I tell myself I'm not that child anymore. She's part of me, but now I can finally free myself from the patterns and throughts that in her mind nad gained strength over the years that followed.
Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
Become emotionally and physically prepared for pregnancy and birth. Research available options for healthcare providers and birthing environments, and become informed about routine newborn care. Continuously educate yourself about developmental stages of childhood, setting realistic expectations and remaining flexible.
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This thing, how I spend my days, it’s just motherhood, that’s all. It’s nothing amazing and it has all been done before. This strength, this mountain, this winding road – they are what they are – just motherhood. |
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This post was originally published on Oct. 15, 2008, and it continues to serve as a reminder to parents expecting another baby. |
The biggest struggles I see from mothers in my API Support Group have to do with the addition of a second or third child. |
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Before my first pregnancy, I spent months exercising, eating right, going to acupuncture and taking vitamins. I felt really on top of things. Last time, my only concern was a healthy pregnancy. |
Enter the AP Dad. When Mom is out of the house, he's not "babysitting" -- he's parenting. The assumption that he's not, hurts all of us. |
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Domestic violence can affect children even before they're born, indicates new research. The study is the first to link abuse of pregnant women with emotional and behavioral trauma symptoms in their children within the first year of life. |
To be heard, to be understood, to be loved... |
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Back when I worked in a lab, I spent countless hours diligently watching fruit flies mate. It was a strange job — both extremely scandalous and extremely boring. But lots of scientists are also voyeurs, I swear. |
I’m not a mother, so I cannot imagine what’s it like to give birth to a child. However, I can guess that having a baby brings about a host of changes for a new mom! It is exciting and life changing. |
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