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		<title>Pregnancy Surprises</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planned or not, a pregnancy is time for change, celebration and surprises. The below list is just a sampling of the adventures ahead. Ask our doctor about any concerns you have; they may not mention something just because there is so much to cover. Nesting, Concentration and Mood Swings A new mother finds the urge [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Planned or not, a pregnancy is time for change, celebration and surprises. The below list is just a sampling of the adventures ahead. Ask our doctor about any concerns you have; they may not mention something just because there is so much to cover.<span id="more-150"></span></p>
<h3>Nesting, Concentration and Mood Swings</h3>
<p>A new mother finds the urge to clean and decorate overwhelming near the end of pregnancy. Sometimes these urges cause issues with concentration along with hormones, sleep deprivation and illness. All of this blinder vision complicates mood swings throughout the pregnancy. A woman who has PMS symptoms regularly before pregnancy will exhibit impressive mood swings. Keep a calendar for the forgetfulness; try to communicate your feelings no matter what and be careful with all that cleaning.</p>
<h3>Changes from Head to Toes</h3>
<p>Throughout your pregnancy, hormones will run rampant. The effects of these extra hormones show up physically in your hair, nails, skin and feet, just to name a few. Women experience longer hair and nail growth, along with texture changes. After pregnancy, hair and nails should return to normal. Acne often returns during pregnancy because the body produces more oils. Lastly, your feet will retain water weight and possible grow a size or two. They may shrink after pregnancy, or they may not.</p>
<p>Whatever changes your body goes through, the most noticeable will be your tummy. That growing bump will be the source of joys and sorrows for years to come. Try not to sweat the surprises of pregnancy and enjoy this magical time of life.</p>
<h3>Learn more about Womens Center Ohio:</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/make-an-appointment/sidney">Sidney, Ohio pregnancy services</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/your-health/morning-after-pill">Morning after pill information</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/your-health/ultrasound-scans">Free ultrasounds in Dayton, Ohio</a></li>
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		<title>Marriage Preparation For Parenthood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Babies are often associated with peace, joy and happiness. However, newborns and their parents are often anything but peaceful, joyous and happy. A new baby can blow a marriage wide open. Any insecurity can become insurmountable if a couple does not face them together. The key to any of these issues is communication. Even when [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Babies are often associated with peace, joy and happiness. However, newborns and their parents are often anything but peaceful, joyous and happy. A new baby can blow a marriage wide open. Any insecurity can become insurmountable if a couple does not face them together. The key to any of these issues is communication. Even when your belly is the biggest thing in the world, do not stop communicating and listening to your partner.<span id="more-146"></span></p>
<h3>Prepare A Game Plan</h3>
<p>The first week or so of nights both parents will jerk awake at the sound of the baby crying. This will fade, and they may start waiting for the other person to wake up and care for the baby, while they pretend to be asleep. Prepare a game plan ahead of time for who will do what and when. Perhaps you choose to have shifts or turns. Either way, make sure both of you are shouldering the night time responsibilities.</p>
<h3>Accept Your Differences</h3>
<p>Moms react very differently to the first baby than fathers do. Acknowledging that you and your partner are experiencing different emotions throughout the pregnancy is a very good idea. You, the mama-to-be, are all the about the baby. Nothing goes through your head that does not contain some shred of baby. You want to shop for clothes, paint the nursery, go to classes, read books, practically do anything you can to be prepared. Your partner is not pregnant. They can focus on other things in life, and they should, because they do not have a baby growing inside of them. Both of you need to be open and honest about feelings, fears and desires. Set up a time each day to discuss these things and actually listen to each other.</p>
<h3>Confront Postpartum Issues</h3>
