Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Last Day

Baby MichelAngelo and Baby Brayton enjoing there time in woodshop. They are using their protective gear to make sure nothing goes into their eyes.

Group picture with everyone else that was a teen mom. Taking pictures and having fun with everyone else on the last day.

Taking a picture with everyone else that had a baby.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Drinking While Pregnant

Drinking While Pregnant
 


            Is drinking while pregnant harmful to the baby? What are the effects of alcohol to the fetus? How much alcohol is harmful to the baby? How much are women able to drink? Does alcohol make the fetus have better mental health? There are many questions that are asked to this specific subject and there many different answers that are given. Many people believe that women should stay completely away from alcohol while others think that a little bit of alcohol is okay and won’t harm the baby.
            Doctors don't actually know how much alcohol is good or bad for the baby that is why they tell every pregnant women to lay off of drinking. There are many people that don't believe that a little sip can cause harm and some people believe that it can but in reality know one actually knows since there are so many different things that can happen when you drink. So many studies have been going on to this specific topic and many have seen that it is bad but there are others that say the exact opposite ad that con confuse many people.
             Many risks come when drinking while pregnant. Your baby can have a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders describes problems related to alcohol before birth. The worst result of alcohol is fetal alcohol syndrome. It is a condition of poor growth and can happen in the womb and after giving birth. Women should watch out on what they drink since its not only their life they are affecting but the babies as well. Drinking alcohol can cause the baby that is developing to become still and die in the womb or it can cause miscarriages. The baby will have high dosage of alcohol in its system since it is barely able to break down the alcohol content in its blood. it can cause the baby to have learning disabilities, mental and physical health problems.
             Alcohol is a big deal breaker when it comes to being pregnant because women usually having a couple sips here and there but there are others that drink more. There are many things that doctors will tell you and some answers that one might not expect. According to some studies, drinking while pregnant can be a good thing because it make the baby have better mental health. This doesn't mean that one should get drunk. Just moderate drinking can be good, but does this mean that it is okay to drink when caring a baby?
           Doctors have seen that many women prefer not to drink but they still want an occasional sip here and there in holidays, but they still ask if that little sip is harmful. Some doctors say that having a little sip is okay as long as you don't over do it, but there are still many risks like fetal alcohol syndrome and the child not developing right, or even causing a miscarriage. Women should lay off alcohol until the pregnancy is over and done. It is healthier for you and the baby.

Works Cited

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board
http://www.babycenter.com/0_drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy_3542.bc

New study shows no harm from moderate drinking in pregnancy, but experts urge caution

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Day 2

3-24-14

Making some quesadillas with Baby MichelAngelo. It was hard juggling cooking and taking care of a baby at the same time.

He was bonding with his pet, Lucy while getting some sun.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Baby Blog: First Days of Parenting

1. In the "If I Became a Teen Parent" assignment, my parents response wasn't the response I expected. I expected my parents the say that they'll kick me out and ill be on my own. Instead, they said they will help me support my child and help me whenever it was necessary.

2. I had many responses to the flour baby project. My father looked at me like I was crazy. My friends were all happy and excited since we have to do the same project. Some strangers just looked at me like if i was insane for carrying a bag of flour all dressed up.

3. I would have used actual baby dolls that cry and sleep to make the experience more real. I would also use fake pregnancy bellies for the girls.

4. The most surprising part of the "Baby Cost" project was the cost of everything you need to buy before the baby arrives, for the nursery. It is alot of money that goes into the baby even before they arrive to the world.