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What is False Labor?

Start Smart — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:46:59 +0000

This is also called Braxton-Hicks Contractions. Your muscles are tightening and relaxing- practicing for real birth time. These are painless and not regular. If contractions go away when you sit down or stand up they are most likely false labor. Real labor pains begin in the low back and spread to low belly. They are regular and get stronger over time.

What is Round Ligament Pain?

Start Smart — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:44:50 +0000

As your baby and uterus grow, your body must adjust. You may feel a pull or sudden sharp pain low in your stomach area. This is called Round Ligament Pain. These are like bands hooked to both sides of the womb and hold it in place. The baby growing stretches these bands. Warm baths, getting up slowly or lying on the painful side with a pillow between your knees can help.

Domestic Violence

Start Smart — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:13 +0000

Domestic violence is a crime and there are places to turn for help. Don’t try to leave on your own without help. Call the National Domestic Violence Hot Line at 1-800-799-7233. You don’t have to give them your name. They can give you advice and tell you about local groups that are there to help you. They help you plan for what to do if your partner is very violent or what to do if you need to leave. The hotline keeps lists of shelters where you can go with your children. If you think your partner is going to hurt you, call 911 or the local police

What helps Morning Sickness?

Start Smart — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:12:28 +0000

Here are some tips: Avoid having an empty stomach by eating 5 or 6 small meals a day.Try to drink liquids such as water, milk, and juices between meals and not during meals. When you are sick to your stomach, eat plain foods like crackers, broth or gelatin. Caffeine free Ginger-ale or mint tea sometimes helps. Do not eat spicy or fried foods- this can make the nausea much worse.

Why am I having so much heartburn?

Start Smart — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:04 +0000

It has nothing to do with the heart. This burning feeling is caused by stomach acids coming back into your throat from your food pipe (esophagus). As your belly gets bigger you get more heartburn. Watch what you eat and drink. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, fatty or fried foods, spicey things and citrus. Smoking makes it worse. Talk to your doctor about other tips for helping heartburn.

When Do I Need a C-Section?

Start Smart — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:13:02 +0000

Some are done as an emergency and sometimes your doctor knows in advance. It is major surgery and should be done only when the health of the mother or baby is at risk.If the baby is too big, turned the wrong way, or you had a c-section last time you may need a c-section this time. Talk to your doctor in advance.

What is Start Smart for Your Baby?

Start Smart — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:31:41 +0000

We care about the health of you and your new baby. The Start Smart for Your Baby program is for women who are pregnant and for moms who have just had a baby. We want to help you take care of yourself and your child through this whole process.