<p>Postpartum depression has become much more acknowledged in the past few decades. The likelihood of a mother having this depends on her circumstances, her pregnancy and genetics. However, this depressive issue is not the only postpartum topic a couple should prepare for. Sexual intimacy after birth may take a nose dive for a while. New moms are thinking about everything but sex. This fact does not mean a couple cannot show their love intimately. Remember to talk to your partner about how you are feeling and how this may differ from their needs. Focus on the lighter intimate things like holding hands, cuddling and having quiet affectionate time together. These things keep intimacy alive.</p>
<h3>Present A United Front</h3>
<p>This United Front is specifically referring to in-laws and family members. Both of you need to be on the same page when it comes to visitors and baby sitters. You and the baby can become easily overwhelmed these first few weeks and months. Take it slowly and be firm but kind with overbearing family members.</p>
<p>Overall, the secret to your marriage surviving this baby is communication. Carefully listen and respect your partner and expect the same from them. You both are capable adults; one little baby should not scare you too much.</p>
<p>Women’s Center-East Dayton is located at 4787 Burkhardt Avenue not far from Woodman Drive in Dayton, Ohio. We offer <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/your-health/pregnancy-symptoms">free pregnancy testing</a> and <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/your-health/ultrasound-scans">free pregnancy ultrasounds</a> to Dayton women. Women can make a free initial appointment online by going to <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/">www.womenscenterohio.com</a> and going to the East Dayton location page. To schedule an appointment over the phone or to learn more about the services we provide, call 937-610-7777. We can be reached by email at info@womenscenterohio.com. All Women’s Center-East’s pregnancy services are free and confidential.</p>
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		<title>The Truth About Abortionists</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exercising their “Right to Choose,” many young women have fallen prey to less-than-health-promoting medical care when they go in for abortions. Many such women are already victims, sometimes of dysfunctional homes or statutory rape or even molestation. They often lack the kind of physical, emotional, and financial maturity and stability that would enable them to [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Exercising their “Right to Choose,” many young women have fallen prey to less-than-health-promoting medical care when they go in for abortions. Many such women are already victims, sometimes of dysfunctional homes or statutory rape or even molestation. They often lack the kind of physical, emotional, and financial maturity and stability that would enable them to raise a child. Instead of helping these girls deal with the trauma leading to their unplanned pregnancies and preparing them to make informed decisions, “pro-choice” advocates steer them straight toward abortionists, misleading them to think that this “procedure” will have no lasting results.<span id="more-142"></span></p>
<p>Sometimes a woman’s parents, molester, or boyfriend insist on an abortion, leading the mother to think that she has no say. She needs to know that she has the ultimate power to choose her baby’s fate; no one has the right to decide that for her. <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com">Abortion-alternative pregnancy centers</a> can help give her a safe place to stay and prenatal care, if she decides to keep the baby and lacks the support she needs. They can either guide her through the process of choosing her child’s adoptive family through open adoption or help prepare and mentor her as she takes on the challenge of motherhood herself.</p>
<p>While many women know that one-time black-market abortions often bore difficult consequences, they do not realize that even legal, clinical abortions come with risks. In 1990, <a href="http://realchoice.0catch.com/library/weekly/aa042600e.htm" target="_blank">abortionist Dr. Abu Hayat</a> was revealed to have amputated the arm of a little girl he failed to abort. Once Donohue interviewed Ana Rosa’s parents, more victims of his clinic came forward. Stories of sexual abuse, malpractice, and unethical business practices would be eclipsed by the story of a 17-year-old patient of his whom he sent home to die after complications relating to an abortion he performed.</p>
<p>Another NAF (National Abortion Federation) member, <a href="http://realchoice.0catch.com/library/weekly/aa051706d.htm" target="_blank">Dr. Abraham Alberto Hodari</a>, has been cited for similar offenses. Accusations of results of his care include many fatalities, incomplete abortions, hysterectomies, and other surgeries stemming from abortions he performed.</p>
<p>The kinds of violations of proper health care practice that have led to deaths and other risk-infused practices of doctors like Hodari and Hayat are unfortunately far from rare. As <a href="http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0484_Third_Trimester_abor.html" target="_blank">one journalist</a> put it, “Legal abortion has moved from the back alley to the front parlor. The process is still unsafe, only the profits are a lot bigger.”</p>
