This Story Made Me Cry

I am an avid opponent of inducing labor when it isn't necessary, but this story, this inducement wasn't medically necessary, it was necessary for this family and this man.  My prayers go out to this mom and her children.  What a sad and beautiful story that promotes love and family which is what we want to do at Pregnancy Stages Week By Week.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-woman-induced-labor-dying-husband-hold-baby/story?id=15555818#.Tzk-7MVSSBQ

Cell Phones to Help Mothers and Babies

Sometimes you have to grow with the times.  I realized that recently when my son's teacher texted me information.  It actually worked for me and for him.  I was able to get the information that I needed and he was able to communicate with me without taking away from his busy day.  I can see how this text4baby.org will help pregnant women and raise the quality of care that they receive.  It won't take the place of monthly prenatal visits but it will help keep the lines of communication open using today's technology.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/j-nwando-olayiwola/can-cell-phones-help-amer_b_1260576.html?

Picture 21 Weeks of Pregnancy

At 21 weeks, this is what your baby looks like.