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My Expectations for the Upcoming Movie “What to Expect when You’re Expecting”

May 10, 2012 By Deena 4 Comments

The movie comes out on May 18, so my full review will have to wait till then. The American, pop-culture view of pregnancy and parenting is rife with stereotypes.  We can see them within the trailers and the movie synopsis:  We have the bumbling, clueless, often useless dad; a mom who has struggled to get pregnant dealing […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Expectations, Fathers, Media, Morning Sickness, Pittsburgh, Pop-Culture, Pregnancy, Stereotypes, What to Expect Movie

What to do about Morning Sickness?

April 20, 2011 By Deena 3 Comments

Morning sickness (ok, all day sickness) can be a real bear.  Here’s my list of things that help: Eat often.  Even if it’s just a bite or two, it makes a difference because it keeps your blood sugar level and helps tamp down the stomach acid. Eat whatever tastes good.  Some smells or foods are […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: First Trimester, Morning Sickness, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy

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