<p>Even if an abortion is performed in a sterile, safe environment under the care of ethical physicians, the long-term effects can include physical and emotional trauma much later in life. Women considering abortions have a right to be informed and to be faced with the implications of their choices. Once they understand the risks and issues involved, they should be assured that their choice is simply that: It’s theirs, and no one else’s.</p>
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		<title>E-Giving Helps More Babies Get Their First Picture</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[E-Giving Systems has collaborated with many pregnancy centers to help them get the funding they need. This crucial funding goes towards crucial medical supplies for pregnant women in crisis. Whether a woman has decided to keep her baby to full term or not, more pregnancy centers are struggling to offer her the option of an [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>E-Giving Systems has collaborated with many pregnancy centers to help them get the funding they need. This crucial funding goes towards crucial medical supplies for pregnant women in crisis. Whether a woman has decided to keep her baby to full term or not, more pregnancy centers are struggling to offer her the option of an ultrasound. This option is crucial to diagnosing the health of mother and baby. However, the cost of this machine, let alone the actual usage, is out of reach for many centers. Using <a href="http://www.egiving.com/solutions/">E-Giving’s unique online giving system</a> has allowed more babies to get their first picture taken, and maybe saved their lives.<span id="more-140"></span></p>
<h3>Ultrasounds Are Medically Important</h3>
<p>Getting an ultrasound has many social stigmas attached. The emotional connection between parents and the baby can be dormant until they have an ultrasound. However, this is not the sole reason for ultrasounds. Doctors use the image to measure the baby and determine what stage of development he or she has reached. They also are looking at the uterus itself for defects or future issues. All of this information is vital to the health of mom and baby, regardless if abortion is an option or not. If abortion is on the table, many women have changed their minds just from seeing the baby. Thus, putting an ultrasound in every pregnancy center is important regardless of political, ethical and religious standpoints. Ultrasounds save lives through the relay of important information to doctors about all the patients involved.</p>
<h3>How E-Giving Helps</h3>
<p>The cost of an ultrasound device is $20,000 or more. To use that device, a trained medical professional must be on staff, and they cost thousands of dollars as well. Many people would love to support the ministry of ultrasounds by just giving the money in a lump sum. However, this is highly unlikely. With most Americans living on a month-by-month basis in our currently tight economy, it would be much easier to build a smaller recurring donation into the monthly budget. With E-giving, this is simple. E-Giving sets up a reliable system through which people can give small amounts in a recurring manner. The E-Giving system is much like the popular online bill-pay available with most banks. It allows individuals to set up an exact amount to be given on a certain day. This gift can be set to reoccur every month to ensure constant support for an organization such as a pregnancy resource center.</p>
<h3>Planning Ahead</h3>
<p>Constant support allows the pregnancy centers to use the money given more effectively, because now they can plan ahead with confidence. Knowing the amount of money flowing in and out of any organization is vital to survival. E-Giving Systems puts this support tool into the hands of ministry based organizations to further the Kingdom. Ultrasounds in pregnancy centers get more babies&#8217; pictures taken, and more babies born healthy all thanks to E-Giving.</p>
<p>For more information on E-Giving visit <a href="http://www.egiving.com">egiving.com.</a></p>
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		<title>Managing Pain During Labor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, pain is an inevitable part of going into labor, and, if you are currently pregnant with your first child, chances are, you are quite nervous about what to expect in terms of pain. Labor pains vary greatly from woman to woman, as does the level of pain each individual woman can tolerate, but rest [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Unfortunately, pain is an inevitable part of going into labor, and, if you are currently pregnant with your first child, chances are, you are quite nervous about what to expect in terms of pain. Labor pains vary greatly from woman to woman, as does the level of pain each individual woman can tolerate, but rest assured that there are many options for pain management. Regardless of your birth plan, there is certain to be a pain management choice to suit your needs:<span id="more-137"></span></p>
