Gulf Oil Spill and Pregnancy

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/2010gulfoilspill/pregnancy_oilspill.asp#
Here is the CDC information on the effects of the gulf oil spill on pregnancy! Please forward to those that you know who may be affected.

Nursemaid's Elbow

Nursemaid's Elbow

This is something all parents should be aware of...when it happen it is frightening and it can sometimes be remedied without a trip to the pediatrician.

More on Postpartum Stress...

Newborns can definitely add stress to your life along with the joy that they bring...this can produce anxiety on the part of the parents both mom and dad.
There are so many questions that new parents have concerning feeding, crying, trying to give attention to the other sibling(s) and to your partner.
These concerns are so common and there are ways to help manage them...taking care of yourselves is very important...and probably number one.
If you do not care for yourself then it is very hard to take care of your newborn.
Here are some helpful tips from the March of Dimes website: www.marchofdimes.com

• Sleep- get as much rest as you can wherever and whenever. Share night feedings with your partner so that each of you gets rest.
• Eat healthy foods as much as you can. 
• Exercise- a few minutes here and there will help you to have more energy. Take baby for a walk...I actually did leg lifts and yoga on the floor next to baby when baby was having tummy-time or in the swing!
• Please and most importantly know that you are not alone...there are many emotions floating around at this time especially during the "Fourth Trimester".
• "Baby Blues" can occur 3-5 days after delivery and usually go away by the 10th day postpartum.
• If these "blue" feelings continue for more than two weeks or get worse...this could be postpartum depression  consult your physician right away.

More to come about Postpartum Stress...