Month: July 2019

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You wanted to know if it’s normal to shake during labor. And actually, it is really normal to shake during labor, and if you didn’t shake then, then you’ll likely start shaking shortly after the baby is born, and it’s because of an adrenaline rush. It’s one of your body’s coping strategies to help you through everything that’s happening during labor and afterwards. Think of a time when you were really scared, or you almost got in a car accident, or something, and you start to shake uncontrollably. This same kind of thing happens in labor, only it can be complete body shakes. So you’re not having a seizure, but you may (very noticeably, sometimes violently) shake, and some women feel like this is due to the fact that they’re cold. And sometimes you can feel a little cold and uncomfortable during labor, and warm blankets can be so soothing, and comforting, and help with that, but they’re not going to help the shaking go away, because it’s not due to a temperature control problem.

Epidurals can also contribute to the shaking just because of the type of medication that you’re getting, it can cause a little bit of that effect, but whether you have one or not, it is very normal to shake. It’s just better if you go into the experience expecting the shaking, because it’s super common to experience and, actually, there’s nothing you can do to stop it. And if you try to stop the shaking or control it, it gets worse, so just let it shake out. And it usually subsides by and hour or 2 after delivery. If you have more questions or concerns about it, talk with your OB provider who can give you tailored information and advice, and if you have more questions in the future for me, feel free to ask them on our Intermountain Moms Facebook and Instagram pages, and recommend us to your friends and family too.

🤷‍♀️We can only do our best right??
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Whoops dummy fell on the ground, it’s ok everyone.
Watch mumma sanitize it with her own mouth. Totally clean now! 🍼😂
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Anyone else feel me on this one?? 😂
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Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can cause a mild headache, sweats, fever, in some cases, a rash, and most of the time, causes swollen lymph nodes. For many adults who catch it though, they don’t experience any symptoms. And you wanted to know, specifically, why pregnant women aren’t screened for toxoplasmosis, especially because many adults don’t have symptoms, and that’s a good question. It basically comes down to the fact that the chance of being infected with it is so low, especially in North America, there really isn’t a great treatment for it, and screening for it is very expensive. And when it comes to pregnancy, screening is something that can tell you if it’s suspected, but an actual diagnosis can only be obtained by getting a sample amniotic fluid from the woman’s abdomen and testing it. And this procedure can put the pregnancy at risk, so the decision to perform this test needs to be weighed out with the help of a maternal fetal medicine specialist who knows the woman’s circumstances and can determine if the information gained from that is worth the potential risk.

For all of these reasons, the focus is not on screening, but on prevention. And toxoplasmosis can be spread by contaminated water sources, raw or under-cooked food, contaminated fruits and vegetables, and also a cat’s litter box. So if you’re trying to conceive or pregnant, then turn cat litter duty over to someone else, make sure you’re rinsing fruits and vegetables really well, that you’re cleaning cutting boards, knives, and counters really well after preparing raw meant, and cooking meat to at least 152 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you wash your hands well before and after food preparation, and if the water sources you have access to are questionable, then drink bottled water instead. If you have more specific questions or concerns about it, talk with your OB provider who can give you tailored information and advice, and if you have more questions in the future for me, feel free to ask them on our Intermountain Moms Facebook and Instagram pages, and recommend us to your friends and family too.

TEN early pregnancy symptoms!🤰🏼✨
First ever YouTube video live now on one of the most common questions I get asked as a midwife! Link in bio 💕
Ps. Later today for the launch of @bub.app created by @lorinska I will be going live to answer some of your pregnancy / birth / parenthood questions- can’t wait! Stay tuned 💕

You mentioned that you have a young toddler and you just found out you’re pregnant, so congratulations! But you’re wondering how you can prepare for motherhood with a toddler and a young new baby. And the second child is definitely much different than the first, because with your first, you only have to take care of one, and when they sleep, you can sleep, and it’s a little bit easier to get things done, because your attention and time isn’t so divided. But toddlers are really, really busy and they require a lot of time and energy, but so do new babies. And so my first tip for you is just to lower your expectations of yourself and know that a few things are going to get left undone. And it’s okay for laundry to pile up and for dishes to sit in the sink – that’s just going to be a new norm for a while as you adjust to motherhood with 2 children.

It’s really important to plan ahead, so this is going to involve toddler-proofing your house while you’re pregnant to insure that your toddler is safe, or as safe as possible, while you’re sitting on the couch and nursing your baby or attending to your baby’s needs and not fully attending to the toddler, because they’re so busy and just into everything at that point. So toddler-proof things, move things that they could potentially ingest or get into that would be harmful to them up into higher cabinets, put child locks on things that need them, use outlet covers, make sure that there’s gates on the stairs, and in some cases, you need to get special locks for the doors so that the child doesn’t escape while you’re taking care of the new baby.

You can also plan ahead by doing some shopping and meal prep. You can do a whole bunch of freezer meals and fill your freezer full of food so that you don’t have to go to the grocery store in those early days with a toddler and a baby, because that can be a chore in and of itself. It’s also helpful to get a bunch of distractions for your child, so this might be a few inexpensive new toys, or a few movies for them to watch, a book to read or look at that they’re not familiar with, just something basically to keep their hands and their minds busy.

With all this said, there’s something special about seeing your older child interact and bond with your new baby. It may take some time for them to get used to having a new sibling, but you can also prepare during the pregnancy for this by talking about new siblings, letting them spend time with other people who have babies, so that they can get an idea of what it might be like for them. Of course, it’s always going to be a reality check when that baby comes home from the hospital and lives with them, but it can just get them thinking about it. And you can also involve them as much as possible with the care of the baby, so they can be good little runners for you – they can go get diapers, and wipes, and binkies, and bottles, and all those little things that you may forget. And when they feel helpful, then they will feel special.

Take advantage of the time before the new baby comes that you have to spend with your toddler and to be one-on-one with them. Plan special outings and don’t stop doing that after the baby’s born. Set aside time daily for them so that you can continue to foster your relationship so that they don’t feel pushed side. No-one, of course, intentionally does that, but in their little minds, when a new baby comes home and requires a lot of attention, it makes them feel like they’re second best, and so do whatever you can to continue to help them feel special by involving them and by setting aside some time to be one-on-one with them. Good luck with everything, and if you have more questions in the future for me, feel free to ask them on our Intermountain Moms Facebook and Instagram pages, and recommend us to your friends and family too.

PREGNANCY SIGNS⁣ — I CHAT TO MAMAMIA
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Early pregnancy signs are different for different women and different for different pregnancies. ⁣
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From mood swings to bloating and cramping, back pain and nausea… I chat to @mamamiaaus about the ins and outs of early pregnancy.⁣
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Head to the link in my bio to read the article.

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