At twenty five weeks in your wife's pregnancy, your baby's spine will have begun to develop joints and ligaments. Research indicates that at this stage he will develop the capacity to form scent preferences. Here is a picture of what your baby looks like at this stage: See the other pregnancy … [Read more...] about Pregnancy: Twenty-five weeks
Archives for September 2006
What the hell is a cervix and isn’t dilating something you do with your eyes?
Oh, my. Rod Serling where are you? We have just entered a time and space that bends the constraints of reality, the “Pregnancy Zone!” Man, oh man, are you guys in for it! I’ll tell you what, the only other place you will find so many nervous guys is… in the waiting room at Vasectomies R Us. I found myself longing for my seventh-grade catcher’s mitt ‘cause there were plenty of … [Read more...] about What the hell is a cervix and isn’t dilating something you do with your eyes?
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 … [Read more...] about Stop smoking during pregnancy
Eating healthy
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 … [Read more...] about Eating healthy
Pregnancy: Twenty-four weeks
It's the twenty fourth week of your wife's pregnancy; a week during which your baby has gained about six ounces! His taste buds are now developing and he shows distaste if his mom eats something that doesn't meet his approval. Here is a picture of what your baby looks like at this stage: See the other pregnancy … [Read more...] about Pregnancy: Twenty-four weeks