What are the advantages of reef balls over other types of artificial reefs?

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Reef Balls have been developed over a period of 20 years and have a multitude of advantages over regular artificial reefs. Most importantly, Reef Balls are DESIGNED artificial reefs, which mean they are specifically designed for individual project goals. A Reef Ball is a patented and copyrighted technology by the Reef Ball Foundation, an international non-profit (NGO) that has been given PUBLIC status. That technology incorporates many of the main features unique to Reef Balls such as stability rated for hurricanes and large wave climates, durability (lasting over 500 years), specialized features for enhancing the marine habitat they create such as a marine friendly concrete, specialized surface textures for better colonization, holes that are shaped to create whirlpools to provide better water circulation, protective void spacing (areas where fish and other free swimming marine life can shelter from currents), variable light regimes (surfaces that face every possible direction to the given sunlight to provide a wider biodiversity in that just like a forest is more diverse when it has both high light and low light areas that is also true for reefs), "adapter" holes which provide a space for sea urchins, snails and other marine life to stay protected during the day but come out at night to help "clean" the surfaces which is important for corals to establish themselves, and even specialized places to plant baby coral fragments when faster growth is desired.

BUT the real advantages far exceed the basic technology...Reef Balls come in over 11 sizes and hundreds of different "styles" which are variations of basic sizes for specific project goals. This changes can be as simiple a extra holes for placing anchors for specific purposes such as a soft bottom or super high wave energy or they can be as elaborate as "layer cake" style Reef Balls designed more specifically for lobsters and marine life that needs ledge type habitat. Concrete formulations are varied for specific goals too and even designed placements (such as relative to a certain tide or at a specific depth or layed out on the bottom in a specific manner) are applied to achieve specific goals such as creation of an oyster reef or a submerged breakwater.

The Reef Ball Foundation has also differentiated designed artificial reefs into various divisions, biological uses, erosion control uses, coral reef uses, assistance in stabilizing and planting red mangroves, and there are even private divisions such as Eternal Reefs that helps people to create memorial reefs.

Because the Reef Ball Foundation is a public non-profit, as each project teaches something new the information is shared back with everyone building Reef Balls (over 5000 projects in over 708 countries!)...so Reef Balls get better and better all the time.

Additionally, because Reef Balls are certified for public benefit, they can also often be used for mitigation or even a tax benefit because donations in the US (which can take the form of specific contributions to specific projects) are a 100% tax write off for individuals.

Finally, Reef Balls are favored by governments for being proven technology that always works, no other artificial reef has been studied and documented with hundreds of scientific studies and monitoring efforts to back them up. Non-profit organizations favor Reef Balls because they know they can trust a non-profit making organization. And Universities and schools like Reef Balls because they offer grants to subsidize researchers acquiring Reef Ball molds to help anyone to study Reef Balls further without any specific interests in the results so studies are unbiased.

I could go on and on....as they are many more advantages for specific project goals but that is beyond the scope of answering this question, go to the Reef Ball Foundation's website for more details.

What does a labour and delivery nurse do exactly?

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Hello:)
Im thinking of becoming a labour and delivery nurse. Although id like to know what do they do exactly? When do they come in? what do they check? What do they do during the birth? What do they do after? etc.

Thanks in advance!!

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Well, if you work with the mom while she is in labor, you will do things like:

Start her IV.
Put her on the monitor to monitor baby's heartrate and mom's contractions.
Check her progress-- Like check how dilated she is.
Make her comfortable.
Call the doctor when she's closer to delivering.
Assist with epidural placement.
Be her labor coach or help her partner coach you.
Hold her legs while she's pushing.
Tell her how and when to push.
Help doctor deliver baby.
Help doctor with supplies that might be needed during/after labor.
Weigh baby, Get length. Bathe & dress baby.
Vitals signs-- Heart rate, Blood pressure, ect on mom & baby during and after birth.
Help mom with breastfeeding.
Help mom get cleaned up after the birth.

After the birth.. if you are the "postpartum nurse".. You will:
Help mom with breastfeeding and educate on how to care for baby.
Take care of babies while in nursery.
Check mom for signs of bleeding too much or for any signs of infection or other possible problem.
Assess baby for any problems.