<h3>Medication</h3>
<p>Pain medication is nearly always an option to help you with your labor pains. Although some women choose to fore go medication, other women find that they are more sensitive to the pain and are unable to cope without some sort of medicated pain relief. Medication often does not completely do away with the pain of labor; although for some women this is enough to get them through the entirety of the birth process, for most women, it is only enough to help them cope for a short period of time. Most medications offer only short term relief so as not to affect the baby too much, although some women who have opted for medications, especially morphine, have still reported observing some side effects &#8211; most notably a somewhat sleepy infant. Other than that, however, pain medications’ side effects on the baby are extremely rare.</p>
<h3>Anesthesia</h3>
<p>For those women for whom medication does not provide enough pain relief, regional anesthesia is another pain relief option. This anesthesia, also known as spinal or intrathecal medication or an epidural, involves a physician delivering powerful pain relief through a needle inserted into your lower back. This process eases your labor pains significantly but does not entirely numb the lower half of your body, thereby allowing you to maintain some semblance of comfort while still feeling the urge to push and participate in the delivery of your baby.</p>
<p>Although some women are apprehensive about the use of an epidural during labor for fear that it will have a negative impact on their baby’s health or that it will force their doctor to perform an unwanted cesarean section operation (because the epidural can raise your body temperature), these fears are largely unfounded. The vast majority of mothers who opt for regional anesthesia report no negative side effects whatsoever on themselves or on their baby and instead claim that accepting an epidural was one of the best choices they made during labor, allowing them to remain calmer and more comfortable.</p>
<h3>Natural Methods</h3>
<p>There are a variety of personal reasons that some women choose to avoid both medications and regional anesthesia, so for these women, natural methods of pain management are a great option. Although these are usually not as immediately or intensely effective as medication or the epidural, for a number of women, these natural comfort measures are enough to get them through their labor. Examples of natural comfort measures include:</p>
<p>Meditation or prayer<br />
Relaxation/ breathing techniques<br />
Massage/ back rubs by spouse, friend, family member, or other support person<br />
Warm or cold compresses<br />
Light abdomen massage<br />
Maintaining a calm environment (low lighting, quiet atmosphere, relaxing music, etc.)<br />
Walking<br />
Water therapy<br />
Changing positions (kneeling, squatting, using a rocking chair, supporting with pillows, using a birthing ball, getting down on all fours, etc.)</p>
<p>Located near the Grandview Hospital’s Emergency Room entrance at the corner of Forest and Neal Avenues, Women’s Center-Dayton offers <a title="free pregnancy testing in Dayton" href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/pregnancysymptoms/tabid/1307/Default.aspx">free pregnancy tests</a>, free ultrasounds, and a myriad of related services.  Initial appointments to Women’s Center-Dayton can be scheduled on-line by going to our website: <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/location/DaytonOhio/tabid/1342/Default.aspx">www.womenscenterohio.com/dayton.aspx</a>.</p>
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		<title>Travel Tips for Pregnant Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on special vacations and trips. Although you should always talk to your doctor beforehand, in most cases, traveling during pregnancy is completely acceptable. Before leaving on a trip, though, be sure to take the following considerations into account: 1. Bring your information. Experts [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on special vacations and trips. Although you should always talk to your doctor beforehand, in most cases, traveling during pregnancy is completely acceptable. Before leaving on a trip, though, be sure to take the following considerations into account:<span id="more-134"></span></p>
<h3>1. Bring your information.</h3>
<p>Experts always recommend that you have your medical information on hand before leaving on a trip in order to receive the best care possible in case of an emergency, but this is especially important while you’re pregnant. Have on hand a copy of your name, your due date, any allergies to medicine or food (since even slight allergies could be potentially harmful to your baby), and the name and contact information for your home doctor. This ensures that should anything happen while you’re away, those tending to you will have all the information they need to take proper care of you and your unborn child.</p>
