Prepare Yourself for Labor with Pregnancy Stretches Pregnancy and labor will strain your body considerably, but there are ways to prepare your body for the stress. These 6 pregnancy stretches can help relieve your discomfort while pregnant and prepare your body for labor. 1. Squatting Squat for one minute, ten times a day, with the […]
Caring for the Circumcision Site on Your Baby Your doctor or hospital nurse will instruct you on caring for the circumcision site. For a week, apply a protective lubricant over the site every time you change baby’s diaper. For about a week, the circumcised site goes through the typical healing process. Initially, it is swollen, […]
Your Chances of Having a Miscarriage It’s normal to fear the loss of a treasured person, especially when that little person is the baby growing inside you. You may find yourself checking for bleeding or spotting every time you go to the bathroom. Worrying about the chances of having a miscarriage is a normal reaction, […]
3 Changes in Early Pregnancy Emotions Your mind and body will tell you you’re pregnant long before anyone else notices. During these early months you may become more introspective as you consider the miracle going on inside you and the changes ahead. Early pregnancy emotions make it easy to feel preoccupied even at work, especially […]
Ninth Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor 36-40 Weeks During this month your healthcare provider may check you weekly. During ninth month prenatal checkup you may have: • Examination of the size and height of uterus • Palpation of your uterus to determine position of baby • An internal exam, if indicated • Weight and […]
17 Things You Should Know About Fats If you really want to both trim the amount of fat in your diet and eat the right kinds of fats, here are some important facts about fat to consider: 1. Fishy Fats Ever wonder why cold-water fish contain more monounsaturates and are healthier to eat than warm-water […]
Ways to Involve Children in Pregnancy Being pregnant while you have a toddler or preschooler in tow can be both challenging and exhausting, but also very fun and exciting. As children get older, you may find it easier and more fun to involve children in pregnancy. Here are some ways to involve children in pregnancy […]
L.E.A.N. Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy From the moment your baby arrives, you will have new opportunities to learn and grow as a parent. At times, you may feel overwhelmed with all that you are experiencing. Sometimes you will feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for your baby. At other times, you will feel […]
Simple A.D.D. Behavior Management Skills Every Parent Should Know Children with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. can test a parent’s patience to the limits. In the midst of the struggles, it is important to think of A.D.D. NOT as a disorder, rather a way that your child learns and reacts to stimuli in the world around him […]
The Portable Pediatrician app is now available on iPhone/iPad From America’s leading authorities on childcare — everything you need to know about your child’s health from birth through adolescence. In their first app, the authors of the million-copy bestseller The Baby Book and a wide range of popular parenting guides, put a childcare encyclopedia at […]
