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Pregnancy is such an enchanting time in a woman’s life and possibly even more so for first-time mommies. It’s truly an extraordinary time that you’ll want to remember forever. And although there’s quite a few ways to ensure those memories last including writing in a daily journal and having a plaster cast made of your [...]
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 [...]
by Armin Brott Dear MrDad: I’m really excited about my wife’s pregnancy and started to go to the doctor’s appointments with her. But the doctor basically ignores me or gives me a silly looking smile. I want to stay involved but I’m getting really angry. Is there anything else I can do? Armin answers: For [...]
by Armin Brott Dear Mr. Dad: I’m pregnant and my husband and I find ourselves talking to our baby a lot. Sometimes we’re sure he or she is responding to what we say. Are we imagining things? Armin answers: Not at all. Although the very idea may sound a bit far fetched, fetuses are extremely [...]
By Barbara Hodal, DC Wanting to raise a healthy baby is a primary desire for parents. An expectant mother will get her check ups, follow the advise of her doctor or mid wife in the myriad of things she can do to contribute to the health of her unborn child. The usual list of things [...]
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 [...]
by Caron B. Goode From the moment a pregnant woman intuitively strokes her growing belly, a bond forms. In response to this gentle massage, the unborn child will move her arms, legs, and head. This exchange of movement and the mutual feelings it evokes initiates a bond between mother and child. Bonds, such as this, [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can’t carry a tune, don’t fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby’s life. Learn about it For hundreds of years, mothers have crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers [...]
By Eriani Doyel If you are expecting your first child, or if you care for a young child, you should know that reading to them is one of the best gifts that you can give to them. Reading is the key that will open the door to knowledge and education for them for the rest [...]
2004 EPA and FDA Advice For: Women Who Might Become Pregnant Women Who are Pregnant Nursing Mothers Young Children FDA, EPA Revise Guidelines on Mercury in Fish By Carol Rados One minute you hear that eating fish is good for your heart. The next, you find out that eating certain types of fish can be [...]
During ultrasounds and when your baby is born, the nurses may tell you your baby’s weight in grams, which is the medical language of weight. Sometimes they will automatically tell you in pounds and ounces too, but other times they may assume you can figure it out and you may have to ask. Likewise at [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of Gentle Baby Care Choosing your baby’s doctor several months before her expected arrival is a good idea. This way, you won’t feel rushed and can take the time to make the right decision. During the first few years of life, your baby will have frequent visits for routine checkups and [...]
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