When I check my Google Analytics, it is so fascinating to see how people get to my blog. First of all, I have my blog address on the back of my car with vinyl lettering. I get a lot of traffic from that. People are curious about the title. Someone even asked if I was banned from all such social gatherings -- weddings and the like. Did I have a Texas-sized opinion and couldn't keep my mouth shut? Something like that! David reminds me though, that my "opinions" are based on FACT that are supported by evidence.
But the number one topic that concerned parents have been googling is "ultrasound and autism" and their connection. I am relieved to know that parents are concerned about this and are gathering information before just jumping in. Month after month, it is the number one concern.
Number two, most of the time, is parents trying to find out about the different birthing techniques: Bradley, Lamaze, and Hypnobirthing.
Number three, typically, is "the big baby." As we know, moms are being freaked out by their doctors and told that they "need" c-sections. Again, glad to see that moms (and dads!) are doing some research on the subject. Trust your body!
I also get lots of parents questioning co-sleeping and bed-sharing. It's gotten a lot of publicity over the last year or so, and I suspect that parents are being told that it is not safe. Parents are checking that out. As a former bed-sharer and co-sleeper, I highly recommend it. I miss it terribly -- some of the time!
Lots of questions, also, about breastfeeding and gassy babies. Women are looking for a list of foods NOT to eat while they are breastfeeding. It's on the blog.
Every now and then, I get some really funny things that people have googled, like "how big is too big for a baby shower?" or "how do I manually dilate my cervix?" or "can my husband check my cervix?" I don't check this list too often -- maybe two or three times a month -- just enough to know what parents are researching, and hopefully getting some information they find helpful here.
Someone in India was looking for breastfeeding quotes. I'll leave you with my favorite: "Breastfeeding is a mother's gift to herself, her child, and the Earth."
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