<h3>2. Don’t ditch your healthy diet.</h3>
<p>It can sometimes be difficult to eat healthily while traveling, but because your diet helps to determine the health of your baby, it’s very important that you make every effort to eat healthy foods. Usually, this means packing an ample supply of health foods like nuts and dried fruits. That way, even if your dietary choices are restricted to nutritionally devoid foods, you’ll be able to eat healthily, meaning your baby won’t have to suffer the consequences of an unhealthy diet.</p>
<h3>3. Take your bathroom schedule into consideration.</h3>
<p>As an expecting mother, you’ll likely have to use the bathroom much more frequently than you’d like, so be sure to plan around this unfortunate fact as you travel. By including extra time for bathroom breaks during a long drive, you help to ensure that you arrive on time no matter how many “pit stops” you’re forced to make. Also, consider bathroom arrangements for your final destination. For example, if you’re planning on camping but the nearest bathroom is half a mile’s drive and you’re terrified of using the bathroom in the woods, perhaps you should reconsider your vacation plans.</p>
<h3>4. Comfort is more important than style.</h3>
<p>Pregnancy can sometimes be a very uncomfortable nine months, so there’s no sense in adding to that discomfort by wearing uncomfortable travel clothes. One important thing to consider is the likelihood that your feet will swell. This is a very common side effect of pregnancy, and sitting for long periods of time while traveling in a car, plane, or train will only exacerbate this problem. To combat this, be sure to wear stretchy socks and comfortable shoes. Pacing the aisles on a train or plane is also helpful, as is stopping the car regularly to stretch and walk around a bit.</p>
<p>Being pregnant certainly doesn’t have to ruin your travel plans. Just be sure to follow the above tips to ensure that your trip is happy and healthy. If your doctor gives their approval and you feel safe and comfortable leaving town for a vacation or trip, know that this is usually completely safe. In fact, because vacations are usually effective at reducing stress and increasing happiness, a trip could actually be very beneficial for you and your baby.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/location/LebanonOhio/tabid/1345/Default.aspx">Women’s Center-Lebanon</a> is a pregnancy resource center that offers support and solutions for unexpected pregnancies to women in the Lebanon, Franklin, Mason and the surrounding Warren County area . Women’s Center-Lebanon provides women with free pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans, prenatal vitamins, consulting on pregnancy decisions and an educational and material assistance program. To contact Women’s Center-Lebanon call 513-934-1777 or email info@womenscenterohio.com. You can make an appointment online be visiting <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/">www.womenscenterohio.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy: An Incentive to Overcome a Woman&#8217;s Drug Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just before closing one night, a young woman came to Women’s Center- East Dayton looking disheveled and overwhelmed; we will call her Jenny. Jenny is in her 30s, divorced, lives with roommates and is involved in a long-term relationship. After making an appointment online, Jenny came to our office requesting a pregnancy test and information [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Just before closing one night, a young woman came to <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/location/DaytonEast/tabid/1343/Default.aspx">Women’s Center- East Dayton</a> looking disheveled and overwhelmed; we will call her Jenny. Jenny is in her 30s, divorced, lives with roommates and is involved in a long-term relationship. After making an appointment online, Jenny came to our office requesting a pregnancy test and information on abortion. She fully intended on aborting the baby, if she were pregnant.<span id="more-103"></span></p>
<p>The pregnancy test was positive, and Jenny again voiced her desire to have an abortion. From her intake form as well as the consultation, it was clear that Jenny struggled with substance abuse. Her life was in a downward spiral, and she could not imagine having a baby at this time. Jenny disclosed that she had been using heroin and cocaine. After discussing possibilities for rehabilitation, it was clear that Jenny had made the effort to find help, but had come up empty-handed.</p>
