Pregnant womanby Therese at Parenting

According to The London Evening Standard, approximately 1 in 10 women who undergo a caesarean section will suffer from a related infection. Findings from the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology revealed that infection was more common in women who were either overweight (1.6 times more likely), or obese (between 2.4 and 3.7 times more likely) than those women of a healthy weight.

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Out of the women who suffered from infection, the majority of infections, 88% in fact, were minor, though 25 of the 4,107 women in the study developed serious infections in the lining of their wombs. And two women from the same study, conducted by the Health Production Agency (HPA), were diagnosed with reproductive tract infections. Additionally, research revealed that women under the age of 20 were at a greater risk for infection, as compared to those between the ages of 25 and 30, though researchers at the HPA are unsure

5 Things You'll Miss About Being PregnantLet's face it: pregnancy comes with its ups and downs -- and some women have more downs than others. Whether you're feeling apprehensive in the beginning of your pregnancy or you're counting down the weeks until the almighty Due Date, take a moment to recognize the parts of pregnancy you'll miss when it's over.

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1. The kindness and attention
The smiles from strangers as you pass on the street, the doors that are consistently being held for you, the subway seats that are given up for your front-heavy frame, the parties thrown in your honor -- a girl could get used to it. (And soak up the attention now, because soon you'll be second fiddle to the little person in your arms.) I vividly remember making a last-minute Babies 'R Us run during that first postpartum week -- waddling into the store with a giant maxi pad between my legs, breasts leaking under my coat, eyes bleary from sleep deprivation -- and I felt a

8 Tips for Parenting on the FlyNot every outing with your new baby can go as planned. That's why every mom quickly learns to parent on the fly and adapt to new situations. Whether there's absolutely nothing even slightly resembling a changing table or your baby is crying in a crowded restaurant, parenting in these sticky situations is a special skill. Check out my 8 tips for parenting on the fly and feeling confident while doing it.



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1. Pack an extra blanket and a pair of your baby's pajamas
In my experience, bringing extra day's worth of clothes in the event of a blow out is pretty pointless. Having the right combination of articles of clothing, plus ensuring they match, is difficult! Pajamas are cuddly, come in one piece, and are usually weather appropriate

2. Pack an empty plastic baggie for stashing soiled clothing
Trust me, you'll need it.

3. Balance your diaper-wipe ratio
When they're small, it's impossible to bring too many diapers. As they get

If you're hitting the halfway point of summer vacation, and things haven't gone according to plan then get thee to a water park. Laughing, giggling, relaxing, cooling off. It all happens. Sure, there are lines, but you're wet and splashing and it's somehow easier to take. If you thought the list of the world's best and creative playgrounds was inspiring, just wait until you see the biggest, fastest, scariest, most creative waterslides on the planet. Check out the 10 most outrageous water slides in the world! - By Buzz Bishop

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parentingby Katie at Parenting.com

Parents and children across America spend the summer outside, going to parks, and playing with sidewalk chalk. However, for Susan Mortensen of Virginia, this combination put her in court facing vandalism charges, and a ban from all city parks, reports New York Daily News.

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Susan Mortensen of Richmond, Virginia was reprimanded by a James River Park officer when she allowed her four-year-old daughter to color rocks with sidewalk chalk. Ralph White, park manager, told news reporters that chalk is no different than spray paint, and is akin to any other type of vandalism, saying, "It doesn't matter what the medium is. It's offensive".

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On Tuesday, a judge ruled to dismiss charges, after sentencing Mortensen to 50 hours community service. Additionally, Mortensen is expected to pay a fine of $325, and faces a ban from all city parks. In

You are looking down at your little bundle of joy and thinking...

"Of course they are going to be perfect in every way! They are going to develop physically, grow spiritually, and advance educationally!"

Sometimes though - there are little bumps in the road.

My first daughter had a speech impediment - and literally didn't talk till she was close to four years old. As a parents, my husband and I did all we could to help her both educationally and emotionally. We took the following steps:

Age Two - We had her in speech therapy for a year at a local rehabiliation center (Yes - it was out of pocket expenses, but well worth it!

Ages Three - Five - Sent her to a Christian preschool. My hopes were that being around other children would help her progress in her speech, and encourage her to have friendships.

Ages Six - Ten - She attended a regular school, where she was pulled out of class for speech. Her grades dropped as the public speech pathologist pulled her from math, science, social