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Can you use a microwave during pregnancy? There’s always someone giving crazy pregnancy advice to expecting mamas. When I was pregnant a pal told me, “Don’t use microwaves - they’re dangerous!” True or false?  False so far as current research goes. There’s never been a report of microwaves being a danger in recent years.

Enemas in labor Enemas used to be common protocol for hospital births. Recently however, enemas have thankfully become a choice, and are no longer standard procedure. While most hospitals have let go of standard enemas in labor, not all have. Keep in mind that procedures during labor are your choice.

There is nothing like a new haircut or hair color, or pedicure and manicure to make you feel like a new woman. Especially when a pregnancy can leave you feeling tired and changing hormones can make you feel not quite yourself.

Moms with Tattoos or Piercings Posted on September 4th, 2008 So what did you do this weekend? Well… I had my tongue pierced. I’ve wanted to do it for three years, but due to being pregnant, breastfeeding, caring for a baby then a toddler. I only just got around to it. I took a friend to hold my hand.

Safe sex during pregnancy? Posted by admin in Sex during pregnancy 07 4th, 2008 When not to have sex and/or orgasms during pregnancy: Your practitioner has advised against it You have a history of premature birth or labor Placenta previa (Where part of the placenta is covering the cervix)

Is St. John’s wort safe during pregnancy? St. John’s wort is a herbal medication. However, just because it’s herb, and not a chemical concoction, doesn’t make it safe for pregnancy. St John’s wort is commonly used for treating mild depression, but it has been used for other issues as well.

Is it safe to take Claritin during pregnancy? With allergy season in full swing some of you expecting mamas may be wondering if Claritin, or another allergy medication is safe during pregnancy. The real answer is no.

Pregnancy sex survival tools In the last post we looked at when to have, and not have pregnancy sex. Along with that there are some products that can help you enhance your sex life during pregnancy. A book: The Mother’s Guide to Sex: Enjoying Your Sexuality Through All Stages of Motherhood Some

When not to have sex during pregnancy In most cases pregnancy sex is safe, but there may be a few cases where pregnancy sex should be avoided. You have a high-risk pregnancy of any kind: I know, “high-risk” is a vague term, but it’s a vague topic. One woman’s high risk pregnancy is not another woman’s high-risk pregnancy.