<p>Following the consultation, Jenny was offered an <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/ultrasoundscans/tabid/1336/Default.aspx">ultrasound</a>. During the ultrasound, Jenny was able to see her baby and hear the heartbeat. Immediately, she was crying and very emotional. Her boyfriend came back to view the ultrasound and was very supportive. When he was asked about his feelings regarding the baby, he replied that he would support Jenny in her decision, but felt that maybe this was God’s way of getting Jenny clean and sober. Jenny was very conflicted, because she just could not see how she could handle being pregnant and carrying a baby at this time in her life. She very much wanted to “take care of this problem” and move on.</p>
<p>Being able to connect to the client on several levels, the ultrasound technician offered encouragement and hope for the client. After contacting a number of agencies, Jenny was given a referral to help her find assistance for her drug addiction. Ironically, Jenny would be given this opportunity only because she was pregnant and seeking help. Jenny agreed to contact this agency in the morning and left the office, still undecided about what she would do with the pregnancy.</p>
<p>When we called Jenny a few days later, she sounded so much better. She and her boyfriend had decided to keep the baby, and she was in contact with recovery program. She felt that it was the connection she made with the caring staff at the center as well as seeing her child and hearing the heartbeat that changed her mind. She was grateful for our help, and hopeful for her future.</p>
<p>Women’s Center-East is located at 4787 Burkhardt Avenue not far from Woodman Drive in Dayton, Ohio. Women can make a <a href="http://womenscenterohio.com/callorclickforanappointment/tabid/1335/Default.aspx">free initial appointment online</a> by going to www.womenscenterohio.com and going to the East Dayton location page. To schedule an appointment over the phone or to learn more about the services we provide, call 937-610-7777. We can be reached by email at info@womenscenterohio.com. All Women’s Center-East’s services are free and confidential.</p>
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		<title>How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of most women’s lives, but it also has the potential to be one of the most expensive. With the joy and excitement of having a new baby also comes the responsibility of financing all of the necessities involved with raising a child. Baby clothes, diapers, formula, car [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of most women’s lives, but it also has the potential to be one of the most expensive. With the joy and excitement of having a new baby also comes the responsibility of financing all of the necessities involved with raising a child. Baby clothes, diapers, formula, car seats, strollers, cribs, toys, and nursery decorations are just a small portion of the expenses you’ll incur while waiting for your newborn to arrive. Many of these things, such as diapers, are fixed costs- that is, they aren’t often available secondhand or at discounted rates, so you’ll be forced to simply pay what the market demands. Some of the costs of pregnancy, however, such as maternity clothing, can be lessened. Below you will find the top three ways to save on maternity wear:<span id="more-100"></span></p>
<h3>1. Raid your closet</h3>
<p>Chances are, if you’re anything like most women, you probably have a few pairs of oversized sweatpants or t-shirts hiding somewhere in your closet. And, while these articles of clothing probably aren’t nice enough to leave the house in, there’s no reason you can’t wear them while lounging around your home on a lazy weekend day. So use these large clothes to your advantage! Just because something isn’t specifically designated as maternity wear certainly doesn’t mean that it won’t serve the same purpose as fancier (and pricier) maternity clothes. If you have any men living in your home, ask permission to raid their closets as well. Men’s shirts tend to fit much looser- perfect for expecting mothers.</p>
<h3>2. Ask around</h3>
<p>Nearly everyone knows someone who has been pregnant within the past few years, so before rushing out to purchase expensive maternity clothes from department store or maternity boutique, be sure to ask your family members, friends, and coworkers if they know of any women who would be willing to give or lend their old maternity clothes to you. Chances are, at least a few of these women will have no intention of having more children in the near future, so they’ll probably have very little use for these old maternity clothes. Even if they aren’t willing to give the clothes up for free, at worst, they might offer to sell them to you at a discounted price.</p>
<h3>3. Find yard sales</h3>
<p>Yard sales and garage sales are an absolute goldmine for expecting mothers. If you’re pregnant and you happen upon a yard sale that’s selling used maternity clothes or baby clothes, definitely take advantage of the opportunity! When people hold yard sales, they’re usually desperate to be rid of the things that they’ve put on sale. In the majority of cases, they’ve realized that they no longer have any use for the items and simply want someone else to take them off their hands. That’s where you come in. Just think: Most of the maternity clothes you’ll find at yard sales have been worn through only a small part of a single pregnancy, usually four of fives months at most. And the prices at yard sales simply can’t be beat: You can expect to pay somewhere around fifty cents to two dollars for each article of clothing.</p>
