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Cool ideas
for Pregnancy photos
Have
both parents in the shots. Why wouldn't you? The couple may feel
comfortable posing together rather than mom by herself plus there's
more fun & joyful energy. You'll probably see the difference
in your photos.
For
props thy fake furs (Downtown Los Angeles has some fun prints,
colors, textures at discount prices in the garment district). You
can also go with same colored outfits like all white. See examples
of both ideas.
http://www.michalik.com/families/andrew/andrew.aspx
Wet
down beige, white or tan gauzy silk and have mom to be wear it for a
different look. The silk clings nicely to really show off the belly
if Mommy goes for the wet look. If doing an ocean shoot, do
the "wet" section of your shoot near the end so as not to have to
redo hair and make up.
"Pin-up" girl pregnancy poses done in a sort of Burlesque or Alberto
Vargas style. Remember Mom, your hips have spread so try on
your garter belts and lingerie before the shoot in case you need to
purchase a larger size.
Black
light photos shot in Black Light where belly & face are made up with
black light make-up, pigments that reflect in black light.
Maternity
Wear
Some folks rave about
www.Babystyle.com and love
their maternity jeans. Also Big Star makes jeans that are
pretty low cut, have a good stretch, and if you buy them one size
bigger can take you through at least part of your pregnancy in
style. As for shirts, American Apparel makes a
bunch of 100% cotton, made in USA tops in delish colors that are a
little longer in the cut, which can cover the growing belly.
You'll be able to continue wearing these clothes long after your
baby is grown.
www.americanapparel.com Also, not to dig into American
Apparels profits too much, but
CheapesTees sells some American Apparel shirts for even less on
their site than you'll find on American Apparel site.
Cute pregnancy tops like, I'm a Mommy, therefore I drink.
www.leavemeb.com
Information to help you choose your method of Delivery
http://gentlebirth.org/archives/ - The midwife archives
http://www.rebeccalovesculptor.com/index.htm Rebecca Love -
sculptor who does belly casting
http://www.supportedbirth.com/resources.htm - Good resource
for researching providers
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/aroma2/index.php
- Aromatherapy for pregnancy
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/aromabirth/index.php
- Aromatherapy for labor and childbirth
http://www.unhinderedliving.com/childbirth.html - Intended for
women who want an unassisted birth.
http://www.waterbirthinfo.com/
- Water birth information
http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/
http://www.birthpsychology.com/messages/contents.html - The
links under the "Procedures" heading are all good pages to read. Good
info on things that can happen in some hospitals.
What to Pack for the Hospital
Packing For the Labor Room - 1 Bag
Mother
Insurance Card
Three pairs of thick socks & slippers - Hospital may supply.
Lip Balm
Toothbrush & Paste (if you vomit)
Bottled water (6 pack) and Gatorade (you will be thirsty)
Two big pillows (bring extra pillow cases in case of accidents)
A bottle or two of witch hazel
Father
Antibacterial lotion/gel (water-free, like Purell) though hospital will
have an abundance of this.
Change of clothes
Camera/Camcorder, film (400 ISO or higher) + extra film & batteries
Address Book
Cell Phone
To Be Left in the Car For Postpartum Room -
Second separate bag from Labor Room Bag
Mother
Toiletries
Robe
Nursing Bra’s
Bra pads
An outfit or two of comfortable clothes, probably your Maternity Clothes
Father
Toiletries
Money
Change of clothes
MP3 player and speakers (optional)
Mini DVD player and some short DVD's like TV episodes are great.
(optional)
Baby
Comfortable 2 piece outfit for newborn (make sure outfit has legs so car
seat buckle that goes between legs can be fastened)
Blanket
Booties
Cap
For Car Ride Home
Properly installed 5 point infant car seat (High Patrol can help)
Relaxing music cd (optional)
General Supplies For Home
Mother
2 boxes of heavy duty maxi pads
2 nursing bras
Nipple cream
Baby
Newborn umbilical free diapers
Diapers wipes
Ask Pediatrician for suggested thermometer
Nasal squezzy thingy for snot
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