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Traditional and modern day styles of designer mens gold wedding bands deliver a dash of class to any wedding ceremony

August 16th, 2010
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Hand made wedding bands are an art which is as old as the wedding. Gorgeous 14k white gold wedding bands will always remind you of the person who lives in your heart. Your spouse is the most special person in your life and your wedding ring should reflect that.

Over the decades men’s gold wedding bands have changed with the demands of society, and the choice now is vast. Many men will have never worn a ring before their wedding ring, so it can be a difficult choice to make.

Below are the three most popular choices of men’s gold wedding bands available today. 1. The plain flat band. This is the original style of men’s gold wedding rings and is still very popular today. It is unobtrusive & will never go out of fashion. 2. The comfort band. This is a relatively new style, probably created with the man who has never previously worn a ring before in mind. This ring is has rounded edges & is easy to slid on and off. If you need to take off the ring for sport or work then this may be the best choice for you. 3. The celtic wedding bands. These are the most intricate of the three top choices. The celtic men’s gold wedding bands can be have almost any symbols on them, however, the most popular are the warrior (a symbol of strength and endurance), the weave (a sign of togetherness) or the Claddagh (friendship, love and loyalty).

Apart from the style of the ring there are two other important factors to consider. Firstly the choice of metal, although yellow gold is the original metals for wedding rings white gold is now very fashionable. The second decision to make is the width of the ring. The best way to choose the width of a ring is probably to go and try a few on. Generally if you have broad hands a wider ring will look better & if you have narrow hands the narrow band will work better.

Obviously any of these rings can be personalised with messages on the inside, for example the date of your wedding is often chosen, otherwise ‘love always’ & you partners name. Some couples will want to have matching wedding rings, but at the end of the day it is important to have a ring which you are comfortable wearing and which is practical for your lifestyle.

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Seven Reasons Why Breastfeeding is the Best Choice for a Baby

February 9th, 2010
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After reading this article, please visit the author’s San Antonio Doula website for more pictures, articles, and information.

Why should you breastfeed your baby? Here are just a few of the many reasons:

  1. Breastmilk is designed to be the perfect food for your baby.
  2. Breastfeeding boosts your baby’s immune system, preventing and minimizing many sicknesses.
  3. It helps prevent allergies, especially if you breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months.
  4. Breastfeeding also helps prevent ear infections, childhood obesity, diarrhea and constipation, promotes proper jaw, teeth and speech development, and reduces the risk of SIDS.
  5. Breastmilk is sterile and always ready the moment your baby needs it, which makes it perfectly convenient!
  6. Breastfeeding is calming, comforting and promotes bonding between you and your baby.
  7. Studies have shown that the longer a mother breastfeeds throughout her life, the lower her chances are of getting breast cancer.

Getting off to a good start with breastfeeding can be a challenge, but it is well worth it. Breastfeed your baby as soon as possible after the birth, preferably within one hour. Hold your baby skin-to-skin; this will encourage him to latch on, among many other benefits. Make sure your baby is latched on well from the start – don’t be afraid to ask for help from your nurse, doula, midwife, lactation consultant, or experienced friend.

You should not be separated from your baby, “rooming in” is better for both mother and baby. Do not give artificial nipples to your baby or allow anyone else to do so. Nurse your baby as often as he is hungry, for as long as he wants to suck. Supplements are rarely needed, and most of the time when supplementation is recommended, there are alternative feeding methods that can be used to maintain exclusive breastfeeding. Contact a good lactation consultant if you have questions about what you are being told.

Here are some basics for good positioning and latch-on. Make sure you are comfortable, with lots of pillows for support, Baby should be on his side, tummy to tummy with you. Support your breast with the hand closest to the baby’s head, and the baby’s head and neck with your other hand. Start with baby’s chin touching the breast first, then let the baby touch the nipple and wait for his mouth to open wide. Bring the baby to the breast, not the breast to the baby, and aim the nipple for the roof of baby’s mouth, you want his mouth to be open wide and covering as much of the areola as possible. You can tell that the baby is drinking when you hear him swallowing and he is sucking deeply and pausing with each suck.

This information is intended to be merely supportive in nature. Please contact your physician or a lactation consultant for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

The author Brenda Minica CD (CBI) is a birth doula in San Antonio Texas. She has six children and has breastfed for a total of nearly 12 years so far.

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