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Across time and cultures, traditionally, pregnant women were usually surrounded by knowledgeable women, close friends and family, who supported the transition to motherhood with great excitement. Pregnant women were treated differently, given the best food, and protected as much as possible from stress and overly hard physical work. The woman knew she was pregnant when she noticed physical changes: a missed period, sore breasts, darkened areola, nausea, aversion to certain foods, fatigue. Her due date was determined by noting the start of those signs and, then, the timing of first movements of her baby. She got to know her baby through his movements. She was encouraged to pay careful attention to her changing body, heart, and mind, and to her growing baby. Family rituals insured support during pregnancy and labor and the postpartum period. Pregnancy and birth were family events, and the care and support the pregnant woman received were from people she knew and who knew her well. Although birth carried more risks than today, women developed strong attachments to their unborn babies and worked with family, friends, and caregivers to insure safe passage of their babies.
Today, pregnancy and birth are treated as medical events rather than as normal life events. Women take commercial, at-home pregnancy tests to find out if they are pregnant and, then, anxiously visit a care provider to confirm the fact of the pregnancy. Right from the start, the pregnant woman affirms that the obstetrician is the expert who must be consulted to find out every detail of how things are going. Because of this, women typically worry from one prenatal visit to the next that everything is “okay.” “Expecting trouble” has become the hallmark of contemporary prenatal care [1]. Here, at the Little Laughs, we are here to provide support to every women by keeping them informed about the exquisite journey of pregnancy to motherhood, making it as enjoyable as possible by pointing to the best possible products out there in the market to make this journey a breeze!
References:
[1] J Perinat Educ. 2008 Fall; 17(4): 43–47
Blog Posts
By sharing my experience about pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, I would like to introduce all super mommies out there about some magical products that are available in the market meant to wash the stress away and making motherhood a cake-walk.
Keeping a journal
Four reasons everyone should keep a journal:
—> Those who journal feel more gratitude for their life.
—> Most effective way to connect with loved ones.
—> 5 minutes a day keeps stress and anxiety away.
—> It is a lot cheaper than therapy.
Hospital bag checklist for your baby
Excited about bringing home a brand new baby, but don’t know what to pack in your hospital bag to be ready for her? We have got you covered!
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist
Did you know that most would-be moms pack wrong items in their hospital bags, that are not even used once during their entire hospital stay. So what are the items that you absolutely need? Or may even do away with? In this blog, I will share the items that I felt was essential during my hospital stay. Read on to know more…
"Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby, and the earth."
Providing life-sustaining nutrition for a whole other person can be downright exhausting. 60% of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than they planned due to lack of ongoing support. This blog would help you to correct your perspective when you feel like you’re functioning as a human milk-making machine!
Is your baby sleeping safely?
“Babies smile in their sleep because they’re listening to the whispering of angels.” It is a bliss for the parents to watch their newborn babies sleep. At times they smile softly when they are asleep and look so cute. However, here are a few things to keep in mind while you let your little one snooze!
Diaper rashes… Go away!
Caused by the skin coming in contact with feces, urine, chemicals and infection and characterized by a red rash and sometimes fever, diaper rash is something almost every momma has to deal with their infant. Treatment of this condition is determined by the cause. Let’s see what are the reasons and treatments of diaper rashes and how best we can avoid it.
A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty
Pregnant? Yay!
Just saw the double line in your pregnancy strip? Or are you already expecting your bun in a few months? The journey of pregnancy can be tiresome and exciting at the same time. On top of that, the hormonal flood can overwhelm you. Nevertheless, you would love to know more about what your little one is up to before you get to meet him/her!
Trying to conceive?
Trying to conceive? Now is the time when you should be at your best: Eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of water, cut down on alcohol and most importantly: Be stress-free!
Managing post-partum weight
Struggling with post partum weight? Weight loss after pregnancy takes time, but it's possible. Read on to know more…
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