive pregnancy.

Pregnant 9-to-5: What to Expect at Work When You’re Expecting

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Don't Take Childbirth Lying Down—New Labor Positions You May Want to Try

Being pregnant isn’t always easy, especially if you are working. Find out how to deal with morning sickness and job stress with the following helpful tips. Let’s face it, as happy as you may be about your pregnancy, being pregnant is not always easy! You’re tired, often sick, uncomfortable, and wondering what strange and miraculous changes your body is going … Read more about Pregnant 9-to-5: What to Expect at Work When You’re Expecting

Natural Birthing: Considerations and Concerns About Natural Births

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11 steps for a blissful childbirth, according to a doula

It started with my first pregnancy. I was at work and told some co-workers that I had decided I was going to try to have a natural birth. “Are you nuts?” one replied. “I don’t have that much pain tolerance.” Another looked shocked. “Not me, I want the drugs the minute I walk in the hospital,” she said. … Read more about Natural Birthing: Considerations and Concerns About Natural Births

10 Talks You’ll Want to Have before Baby Arrives

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Sleep and Comfort Checklist

During pregnancy you have a lot to talk about, from how you’ll manage delivery room visitors to what characteristics you hope to find in a pediatrician. Don’t neglect these important conversations you’ll need to have before the baby arrives. You might have the layette planned, the diaper bag already packed, and your car seat installed in anticipation of your new … Read more about 10 Talks You’ll Want to Have before Baby Arrives

Aromatherapy as an Aid Against Exhaustion

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Aromatherapy as an Aid Against Exhaustion

Struggling to keep your eyes open? Aromatherapy just might be your solution! Exhaustion: Our modern arch-nemesis. Echoing through the hallways and courtyards of American workplaces is the battle cry of our busy society, “I’m exhausted!” Never fear; help is a sniff away! We feel it from the balls of our achy feet to the roots of our … Read more about Aromatherapy as an Aid Against Exhaustion

Panicky Pregnancy? Learn to Let Your Worries Go!

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How you can manage if Morning Sickness strikes you

Feeling anxious about your pregnancy? Many moms-to-be get a case of the impending motherhood jitters, but there are ways to handle your anxiety. From the day you find out you’re pregnant until the day you deliver, it’s normal to have moments of anxiety. It’s hard to avoid—for the duration of pregnancy—images and stories of everything … Read more about Panicky Pregnancy? Learn to Let Your Worries Go!

Pregnancy Comfort Essentials: Feel Your Best

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Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Connected to Behavior Problems in Kids

Are you expecting and feeling tired, nauseous, or frumpy? Check out these tried-and-true tips to enhance your comfort and help you relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Almost as quickly as I began to celebrate the conception of my second child, I also began to suffer from the same nausea that plagued me for seven months during my first … Read more about Pregnancy Comfort Essentials: Feel Your Best

Symptoms and Treatment of Pica

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Symptoms and Treatment of Pica

What it means when pregnancy cravings get out of control. When cravings during pregnancy escalate beyond ice cream and pickles to things such as chalk or clay, pica may be to blame. Nearly everyone has heard of the strange food cravings and aversions pregnant women experience—including the proverbial ice cream and pickles. But many people are … Read more about Symptoms and Treatment of Pica

How Men Really Feel about Pregnancy and Fatherhood

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How Men Really Feel about Pregnancy and Fatherhood

Do fathers-to-be really view childbirth and their impending fatherhood with the proverbial deer-in-headlights outlook? In one episode of The Simpsons, the TV breaks, leaving the family to entertain themselves with stories of when the kids were born. One of several things we discover is the real reason Homer went bald: there’s a flashback sequence showing him, upon … Read more about How Men Really Feel about Pregnancy and Fatherhood

Finding the Perfect Family Car

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28 ways parents spent their so-called “summer vacation”

From restraint systems and anti-lock brakes, to size, cost, and comfort considerations, here are the facts to help you match your family’s transportation needs with the perfect car. So your first child is on the way, and that two-seat convertible just isn’t going to cut it anymore. You gear up to make the inevitable trek … Read more about Finding the Perfect Family Car

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