That's just a quick run down, nurses do A LOT! And you have to document all of it in a chart, also.

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I am looking for a wifi based webcam with a handheld receiver to use as a baby monitor. Any recommendations?

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dinshaw

I want to use a wifi based camera as a baby video monitor to eliminate interference and the possibility of others being able to see our house on their monitor. However, I don't want to have to view the webcam on my computer, I want a handheld monitor instead. Has anyone used something like this?

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This one should do you just fine

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3516396&CatId=130

What is the best 2 room video baby monitor?

Kristin

I would like to get a baby video monitor but I want it in both kids rooms with only one monitor screen. What is the best one on the market for the cheapest price. Or...is there a video system out that has only one camera that I can order a 2nd camera separate for?

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Hi

Like any other products, baby monitors need to suit your lifestyle and satisfy your requirements, even to the slightest of details. So before you purchase one, try to dwell on a number of factors first. These things will not only serve as your guide, they will also help you pick out the best type or brand for your little one.

Some of the things you need to consider are:

Range
Portability
Levels of Interference
Video Monitoring Options

There are more details at the link in the source box about the Best Baby Monitors and I hope they help

Take care

Paul

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How do you look after a sparrow???

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I am getting a sparrow egg from a friend, I need help!!!! I need to know how to keep the egg warm enough so it will hatch. And I need to know how to feed and care for it as a baby and on through life. HELP!!!!!

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A sparrow egg? Most sparrows are protected under federal law (Migratory Bird Treaty Act) and it is illegal to have these protected birds, their eggs, their nests or even their feathers.

" Anyone desiring to possess migratory birds or their parts or products should be aware that all of these are covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16U.S.C. 703-712), which implements a series of international treaties designed to protect migratory birds.

Some key provisions of the Act are worth keeping in mind:

Wording of the Act makes it very clear that most actions that result in "taking" or possession of a protected species or its parts or products is a violation of the Act. Specifically, the Act states:
"Unless and except as permitted by regulations, â¦it shall be unlawful at any time, by any means, or in any mannerâ¦to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, â¦possess, offer for sale, sell, â¦purchase, importâ¦any migratory bird, any part, nest, or eggs of any such birdâ¦"
It is a "strict-liability" law, meaning that there is no requirement for law enforcement agencies to prove "intent" to violate the law. That is, if you are found in possession of a protected species or its parts or products, you are automatically in violation of the law.
The provisions of the Act are nearly absolute; "...except as permitted by regulations ..." is the only exception. Some examples of permitted activities that do not violate the law are legal hunting of specific game birds, legitimate research activities, display in licensed zoological gardens, and bird banding under an appropriate permit.
The Act covers the great majority (83%) of all native birds found in the U.S. Many of the species not covered by the Act are covered by the Endangered Species Act , other Federal laws, or state laws, many of which are as stringent as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act . In the lower 48 states, all species except the house sparrow, feral pigeon, common starling, and non-migratory game birds like pheasants, gray partridge, and sage grouse, are protected.
Penalties upon conviction can be severe. Even if a sympathetic jury finds that you meant no harm in trying to rear an abandoned nestling or in picking a hawk feather, legal defense costs are clearly not worth the risk."
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/birds/feathers.htm



If you are getting an egg of an unprotected species (the English House Sparrow), I urge you not to hatch it. The English House Sparrow is an invasive species that displaces native species of birds, including the Eastern Bluebird, whose nesting boxes are regularly taken over by the English House Sparrow.

"The House Sparrow, Passer domesticus (also known as the English Sparrow), is actually not a sparrow at all but a weaver finch introduced to this country from Europe in the mid-1800s. The male is easily identified by its black throat and chest, which makes him appear as if he is wearing a bib. The female is much harder to discern and can easily be confused with fox, song and field sparrows, to name only a few.

Unlike predatory birds such as hawks which are part of the food chain, House Sparrows will work relentlessly to destroy other birdsâ eggs and young - for no apparent reason other than their determination to take over the bird world. They do not kill for food.

