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To help you plan the perfect shower, we have provided you with five ways you can differentiate the baby shower you’re hosting from all the others. From the menu, to the theme, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Choose a Theme Although a theme is not necessary when planning and hosting a baby shower, it certainly is an excellent vehicle for tying everything together. In fact, when you have a theme you can coordinate your invitations, your food, your decorations, and even your baby shower games....

Abstinence Pros: No physical side effects; nothing to purchase; excellent protection against sexually transmitted diseases Cons: Both partners have to commit to this option; often no protection is used when abstinence ends Effectiveness: The only method that is 100% effective Implant (Nexplanon) Pros: Continuous but reversible protection against pregnancy for three years; one-time insertion procedure with nothing to apply or insert at the time of intercourse; menstruation can become lighter or stop; no obvious visible sign that person is using it once the incision heals (although the implant can occasionally be seen, and can be recognized easily if touched) Cons: Requires small incision in the arm for placement of implant; occasionally temporary pain at the insertion site; side effects include irregular bleeding, headaches or change in appetite (but these usually resolve within three months); no protection against sexually transmitted diseases Effectiveness: 99....

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Before you decide what kind of house to build, consider the age of your child, your collective woodworking skills, and how much time you want to put into the project before you can actually hang it outside and have your first birdie housewarming party. You will also need the right tools. Another consideration is what kind of bird you’re building a house for. It would be a shame to discover the house you thought you were building for mother robin and her babies has been invaded by sparrows instead!...

Even if the OB were available to answer questions about how to eat during the postpartum months, he or she might not have much information to offer you. In those three pages on postpartum care in Williams Obstetrics, the only dietary advice the authors give is that women who have just given birth need not observe any dietary restrictions, and that they should eat an “appetizing general diet.” Some women might find fried chicken, soda pop, and doughnuts to be the most appetizing foods around, but we know that these foods do not give a new mother’s body the nutritional support it needs – and that nutrients drawn from her already depleted stores will be needed to process those foods, leaving her with an even greater deficit....

Although it’s nice to surprise your child with a bike for his birthday, it’s better to take him along to pick out one that fits him. Because bikes are expensive, it’s tough to have to keep buying bigger ones as the child grows. For this reason, you might be tempted to buy a bike that’s a little too big so your child can grow into it. This is a bad idea because a too-big bike is harder for the child to control....

You may have heard that grapes are unsafe during pregnancy, but actually, grapes are generally fine to eat when you are expecting. While they do contain an antioxidant called resveratrol that may harm fetal development, the amount in grapes is too small to pose any danger to you or your baby. In fact, resveratrol has many benefits for your baby when you consume it by eating grapes. “If eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet, grapes are generally tolerated well during pregnancy,” notes Len Kliman, MD, an OB/GYN with over 35 years experience....

As excited as you are, you might have reservations about whether or not painting while pregnant is safe. While it is generally deemed to be low risk, there isn’t any concrete evidence to confirm this. For that reason, there are important safety considerations to take into account before embarking on your DIY project. “With proper precautions, painting a baby’s nursery is usually considered safe,” says Sara Twogood MD, a board-certified OBGYN in Los Angeles and co-founder of Female Health Education....

Since a person’s immune system is weakened during pregnancy, it’s important to take extra precautions to avoid catching a nasty virus. But sometimes it just can’t be helped and you come down with the flu. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is one of the most commonly prescribed antiviral medications for treating the flu—and experts say that if you catch the flu while carrying a little one, it’s still your best option. Even if you get the flu vaccine, you do still have a slight chance of catching the flu....

Benefit of C-Section Support No matter what kind of birth you have, having someone with you helps you to stay calm and focused on the birth. It is also important to have others witness the birth with you, which is why pregnant people often chose their partners to go with them to the surgery, even though that person may or may not be the most comforting to them. If you have a doula, partner, or family member with you during a c-section, they can inform you about what is happening, be by your side to comfort you, take photos, and remind staff of your wishes....

You can eat sushi during pregnancy, but you may need to adjust your regular order. Now that you have a baby on the way, you should stick with options that are fully cooked, vegetarian, or vegan, and abstain from eating any raw seafood. And no matter how delicious and beneficial fish is, you can’t eat sushi with fish in it for every meal because of mercury contamination. Eating Sushi During Pregnancy You need to avoid most options on a typical sushi menu while pregnant....

Caring properly for baby teeth is important. Your child’s baby teeth determine where her adult teeth will grow in. If your child develops tooth decay and it spreads under the gums to the bone, the damage might make them unable to support adult teeth properly. Tooth decay in baby teeth can also create spacing problems for the adult teeth to come. You don’t need to begin brushing your baby’s teeth until about 18 months-when she has about 16 teeth, all in a row, that can easily trap food between them....

Causes of premature birth can be split into main three categories: when labor happens on its own, when mom’s water breaks early, and when doctors decide that delivering the baby is medically necessary. The first two categories are similar and can be combined and called “spontaneous preterm birth.” Take a closer look at the categories, below. Spontaneous Premature Birth No matter when it begins, labor is a complicated and often unpredictable series of events....