Monthly Archives: January 2013

Jan23

Understanding the purpose of a biophysical profile in an overdue pregnancy

For most overdue pregnancies, a biophysical profile ultrasound is scheduled to help your midwife or doctor assess and monitor the baby’s development. Ours was today and not too different from any other ultrasound we’ve had, albeit the sonologist and I … Continue reading →

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Jan21

The overdue pregnancy

A good friend of mine told me at my baby shower that “[doctors] really should call it a due range, instead of a due date.” Some come early, some come late, and very few come right on time. Approaching 41 … Continue reading →

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Jan19

The Business of Being Born

I was having a BBM conversation with a friend yesterday who was talking about her experience with an OB and how she refused to be induced and refused another medical intervention after the baby was born. It was at that … Continue reading →

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Jan18

Cute pregnancy photo shoot: How to make a baby

This truly clever and creative photo shoot documenting a pregnancy came to me by way of an email forward the other day. I hope it inspires those of you who are interested in documenting your bump development. I have collected … Continue reading →

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Jan17

What came first … the blog or the baby?

Turns out it’s the blog. Overdue by two days now, I, along with my husband, friends and family, are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby boy. However, I have also been awaiting something else – the launch of … Continue reading →

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Jan14

Almost here

This blog’s not quite ready to go, but soon!

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