Iâve often come across nesting boxes where House Sparrows killed adult Bluebirds and Tree Swallows as they sat on their eggs. Then theyâd begin building a nest right on top of them!

In the past, the English Sparrow preferred urban areas. But sparrow problems have recently been increasing in more rural spots. Nesting boxes may be one reason. Well-intentioned people hoping to attract native cavity-nesting birds may actually be doing greater harm by not monitoring their boxes regularly, allowing House Sparrows to proliferate at an alarming rate."
http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Projects/Completed/Bird_House/House_Sparrows.htm

Will walkie talkies work in an airport?

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Going to germany with some friends. We are taking two different flights that arrive at the same time, at the same airport. Thinking about bringing walkie talkies so we can find each other in the airport. Good idea, or will not work?

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If you're talking about the little FRS radios that everyone is carrying around in the US... DO NOT DO IT!!! The frequencies are different between the US & Europe. The frequencies used for FRS radios, cordless phones, etc. in the US fall within the Emergency Services band in Europe. In other words, by talking on those radios, you could be interfering with police or fire department radios.

This warning is given loud & clear to all arriving US military & contractor personnel. The Polizi has broken into homes simply to seize US-made baby monitors & phones before.

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How can I get front yard city security without fence or ????

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PrincessQu

Hi, I live in a smallish city in OR and on our shortish street, I have no fence across the front. I am the flower lady in the area and sell flowers for .10 each on a card table and love to let the older people from the apartments walk by and see my flowers and it blesses them. But we have some bad vandals who for years have been coming into our front yards and stealing, breaking anything, just to be mean. Is there any kind of realistic security you have seen or used (not ideas that sound good), that can help or should I just put up a cyclone fence, they would probably just climb over it and I don't much money to spend on it. I would love to have like a laser light like when you go in the store and walk betweeen it it sounds off ??? Or baby monitors connect to a speaker in my room when the light flashes on at night and then alerts me to them being there and wakes me up ???? How much do you know. Please don't suggest security cameras unless you have used them and they have worked

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Yes, cameras are your best bet, barring installing a fence.

Systems vary, and can be set to record when motion is detected. You can also have flood lights set on the same principle, so when the vandals strike, they are lit up and taped. Nice evidence for the cops to use.

I'm struggling to find a baby monitor that works in our apartment. We've tried 3 kinds and they don't work.?

Bountifulb

We always have terrible feedback and pick up other baby monitors, but never our own. I've heard there is a difference in short and long range monitors. Does anyone know anything about this, and if so, are there any monitors you recommend under $40?

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There are two problems you may be experiencing. The first is your monitor is too low tech and is getting electrical interference or noise from electronics, power lines etc... The second is your monitor may be too "good" and has a large range, which encompasses other parents with monitors on the same frequencies.

Before you buy any monitor, make sure the store will let you return it if there is interference.

First I would try a good "low tech" monitor like the Fisher Price Surround Sound Lights and Sounds Monitor, $27.99 for 1 Receiver. It uses the 49 MHz band, which not many other things use now and could be the least expensive answer to your troubles.

If that doesn't work for you, skip the 900 MHz monitors and try the 2.45 - 2.54 GHz models, there is almost no difference in cost and a much better chance at clear reception. Models to look for are: The First Years True Choice ($40), Graco I-Vibe, Summer Infant Simply Clear Digital Audio Monitor
($49.99)

If these don't work the next level would be monitors with DECT technology. These are "guaranteed to be interference-free, and most clients who have them have had great luck with them. These usually run $80 and up. But I doubt you will need to go this route.

Hope this helps,

Alan

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Has anyone used a video baby monitor?

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How do they work?
What are the pros and cons?
I am thinking about buying one that you can have two monitors and see two rooms at once and was wondering how many people prefer it.

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Congrats on baby #2!

I couldn't live with out my video monitor!! I have the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor. The picture is so clear both at night and during the day. I love being able to check on my baby with out waking her. I don't even have to get out of bed unless she really needs me! I think if I only had the audio, I would have been getting up a lot more often to investigate every sound, especially during the first few months. The handheld part has a button on top so you can turn off the video screen if the light bothers you at night. Then if you hear something you feel you need to check on, simply click the button and the video comes back on. I read the reviews for this product. Many people say they could not get a signal. I never had a problem. I also read that they can interfere with wi-fi. My husband is a web developer... he never would have allowed wi-fi interference!

