COMING SOON!

Numerous new web sections and FAQs are being written currently and will be added as they are finished.  Because of limited computer time (due to small children) and the extensive researching involved in writing these FAQs, Kmom makes no promises for when they will be done!  Keep checking back periodically.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (coming whenever Kmom's kids permit!)

• Dealing with Pregnancy Fears - Every pregnant woman worries, but large woman often have special secret concerns they hate to mention to others. Discusses common ones, plus ways to channel your anxiety into positive energy
• Nutrition in Pregnancy: The Big Debate (COMING SOON!)
• Breastfeeding: The Choice - Large women have lower rates of breastfeeding, but they don't have to. This FAQ examines why, advantages of breastfeeding for mother and baby, and factors involved in choosing.  (COMING SOON!)
• Possible Complications of a Plus-Size Pregnancies - Most large-size women have healthy pregnancies and babies, but sometimes complications can occur. Gives an overview of possible problems and some ways to perhaps prevent them.
• Twin pregnancies - Larger women have a slightly higher rate of twin gestations--ulp! No one really knows why, but here are some books to read, resources to go to, neat links for products, etc.
• PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome - This disease affects the fertility of many women and a high percentage are large women. It has special implications for getting pregnant, possible complications during pregnancy, and occasionally for breastfeeding. Brief overview of the subject and symptoms, then addresses the pregnancy and breastfeeding concerns, and links to other sites where more complete information on PCOS can be found.
• All About Inductions - Large women are often induced at higher rates than the general population; discusses why, whether this is beneficial or not, implications for birth, pros and cons of induction in various situations (does inducing early help when you have a large baby?  when planning a VBAC?).  Also has information about induction techniques, medications, contraindications, helpful hints, etc. (COMING SOON!)
• The Family Bed and Large Parents - Can large parents co-sleep with their children?  What are the risks and benefits of the family bed?  What safety precautions are needed?  Can this really work for larger parents? 

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