After the elation of finding out you’re pregnant, you’ll likely find yourself pondering whether everything you’ve always heard about sex and babies is true. Will you still be as turned on by your wife during and after pregnancy? Will sex during pregnancy make either of you too worried about hurting the baby to enjoy yourself? Will your wife be as sexually motivated … [Read more...] about Your Changing Sex Life – Part 1
Archives for August 2006
Bath Lessons
When my wife Lala was pregnant with our daughter Poppy over a decade ago, one of the things we worried about most was bathing. We went to all the stores within 100 miles that carried baby-related paraphernalia just to find a bathtub that would be the most comfortable for our little darling. The one we settled on was made from polished plastic and included a pillow, foam … [Read more...] about Bath Lessons
Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
If your spouse is a smoker, it is imperative that she give up cigarettes, at least while she is carrying the baby. Here is a list of the ways in which smoking harms the unborn baby: It increases the mother’s risk of a miscarriage. It exposes the fetus to the toxins in tobacco smoke. It damages the placenta. It increases the risk of placental abruption (separation of the … [Read more...] about Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
Digital Baby Monitor
This Graco imonitor Digital Baby Monitor offers crystal-clear clarity as you monitor your baby at all times, along with digital security to help you retain your privacy. … [Read more...] about Digital Baby Monitor
How Can Your Spouse Eat Right During Her Pregnancy?
During her pregnancy, your spouse eats for herself as well as for the baby. She requires not just an increase in the quantity of food she eats, but food that is nutritious, to help the fetus grow and develop. Below is a list of the components she requires in her diet, along with their common food sources: Carbohydrates: These constitute the body’s main source of energy. … [Read more...] about How Can Your Spouse Eat Right During Her Pregnancy?