I highly recommend this monitor to all my friends. The only con I can think of is that I have had to change the channel due to static. Seriously, it's a flick of a button and I've had to do it maybe 3 times in 7 months. No biggie! I know you can get an extra camera for this monitor, but I don't need one yet. Here is what one person commented: "We bought a second camera to go with the monitor we already had. I love being able to switch back and forth between my two kids' rooms. Only issue is if the monitor is too close to one camera, you can have interference when trying to check on the other one."

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265802

Hope this helps.

Are there any good baby monitors out there?

Finn

We are looking for a good, secure, low static monitor for our upcoming arrival. We also have a older son who we still use a monitor for, but that monitor is going out. Anyone have a two room system, or use two seperate monitors? If so what brands work well together?

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We use the Angelcare Sight, Sound, and Movement Monitor. It's definitely pricey but wonderful because aside from having the breathing and movement detected, we can also see what's going on. When we did use only a sound monitor, we ran into our son's room with every sound he made (except he makes lots of sounds in his sleep, even cries out in his sleep), so with this we can look and see if he's awake or asleep before going in his room. Plus there's a talkback feature on it, so if he's really fussing when he wakes up, we can assure him over the monitor as we walk to his room. It is a secure monitor and on the quiet side. It also has a voice activation feature, but I'm not crazy about it because sound (even voice) cuts in and out with it. Either way, you can barely hear the white noise it lets off without the voice activation feature.

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Baby monitor with web connection where the in home monitor will work even if my internet goes down?

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Jennifer

I am looking for a reliable video baby monitor that I can view on my computer at work, but that is independent in that it will continue to work as a monitor even if my internet connection goes down.
I already found one , the Sassy Web Watch Video Monitor, so I know they exist. I am looking for more options...

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I think you are a bit in the future. Internet connections have to come from somewhere. Do you know how expensive a camera with its own internet connection would be? My home comcast goes down. My cell phone's 3G goes down. Even if you get a dedicated T1 line to your house it can and will still have down time.

Usually holes in the internet services are less then a minute long. While I realize a lot can happen in 1 minute, I doubt your nanny will be wonderful the whole day then magically know the net is down and start beating your kid.

Is it possible to buy a scanner?

koolaid123

Can you buy a scanner that tunes into frequency's such as the police radios. i've herd that some can pick up cordless phones, cell phones and baby Monitors. that kind of scares me because people can listen into my conversations. i asked this question to get a general idea of just how many people have these out there.

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Most cordless phones and cell phones can not be monitored by scanners, even if the scanner was modified to receive their frequencies. Modern cell phones and cordless phones utilize digital and/or encryption technology which can not be monitored by any scanner available to the common citizen. However, some older cordless phones can be monitored.

buying a scanner? visit http://www.scannermaster.com
want scanner info, radio resources and frequency info visit http://www.radioreference.com and be sure to visit their forums.

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Have you ever heard strange sounds on your baby monitor?

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Michael Kn

Such as Electronic Voice Phenomenom (EVP's) from ghosts.

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My sister has. She would pick up her neighbour's phone conversations quite often. One time it wasn't a phone conversation though... it was a knocking sound and a man's voice saying hello... nobody was at the door.

What is the ghost mumbling into the baby monitor in insidious ? ?

Tianna

The only part I completly understand is " I want him , I want him NOW . " But I don't understand anything else . Btw , I asked out of pure boredom . Haha (:

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There's nothing you can do
nothing you can do

I want it !

Give me it !
Give me it !
I want it !

I want it now (roars)

Cali crying
Mother runs upstairs

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How can I get my infant to fall asleep on her own? What age is ideal for starting?

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kweenB

I have a five week old baby, and I have been holding her until she falls asleep then putting her down in her crib afterwards. When and how do I get her to fall asleep on her own?

