The Beatles Bed Time CDs

By now you have probably heard of the new Beatles CDs that are putting kids to sleep. These CDs are really popular because parents can really relate to the music. It is better than that weird new age stuff or goopy kids stuff that is too nonsensical to deal with. This is now classic music that is traditional, beautiful and well composed. Even though it was part of pop culture, Beatles music really does have other applications – such as putting cranky babies to sleep! It can put a cranky mommy to sleep too, especially one that has been putting up with a colicky baby all night.

There is a series of soothing CDs put out called the Bedtime with the Beatles Series which has been used for a couple of years to put babies down so they can sleep all night. This CD is getting great word of mouse by moms who are reviewing it too. It is selling like hotcakes on Amazon.

It is the ultimate collection of soothing contemporary music for modern mommies who do not want to play their babies the usual sweet and sugary musical numbers. There is no giant purple dinosaur or groups of puppets singing in nerdy voices. Suddenly mom can have her dignity in the bedroom again and not be driven crazy by men in yellow turtlenecks singing in endless rhymes.

The point is that when you choose the Beatles you are choosing bedtime music that mom can enjoy too. Also there is a whole series of these CDs. There are all sorts of choices to lull them to sleep. Yoko Ono and Michael Jackson must have Okayed the copyright! There are a lot of tunes in this series of recordings of the Beatles most famous tunes including Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday and I Wanna Hold Your Hand.

Don't think that this is like the Beatle's version of Muzak because its not. Although the music has that electronic edge it is more New Age than anything. It has an almost sacred sound even though it is just old Beatles hits. It is a wonderful CD for carrying babies into a state of sleepy contentment and bliss.

Of course all of the music on here is redone and it is all instrumental so don't expect any of those familiar vocals from Lennon or Paul McCartney. However this does not mean that you cannot sing along to put your kid to sleep. Chances are you will be able to make your favorite Beatles tune into a lullaby.

Even though it is Rock n' Roll, mothers who use this music claim that it really does work to put babies (and tired breastfeeding moms) to sleep. The other big rumor out about his CD is that it cures colic. Perhaps it is just simply the right bouncing rhythm to get babies suffering from dyspepsia out of their discomfort.

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Controlling Pregancy Migraines

A migraine is a type of vascular headache. It is caused by blood vessels dilating and causing severe pain. This agonizing pain needs to treated, yet that can be a challenge if your are pregnant. It is the volume of blood in the vessels going to the head that causes all of the throbbing as well as other symptoms like blurry vision, nausea and literally 'not being able to see straight.' People with migraines, including pregnant women can also experience severe throbbing pain on one side of the head and see zing sags or weird lights.

For some reason some women with migraines see them disappear altogether when they get pregnant. However curing a migraine is not a good reason to conceive! Other women never experience a migraine and finally do for the first time when they get pregnant.

Thankfully a migraine is not a threat to a fetus. However if you are getting severe throbbing pain in the head then you need to confirm that is not from another type of cause from a physician.

You don't want to take any heavy painkillers or drugs while having a pregnancy migraine and one of the most effective treatments is rest, darkness and peace and quiet. The sooner that you lie down and isolate yourself after the initial symptoms start the more of a chance you have of shortening the duration of the pain.

The best treatment is prevention. You need to avoid common dietary triggers such as cheese, chocolate, and coffee. Food preservatives, nitrates in meat and sulfites in canned foods and wines can also be culprits. Loud noises, lack of sleep, lack of eating, low blood sugar and flickering or bright lights can also cause a migraine.

Stress is often the cause so relaxation technique such as meditation, yoga and deep breathing can help. Cold packs on the forehead and on the neck also help. An acupuncture treatment or massage performed by a prenatal massage therapist could also help reduce the frequency and pain of menstrual headaches.

You should not take either over-the counter or prescription medications. Studies show that caffeine can trigger them so stay away from coke and coffee. Drugs like Tylonel 3, which contain a lot of caffeine are out of the question. That is also why chocolate is not a good idea. It too contains caffeine and also theomobrine which is known to trigger headaches.

Triggers for migraines differ from person to person so it is important to maintain a diary of what is provoking them. Remember too there are always treatment options that you may not have heard of. Some doctors recommend drinking water. Even a remedy like Tiger Balm might be of assistance. Another remedy is Ginger tea. I say, whatever works, as these hormonally triggered headaches can be quite painful.

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