<p>If you’re an expecting mother, there’s no need to stress about paying for maternity clothes. By shopping at yard sales, asking acquaintances about obtaining used maternity clothes for free, and using your old oversized clothes for pajamas, lounge wear, and housework, you’ll save quite a substantial amount of money on maternity wear. Then you can use all that money to purchase more of the things you’ll need for your baby or just treat yourself to something special.</p>
<p>The Women’s Center-Sidney is a <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/">pregnancy resource center</a> that serves women of Shelby, Auglaize, Miami and surrounding counties in the state of Ohio. The center provides free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound scans, prenatal vitamins, consulting on pregnancy decisions and an educational and material assistance program.</p>
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		<title>Eating Healthy While Pregnant</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most pregnant women understand the importance of a healthy diet while they’re carrying their unborn child. Because your baby relies on you to receive vital vitamins and nutrients, the foods that you eat (as well as the foods that you don’t eat) could affect your child’s health for the rest of his or her life. [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Most pregnant women understand the importance of a healthy diet while they’re carrying their unborn child. Because your baby relies on you to receive vital vitamins and nutrients, the foods that you eat (as well as the foods that you don’t eat) could affect your child’s health for the rest of his or her life. Although each woman should work closely with her doctor to develop the best diet and nutrition plan for and her baby, there are some general rules that should apply to nearly every expecting mother. Below you will find the two most important tips for eating healthily while pregnant:<span id="more-98"></span></p>
<h3>1. Forget about the “D word.”</h3>
<p>Most women become very anxious when they realize just how much weight they are expected to gain during the course of their pregnancy. Some women become very depressed at the sight of their new body, but weight gain is a nearly unavoidable fact of life for expecting mothers. One of the very worst things you can do for you and your baby is to succumb to the temptation to stop gaining weight by starting the “D word”: a diet.</p>
<p>Dieting during pregnancy is inadvisable on a nearly universal level. By dieting, you risk not consuming enough calories to help your baby grow, and, if you don’t eat enough quantity-wise (or quality-wise), then the fatigue that plagues pregnant women will probably soon overwhelm you. Although pregnancy should never be an excuse to gorge yourself and gain weight excessively, a degree of weight gain (as determined by you and your doctor) is healthy and necessary. Eating well is at the core of energy and life. Your pregnancy lasts only nine months; you’ll have plenty of time after your child is born to lose the weight you’ve gained. And remember, your body is growing this way for a very special reason: to accommodate a new life.</p>
<h3>2. Change your ways.</h3>
<p>It’s an undeniable fact that most of America does not eat well. Fast food, processed foods, refined sugars, pesticides, and artificial sweeteners are prevalent in the average meal of nearly every person, but, for pregnant women, this could be problematic. These chemicals and so-called “Frankenfoods” (as they have been nicknamed due to their unnatural compositions) have been linked to a number of conditions and diseases, so many expecting mothers choose to avoid them altogether.</p>
<p>Although you may have become desensitized to their negative effects, it’s important to remember that your growing baby is extremely receptive to the things that you put into your body, so such unnatural foods and chemicals are probably not the healthiest choice. Not only that, but the types of foods that tend to contain these types of chemicals are also usually the opposite of what you’re supposed to be eating while you’re pregnant. Instead of being nutrient dense, healthy, and natural, chemical and pesticide-laden foods tend to be the least healthy food choices and are usually junk foods and nutrient-devoid “empty calories.”</p>
<p>Therefore, many women choose to buy only organic plants and meats, lean and natural proteins, and healthy beverages like fruit juice and water. This doesn’t mean that you should deprive yourself when hit by an occasional pregnancy food craving; it just means that you should try as hard as possible to provide your growing child with the nutrients and healthy food he or she needs to develop properly.</p>
