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One of the most exciting parts of a pregnancy for first-time parents is choosing a pre-natal class to take while waiting fot the arrival of their new baby. But with so many class choices out there, how can expecting parents choose the right class for them? Some of the classes available include a Lamaze the [...]
by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad. I’m taking a childbirth class with my wife but it really seems geared toward the perfect birth. I know they can’t cover every single unexpected thing that could happen, but how can we prepare for contingencies?
Armin answers: As important as childbirth education classes are, there are a few things [...]
by Armin Brott
Dear MrDad: Every expectant couple I know is taking a Lamaze classes. Is that really necessary?
Armin answers: One of the advantages of taking a childbirth preparation class is that it’ll give you and your wife the opportunity to ask questions about the pregnancy in a more relaxed setting than her doctor’s office. You’ll [...]
For first time moms breastfeeding can seem like a daunting task. What do you do, how do you do it, how do you know if you are successful, and what if you run into problems? The mistake many make is that they do not prepare ahead of time to breastfeed their baby, instead waiting till [...]
by: Barbara A. Eastom Bates
Making the choice to breastfeed your new baby is one of the most important and far-reaching decisions you will make as a new mother. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant nutrition for the first year of [...]
By Anne Clarke
Baby swimming classes are available almost everywhere, and the younger a child is when he or she is taught to swim the easier it will be for them to learn successfully. Why? Well, as you know, when in the womb a baby develops, begins to move and is eventually swimming in the amniotic [...]
Preparing your dog before the birth or adoption of a child.
Anticipating the arrival of a new family member is an amazing time for all family members. There are many new and exciting emotions that will be shared and experienced. All too often our furry companions are not included. Many families believe it best that they [...]
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