Answer
What are the signs of sleep readiness?
Your baby may show signs of being ready for sleep when you see the following signs:

rubbing eyes
yawning
looking away
fussing
How can you help your baby fall asleep?
Although it is surprising, not all babies know how to put themselves to sleep. When it is time for bed, many parents want to rock or breastfeed a baby to help him/her fall asleep. Establishing a routine like this at bedtime is a good idea. However, be sure that the baby does not fall asleep in your arms. This may become a pattern and the baby may begin to expect to be in your arms in order to fall asleep. When the baby briefly awakens during a sleep cycle, he/she may not be able to go back to sleep on his own.

Most experts recommend allowing a baby to become sleepy in your arms, then placing him/her in the bed while still awake. This way the baby learns how to go to sleep on his own. Playing soft music while your baby is getting sleepy is also a good way to help establish a bedtime routine.

What sleeping positions are best for a newborn?
For many years in the United States, babies have been put to bed on their stomachs. In most other countries, babies sleep on their backs. Research has found a link between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and babies who sleep on their stomachs (in the prone position).

Experts now agree that putting a baby to sleep on his/her back is the safest position. Side-sleeping may also be used, but this also has a higher risk than back sleeping. Other reports have found soft surfaces, loose bedding, and overheating with too many blankets also increase the risk for SIDS.

Place your baby on his/her back on a firm, tight-fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.


Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.


Consider using a sleeper as an alternative to blankets with no other covering.


If using a blanket, put your baby with his/her feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, only as far as the baby's chest.


Make sure your baby's head remains uncovered during sleep.


Do not place your baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.

According to the task force report, bed sharing or co-sleeping may be hazardous for babies in certain conditions. The report advises the following:

Parents should consider placing the infant's crib near their bed for more convenient breastfeeding and parent contact.


If a mother chooses to have her infant sleep in her bed to breastfeed, care should be taken that the baby sleeps in a non-prone position, soft surfaces or loose covers are avoided, and the bed is moved away from the wall and other furniture to avoid the baby becoming entrapped between them.


Adults other than the parents, children, or other siblings should not share a bed with an infant.


Parents who choose to bed share with their infant should not smoke or use substances such as drugs or alcohol that may impair their ability to awaken.

To prevent overheating, the report recommends that the infant should be lightly clothed for sleep and the room temperature kept comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. Avoid over bundling and check the baby's skin to make sure it is not hot to the touch.

Additional research has found that infants should not be put to sleep on a sofa, alone or with another person, as this practice increases the risk for SIDS.

While babies should sleep on their backs, other positions can be used during the time babies are awake. Babies can be placed on their stomachs while awake to help develop muscles and eyes and to help prevent flattened areas on the back of the head.

READ MORE FROM - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION... It's really help.

http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/newborn/behrslep.html

PS. Get a baby movement monitor for safelty.

What percentage of babies suffer from SIDS in US?

Amanda

If approximately 4,000,000 babies are born each year in the US, and about 3,000 die every year in the US from SIDS, then what percentage of babies born is that?

I am scared of SIDS... I have a 7 week old son and am so afraid of the possibility.
Also, do you have any advice or experience that can help me worry less?

Answer
Let your baby sleep on their back, keep blanket and pillows out of the crib, and running a fan can also help.

You can do all these things and your baby can still die of SIDS. I have a friend her daughter died of SIDS when she was 4 days old. You can do everything in the world to prevent it and it can still happen.

You could also purchase a movement Monitor. Its sets off an alarm if your baby goes for more then 20 seconds with out breathing. We have one and I am so glad that I got it. It helps me sleep better at night.

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Where can I buy BT Baby Monitor Plus For the best price?

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Ive done my research, and the BT BABY MONITOR PLUS I think is worth the money - but its a lot of money! Anyone know where to buy one relatively cheaply?

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compare the prices online on
target.com
babysrus.com
walmart.com
and stores like that =]

What are you're opinions on the color video baby monitors?

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My aunt asked for a new baby minitor in her baby gift registry and I was thinking of getting her the Handheld Color Video Monitor from Target. Its $199.00 and I want it to be worth the money. Is it worth it? Anyone like it/dislike it? Please give me your opinions. I think it is really neat that you can see the baby and everything, but is it too good to be true?

