Pregnancy and Childbirth   Community

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This community is for anyone who wants to learn more about pregnancy and childbirth. Whether you are an expectant parent, a CBE or Doula...All are welcome!! Please, feel free to visit any one of our resources, and ask as many questions as you'd like!!

Recent Articles

Exercises For Pregnant Women
Read about various exercises which pregnant women can do in pregnancy
A feature article by Shilpa, Apr 19, 2008        

First time pregnant women fear delivering a child. They keep worrying about the labor pains they need to overcome at the time of delivery. Here are some exercises or techniques which will help them in reducing labor pains and help them to relax better at the time of deliver.       read: Exercises For Pregnant Women

Give your toddler the best start in life
Give your toddler the best start in life
A feature article by aregan, Mar 31, 2008        

For most parents, it is imperative to give kids the right start in life, particularly with regards to their diet, as what your child eats as a toddler could very well shape their diet for years to come.       read: Give your toddler the best start in life

Aromatherapy for Pregnancy
Which Essential Oils can be used during Pregnancy
A feature article by an Alumbo member, Mar 21, 2008        

Aromatherapy involves using essential oils in their original form or in mixes, lotions, candles, etc., to help heal the body, relax and lift one’s mood. Essential oils come for plants and are excellent for helping to keep the body and mind balanced. Pregnant women may especially benefit from aromatherapy because they are going through great physical changes and may feel especially achy, stressed and vulnerable. Well, with the proper precautions taken, pregnant woman can still take advantage of all of the healthful and psychological benefits of aromatherapy. In this article, we will discuss three guidelines to enjoying aromatherapy while pregnant.       read: Aromatherapy for Pregnancy

Resource Highlights

Baby Gender Selection - The Straight Truth
A website        

Can you choose the sex of your baby? In-Gender.com is your guide to all the methods and latest advances. Survey by over 1,000 women shows which methods are really effective. go there (offsite link)

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An electronic book by Sarah Pond, Certified Life Coach        

The second part of Shift outlines a simple and effective Success Strategy. Your ultimate success is not only possible; it’s inevitable when you apply a proven plan. You will get vivid clarity on what you want, all the motivation you need to get there, and a simple, effective strategy for achieving your heart’s desire. Shift is wall-to-wall inspiration and realistic tools for you to build the life you want. A toolkit for more success and satisfaction, Shift will renovate the path to your best life.       read: Shift From Struggle to Success

Relevant Discussions

Parenting Discussions
A newsgroup/discussion list        

Parenting starts here, with a new website designed with parents in mind. Parenting Discussions has more to offer then most sites, and is totally free to join, it just takes a few moments to register your account. Come and join us today. go there (offsite link)

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