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Would You Pay Out of Pocket for a 4D Ultrasound?

babysugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:27:03 -0700

Ultrasounds used to be an exciting part of a woman's prenatal visits, something that occurred once or twice throughout her pregnancy. Today, many moms-to-be are electing to have 3D and 4D ultrasounds that allow them to clearly see and walk away with photos and videos of their unborn child's features.

These 3D and 4D sonograms are often done in luxury suites with plasma video screens, comfortable seating for your family and friends, and piped in lullabies. The biggest issue is that insurance does not cover the cost of these nonessential procedures, which can range from $150 for a basic package to more than $300 for packages that include DVDs, password-protected websites, and more.

Would you be willing to pay out of pocket for a sneak peek of your child?

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Burdened by Brag Books, Sonogram and Pint-Sized Pics?

LilSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:23 -0700

In the 1980s, families forced hour long home videos of junior taking a bath on their helpless victims. And, while that is truly something only a mother can love, the latest trends for showcasing kids are a bit less time consuming.

It seems everyone has a sonogram snapshot, Flip cam clip or brag book to browse. Along with the easy share capabilities that companies like Shutterfly have opened up for emailing milestone pictures by the hundreds.

And, it's not proud parents, toting and transmitting images of the tykes, it's grandparents and other relatives.

Do you think these methods are awesome or overkill?

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Sonogram Cufflinks: Ga Ga or Gag?

LilSugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:51 -0700

It's amazing to get that first glimpse of your impending babe. While seeing that everything is alright allows parents-to-be to breathe a big sigh of relief and celebrate, the photos of the fetus usually end up on the fridge, in a frame or tucked into an album. One company is turning the precious pictures into cufflinks ($65) so proud mamas and papas can showcase up to two images of their offspring. What do you think of the jewelry?

Woman Pregnant With Siblings, Not Twins

LilSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:30:54 -0700

Carrying two babies, but they aren't twins? A woman goes in for her routine first sonogram where doctors see a healthy baby girl growing in the womb. Moments later, doctors hear a second heartbeat belonging to a younger fetus. They soon discover that the woman is pregnant with two children, two weeks apart in age, making them siblings, not twins.

An Arkansas couple appears to have a very rare case of superfetation, which involves conceiving while already pregnant. Doctors have only found about 10 other similar cases in history. While gross differences in the conception dates of the babies can potentially cause lung development issues in the younger one, these babies appear to be healthy and growing at normal rates. The babies have different due dates, but will likely be born at the same time. This should make birthday party planning a bit easier for the parents, because if they were born on their actual due dates, one would be born in December 2009 and the other in January 2010. Would you treat the children as siblings or twins?

Lil Links: Jude Law to Be a Daddy Again

babysugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:49 -0700

Jude Law was informed that a woman he was with at the end of last year is pregnant - PopSugar UK
Katherine Jackson, the 79-year-old mother of Michael Jackson, will raise Michael's children - Celebrity Baby Scoop
David Duchovny, Tea Leoni and kids bond over the Beatles - Celebrity Baby Blog
What's in that bottle? - Parentdish
Baby mama surrogate finder application for the iPhone - CafeMom
Are sonogram cakes a do or a don't? - Momversation
Angie Everhart talks pregnancy and what it's like to be a pregnant model - Fit Pregnancy
When life revolves around nap time - The Poop
Birth announcement from fellow mommy blogger Candy Kirby..."she's hee-eeere! - Laughing Stork

Test Your Prenatal Screening Knowledge

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:45 -0700

Doctor visits during pregnancy are filled with sounds of lil ones' heartbeats, information about the baby and sonograms shots of the active fetus. Checkups also involve a lot of blood work as docs screen for a variety of issues in both the pregnant mother and baby.

lilsugar readers passed our first quiz about prenatal tests with flying colors, let's see how well you do with these follow-up questions.

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Ultrasound Tees: Ga Ga or Gag?

babysugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:51 -0700

Expectant parents often tear up the first time they see their babe-to-be in utero, but the image is not guaranteed to have the same effect on others. Some people use sonogram photos to help break their baby news while others take it a step further and turn them into cuff links. A pregnant mama may go gaga over this t-shirt option. For $25, she can turn her stomach into a fishbowl of sorts to show off her fetus. What's your take on the tummy telling tee?

Mommy Wellness: Placenta Previa

LilSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Considering it is the body's only disposable organ, it's amazing how important the placenta is to the growth and nutrition of babies in utero. Throughout pregnancy, the placenta moves around the uterus, ultimately making its way to the top, in anticipation of labor. Sometimes, it stays in place on the bottom of the uterus, either partly or completely covering the cervix, leading to a condition called placenta previa.

Placenta previa occurs in one out of every 200 pregnancies, and while it is a serious condition, it is manageable. Usually discovered at the end of the second trimester or early in the third, the condition is often found during routine sonograms or through symptoms like heavy vaginal bleeding. While this may sound severe, placenta previa no longer poses the risks it did years ago.

To read how placenta previa is treated, read more.

According to A.D.A.M., treatment depends on the severity of the bleeding and exact location of the placenta.

"If the placenta is near the cervix or is covering a portion of it, you may be ordered reduce activities and stay on bed rest. Your doctor will order pelvic rest, which means no intercourse and no douching. Nothing should be placed in the vagina. If there is bleeding, however, you will most likely be admitted to a hospital for careful monitoring."

Women diagnosed with the condition tend to deliver via c-section to reduce the risk of hemorrhaging and post-delivery complications.

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Pimp Your Crib: Ultrasound Picture Frame

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:09 -0800

Thanks to technology, you're able to get a look at your wee one before she makes her debut. New parents cherish the blurry black and white image that is their bundle of joy's first ultrasound picture and the refrigerator door (where it usually ends up) hardly seems like a worthy spot to display it. Instead, frame it. Simple frames such as the Koala Baby Sonogram Frame ($17) will show off your prized possession.

Fifty–Seven–Year–Old British Woman Expecting Baby

babysugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:02 -0700

Many mature women dream of retirement, spontaneous vacations, grandchildren and a life of leisure. Susan Tollefsen has something else in store for her golden years.

As a lump grew in her belly, she feared cancer until an ultrasound technician performed a sonogram and told her she was nearly 30 weeks pregnant. To see how she came across this miracle baby, read more.

Susan and her boyfriend, Nick (who is 11 years her junior) were desperately trying to have a child of their own. The mum–to–be told the Daily Mail:

I contacted fertility clinics in Britain but all of them refused to treat me because of my age. But there are no such age limits in some foreign clinics.

Limited by their homeland, the couple underwent treatments in Russia where Susan unknowingly became pregnant. Puzzled about how she missed the signs? After her last round of IVF, Susan had severe bleeding, which she now believes was a miscarriage of another baby (potentially a twin.) Having never been pregnant before, she was unaware of pregnancy symptoms.

Beyond excited for the bouncing baby girl to arrive, the pair are rushing to get the house ready. They plan to name her Freya, the goddess of fertility and birth.

Do you think you'd notice if you were 30 weeks pregnant?
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