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Delivering your baby: what to pack for the hospital
If delivering in a hospital, here are a few of the items you’ll want to have on hand:Slippers or flip flops: bring slippers that can be disinfected or pack thick socks that can be washed thoroughly...
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Delivering your baby: what to expect during a c-section
If you and your obstetrician have decided that a Caesarian section (c-section) is the best route for delivery, you might be wondering exactly how things will happen. Here is a two part guideline to...
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Delivering your baby: recovering after a c-section
After c-section surgery is completed, a three or four day hospital stay is common. Here is what to expect, based on experiences at the Norman Regional Healthplex and the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma...
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Why your baby bump is a different size
A baby bump is how many people tell whether a woman is pregnant or how far along in the pregnancy she is. Sometimes a baby bump isn’t as pronounced or is much larger than expected. There are many...
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Treating coughs and colds when you are pregnant
The winter season brings plenty of wind and chilly weather and it also brings runny noses, sore throats and coughing. At any other time, a quick trip to Walgreens or CVS could give you a wide array of...
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Essential supplies for caring for a newborn
Pregnancy is just the start of an adventure and the real fun starts once baby comes home. Having the right items on hand to care for a newborn will help alleviate some stress.Diapers- Whether cloth or...
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How to tell if your water has broken and what to do next
In any movie featuring a pregnant woman, there is normally a scene where her water breaks and floods the floor and she is rushed to the hospital as labor commences. Ah, the magic of Hollywood. As with...
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When to see a family doctor and when you should see your OB
A funny thing happens when you become pregnant. No matter what occurs, the first thought is how it will affect the baby. “We went to the zoo today and had a great time.”  ...
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Where does the weight gained during pregnancy go?
Pregnancy: the only time when you are encouraged to eat for two. The problem with this statement is that you really shouldn't be eating for two. Your growing baby simply doesn’t need the...
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Gestational diabetes
Sometime during the 24th-28th week of pregnancy, a glucose screening tolerance test will be ordered by your prenatal provider. This test doesn’t diagnose diabetes; it is used to detect which women may...
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The ten worst things to say to a pregnant woman
Amazing things happen durign pregnancy. A brand new person is growing, life is blooming and random strangers feel free to ask anything that pops into their heads. Here is a look at some of the...
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Awesome baby products and some you can do without
Part of planning for a baby entails stocking up on toys, tools and trendy little items. So, what is really needed and what can be done without? Here are a few things that this momma has found to be...
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The basics of using a breast pump
For many moms, a breast pump is key to feeding a baby that has problems nursing, going back to work, sharing feeding responsibilities or simply enjoying a night out. Using a pump can be a challenge at...
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Using a breast pump at work
Oklahoma women have the right to breastfeed in public and Oklahoma law also provides for women who are breastfeeding to continue to do so after they return to work. Oklahoma law mandates that women...
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Creative ways to share the gender of your baby
Finding out whether you are having a boy or a girl is a highlight for many expecting parents and their families. Here are some ideas on how to share the exciting news with friends and family.Grab bag:...
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The Oklahoma City Just Between Friends consignment sale has begun
The Oklahoma City fairgrounds were bustling this weekend as clothes, shoes and baby gear were dropped off and inspected in preparation for the fall and winter Just Between Friends consignment sale.The...
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How to save money on baby products
Stocking up on baby supplies while you are pregnant will make things easier once the baby arrives and if you can save some money while doing it that’s even better.If you are planning on using formula,...
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Get rid of old baby gear and get a great discount
If you are planning to upgrade some old baby gear, check out the Toys R Us trade in event. From August 24th until September 16, 2012, Babies R Us and Toys R Us are hosting "The...
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Introducing the Hot Mamas Run, Oklahoma's first women's only 5K walk/run event
On Sunday, September 30, 2012, the streets of Edmond will be filled with hot mamas as the inaugural Hot Mamas Run and Baby Parade kicks off. The event will be held at Mitch Park and starts at 2:00pm...
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Happy anniversary, Green Bambino!
Green Bambino is celebrating this weekend and everyone is invited to the celebration this Saturday, Sep. 8. Since moving to a bigger space last year, the store has been able to carry even more...
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