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leighla
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Had my first class last night...things I learned:
DH and I went to our first Childbirth class last night.
It was called "All About Mom" and it was pretty good.
They went over common issues and some holistic remedies as well as diet, exercise and relaxation.
She taught the DHs how to help massage and relax us (of course, she had US massage THEM to demonstrate, so they all got a big kick out of that!!  )
Some interesting things I learned:
For Constipation - Boiling hot water with half a lemon in it. Says it always helped all the little old ladies she used to work with.
For Leg Cramps - Two Tums right before bed can help allievate the middle the night leg cramps.
Peanut Butter (peanuts in general really) - Not to be had the last month of pregnancy or when breastfeeding. She said too many new studies are coming out showing a link from Peanut consumption in late pregnancy/breastfeeding to peanut allergies in babies.
Humidifiers - apparently warm mist is a no-no. Too much potential for bacteria growth. She said Cool Mist is the best option for us and for baby after he/she is born.
Itchy Nipples - Nipples have their own natural oils and don't need to be dried out with soaps. So no soap directly on them.
Pressure points - Two spots to watch out for when you get a massage, manicure or pedicure - the V in between your thumb and index finger and the soft part between your foot and ankle. Pressure on either spot can trigger uterine contractions.
Just thought I'd share with you girls... 
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Michelle1123
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Sounds like you learned alot. Maybe I can talk my dh into rubbing those pressure points to bring on labor! 
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Cookiegobbler
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Thanks so much!!!
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| Posted 1/30/07 1:06 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
The Leg cramps one is a great tip! Im gonna try that tonight!
thanks for sharing!
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| Posted 1/30/07 1:18 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Good points
We'll see about the peanut thing though, I lovveee PB and ate it with dd while i was pg and Bf'ing and even now while pg. Time will tell if DD has a PB allergy, so far no food/milk allergies
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nmp070106
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
great points thanks !!
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Great tips!!! Thanks!
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| Posted 1/30/07 1:31 PM |
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ARIELSMOM
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Thank you!!
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| Posted 1/30/07 1:32 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Cool Lauren!!
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| Posted 1/30/07 3:21 PM |
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MrsSquitty
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
thanks !!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/30/07 3:25 PM |
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purplegirl
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Thank you for sharing that!
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| Posted 1/30/07 4:03 PM |
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DUCKS2001
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
thank you that is so interesting!
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| Posted 1/30/07 4:08 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Posted by leighla
Pressure points - Two spots to watch out for when you get a massage, manicure or pedicure - the V in between your thumb and index finger
This is good to know b/c I use this trigger point a lot to alleviate headaches.
Sounds like a great class!
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| Posted 1/30/07 4:29 PM |
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amarto
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Re: Had my first class last night...things I learned:
Thanks for sharing!!! Very interesting.
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| Posted 1/30/07 4:36 PM |
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