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10 US Birth Facts You Might Not Know
September is a big month for babies! Here at Sugar HQ, we are awaiting the births of two new Sugar babies in the next three weeks. Birthing trends in the US are tracked by each state and the cumulative data is full of surprises.
Mommy Dearest: Do Full Moons Bring on Labor?
Mommy Dearest,
My baby is due this month, just a few days after the full moon. But I've heard that the full moon could cause me to go into labor. Should I tell my mom to fly in a little early?
Is There a Baby Boom Under Way?
Everywhere you go, it seems wee ones are on the loose. Airports are full of families trekking their broods to worldly destinations. Hollywood is abuzz with celebabies and more people have multiples.
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Would You Consider a Homebirth For Your Baby?
It is estimated that of the 4.1 million babies born in the U.S. in 2004, 7,000 were born at home without a midwife or doctor. Planned unassisted home-births, similar to those advocated by Ricki Lake in her The Business of Being Born documentary, are on the rise across the country, with women wanting the ability to control the birth process and have loved ones surrounding them during the birth.
Modern Baby Boom
Lots of people start noticing babies once they have one, but in the United States they are literally everywhere. Fertility here is on an upswing, or so says a USA Today article that explained it sets America apart from other industrial nations that are dealing with low birthrates. It said:
"The fertility rate hit 2.1 in 2006, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Center for Health Statistics.
When Are You Going to Have a Baby?
Chances are someone you know has dealt with infertility. It may have been you. A sensitive subject, it can be a private and heart wrenching issue for couples.
Postpartum Depression Indicators May Save Mama From Getting Blue
Thanks to stars like Brooke Shields, Gwyneth Paltrow and Amanda Peet, postpartum depression (PPD) is no longer a dirty little secret. All three of the ladies have been open and honest when disclosing their battles with the disorder following the birth of their children. More than simply the "baby blues," PPD is believed to affect between 15 and 20 percent of all mothers.
Lil Links: A Mom's Memoir of Sobering Up
- Brave mom documents her struggle to sober up — The Poop
- Matt Damon chats about his girls — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Check the Fall calendar for these autumn activities — Cookie
- No flu shot for this pregnant lady — CafeMom
- Anne Heche and ex-hubby ordered to see a pretty pricey divorce coach — ParentDish
- Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany have mastered outrunning the paps — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Get geared up for Talk Like a Pirate Day — Alpha Mom
- Teen birth rates higher in religious states — Health
Tell Us How You Got Rid of Your C-Section Shelf
Many c-section mommies lament, "Shelves are for books, not for stomachs." As the rate of c-sections continues to climb, I'd guess the number of tummy tucks are, too. Women who have gone under the knife for delivery may find their midsections irreparably damaged leaving them with an area fit for picture frames or books.
Interview With Ricki Lake: Your Best Birth
Known for her spunky attitude as both Tracy Turnblad in the original Hairspray and her 11-year stint as a daytime talk show host, Ricki Lake has reinvented herself as a women's birthing advocate. Following the release of her documentary about the shifting of the American mindset from home and drug-free deliveries to medicated hospitalized births where Lake chronicled her own son's home birth, she and director, Abby Epstein, penned Your Best Birth ($18). The text is a guide to natural delivery and birthing options.
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