<p>Being pregnant means you’ll have to watch the types of foods that you eat more carefully than ever before. Your growing baby depends on you- and you alone- to provide them with the healthy foods they need. So instead of panicking about the weight you’ll gain during pregnancy, embrace it as a natural and beautiful part of sustaining another human life. This doesn’t mean that you should gain an excessive amount of weight, of course, but your doctor can advise you as to how much weight gain is healthy and acceptable. And while you might not be used to eating natural and healthy foods, now is one of the most important times in your life to do so. Your baby may not respond favorably to the pesticide and chemical-rich types of food that are prevalent in today’s supermarkets, so you’ll probably want to avoid them as much as possible. By doing so, you help to establish a foundation of health and happiness for you and your child.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/location/LebanonOhio/tabid/1345/Default.aspx">Women’s Center-Lebanon</a> is a pregnancy resource center that offers support and solutions for unexpected pregnancies to women in the Lebanon, Franklin, Mason and the surrounding Warren County area . Women’s Center-Lebanon provides women with free pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans, prenatal vitamins, consulting on pregnancy decisions and an educational and material assistance program. To contact Women’s Center-Lebanon call 513-934-1777 or email info@womenscenterohio.com. You can make an appointment online be visiting <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/">www.womenscenterohio.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>What do Pre-Born Babies Do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s exciting the first time a woman feels her pre-born baby “kick”. But what else does a pre-born baby do all day and all night? He or she does many amazing and very human things. Ultrasound has given us a peek into what these tiny humans do before they are born. A pre-born baby: • [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>It’s exciting the first time a woman feels her pre-born baby “kick”. But what else does a pre-born baby do all day and all night? He or she does many amazing and very human things. Ultrasound has given us a peek into what these tiny humans do before they are born.</p>
<p>A pre-born baby:<br />
• His/her heart beats<br />
• Has brain waves<br />
• Breathes<br />
• Gets nutrition from whatever his/her mothers eats<br />
• Urinates<br />
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<p>But did you know that a pre-born baby can also<br />
• Hiccup<br />
• Grasp objects placed in his/her hand and also can grasp the umbilical cord<br />
• Cry but without sound<br />
• Suck a thumb<br />
• Swim, kick, punch<br />
• Turn somersaults<br />
• Sleep and dream<br />
• Conscious thought<br />
• Make a fist<br />
• Scratch face with fingernails<br />
• Respond to touch through rubbing, touching, massaging of mother’s abdomen<br />
• Respond to different tastes of food the mother eats<br />
• Feel pain<br />
• React to stress of the mother. This is particularly human. And would you believe that male and female babies already react differently to the stress? Just like adults and children!<br />
• Reaction to sound is especially significant. The pre-born baby recognizes the mother’s voice, jumps in reaction to sudden or loud noises, responds to a calm voice by slowing the heartbeat and being less active. The pre-born baby also responds to music. It has been shown that an pre-born baby can breathe in time to the music, sleeps and relaxes when he hears calm music and is more active with faster rhythms and remembers music for up to a year after birth. When a baby hears a lullaby familiar from before birth it can signal him to relax and sleep. It also helps to calm a crying baby to hear music familiar from before he or she was born.</p>
<p>The pre-born baby is busy doing many very human activities and forming memories. What a remarkable thing!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com/location/SidneyOhio/tabid/1346/Default.aspx">Women’s Center-Sidney</a> is a pregnancy resource center that serves women of Shelby, Miami, Auglaize and surrounding Counties. The center provides free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound scans, prenatal vitamins, consulting on pregnancy decisions and an educational and material assistance program.</p>
<p>The office is located behind Culver’s Restaurant at 2579 Michigan Avenue near Walmart. Women can make a free initial appointment online by going to <a href="http://www.womenscenterohio.com">www.womenscenterohio.com</a>. To schedule an appointment by phone or to learn more about the services we provide, call 937-498-4425. We can be reached by email at info@womenscenterohio.com. All Women’s Center-Sidney’s services are free and confidential.</p>
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