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I disagree with the above answer. We actually have a video monitor for our 6 month old son, and it's great! With regualr monitors, all you hear is the sound. You cant always tel whats going on just by the sound you hear. With the video monitor, you can hear the sound, and see what is going on as well. Sometimes, with just a regualr monitor, you will hear somthing strange, and run in to check it out, and it really be nothing. We had many false alarms becasue sound alone doesnt answer concerns.

The video on the monitor is actually pretty clear. On some, you can actually record on it too, incase you want to use it as a security camera!

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What is a mother of a small infant supposed to do when the baby is sleep or contented?

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Axumult

I see a LOT of holier-than-thou parents in real life, and elsewhere, preach about all this QT one is supposed to have with one whose attention span rivals a forest creature. I'm asking, if the child is in no obvious distress and is happy, or resting, should the parent fix a sandwich for his or herself if they are hungry? Is it cool to do a few loads of laundry, or maybe even take out some garbage or check your e-mail if baby is on her mat playing with blocks? Or, is this child abuse and neglect? Should the parent just fix their presence before the child with insta-bond and leave only to put baby in their crib for bedtime/naps? If so, where do they sell IV's for parents and are there new robots issued out to parents at the hospital that cook, take out trash, do the wash, and etc? Just wondering...I never got my issue or my IV (still looking), and I feel like a bad parent because she gets stuck (gasp) watching TV sometimes while I throw a grilled cheeze together for myself.

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Aw hon sounds like you are terrified of being misjudged, which only tells me that you are probably a darn fantastic mom! Look, children will always get into trouble, no matter what you do or how close you are. Those quiet moments are gold, so do what you must. If the child is sleeping, use a room monitor. If they're involved with their favorite toy, keep them in plain sight. No manuals are available, but common sense is a must. Not to worry. God gave you your share when he made you!

Is it safe for the baby for me to exercise so vigorously?

Q. I do a light weight training session of 20 minutes prior to doing a one hour cardio routine. I read recently that your heartbeat shouldn't get above 140, but I always am above 140. My cheeks get red. I also read that the baby has a harder time to cool off when I get heated. Will the heat cause brain or any other type of damage? Has anyone out there worked out 5 days a week vigorously and still had a healthy baby? I feel fine, I just want my baby to be healthy.

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You shouldn't allow you core body temp over 102F when in the first trimester as it can cause birth defects. This is true for exercise, hot tubs, saunas, and illness.

Hyperthermia and Pregnancy
http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/hyperthermia.pdf

http://www.oaktrees.org/fitness/preg.exercise.html
The changes in the 1994 guidelines largely are the removal of somewhat arbitrary restrictions on exercise session duration and maternal heart rate, as studies have demonstrated that earlier cautions were unwarranted, and that women tended to naturally adjust their exercise intensity with respect to the developing pregnancy.

The concerns about the 140 BPM maternal heart rate, exercise duration, and body core temperature were due to concerns that excessive maternal core temperature during exercise (especially in first-trimester women) might impair fetal development, as problems such as spinal bifida had been backtracked to excessive maternal core temperatures in some instances (such as when the mother was ill).

However, more recent research has demonstrated that women may exercise safely at higher intensities than previously thought, and that perceived exertion ("mild to moderate exercise") proves an effective safeguard when properly applied. Moreover, given the variation in ages of pregnant women, plus the wide variation of maximum heart rate in the general population, an arbitrary maximum heart rate specified by a single number was virtually meaningless.

http://www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy/fitness/exerciseguide
In general, you shouldn't go for the burn or exercise to exhaustion. Listen to your body and stop exercising if you feel if you've done too much. Because you'll have less oxygen available for aerobic exercise, you should generally stick to 60 per cent of your maximum heart rate while pregnant. Some women like to monitor their heart rate while exercising, but you should never rely on this alone as heart rates in pregnancy can vary widely. A good rule of thumb is to slow down if you can't comfortably carry on a conversation while exercising.

And stop exercising immediately if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, feeling faint, vaginal bleeding, difficulty walking, contractions, or unusual absence of fetal movements. Do bear in mind that your baby is often most quiet when you're exercising.

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