36. See if your baby is hungry
Perhaps the most common reason for babies to cry is hunger. They will fuss, make
noises or root around the breast. Sometimes they will stop crying right away, but sometimes
they will continue crying until their bellies are full.
37. Check their diaper
Nobody wants to walk around wearing a soiled diaper. If [...]
Nursing pillow/ Maternity Pillow
Maternity pillows come in different assortments. There are full-length body pillows, bean shaped pillows, wedge pillows and simple maternity pillows. Full-length body pillows are ideal for those who suffer from back and neck strains. They are usually about 5 feet long and relax back, neck and abdomen of expectant mother. Bean shaped [...]
You smell just right. Babies are born with a keen sense of smell. Research shows that in the first five days after she’s born, your baby will recognise your scent and find it deeply reassuring.
You give her food. Whether you’re breast or bottlefeeding, your baby will soon realise who to turn to if she’s hungry [...]
12. Be careful with new mattresses
New mattresses have a variety of chemicals used during their manufacture. Chemical
gasses will evaporate and may cause respiratory difficulty in sensitive children. Wash new
blankets several times and allow several months for new mattresses to off-gas before using
them.
13. Avoid freshly painted rooms
Many people furnish and renovate the babies room in preparation [...]
0-1 Month: He doesn’t exactly show it — so it’s a thrill when he starts to let you know you’re his one and only. These displays of affection are a good sign that he’s securely attached to you
2 MONTHS: Smiles at you. By now, your baby will aim his first social grins at faces that [...]
A happy baby will mean happier parents. This is particularly important for mothers who may easily slip into post-natal depression after giving birth. The first year can be very trying for the most positive of people. There will be great changes in your lifestyle, and you may often feel alone. In this article, we look [...]
If you have placenta previa, it means that your placenta is lying unusually low in your uterus, next to or covering your cervix. The placenta is the pancake-shaped organ, normally located near the top of the uterus, that supplies your baby with nutrients through the umbilical cord.
Placenta previa is usually not a problem early in [...]
You shouldn’t have sex if you have any of the following conditions or symptoms:
Placenta previa
Premature labor in this pregnancy (even if it has stopped)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding or discharge
Abdominal cramping
Cervical insufficiency
A dilated cervix
Ruptured membranes (your water has broken)
You or your partner has an outbreak of genital herpes or feel one coming on. Also avoid [...]
If you’re not comfortable anymore the ways you used to have sex, try these positions in stead:
Lie sideways. Lying partly sideways allows your partner to keep most of his weight off your uterus which will definitely be more comfortable for you.
Use the bed. Your belly isn’t an obstacle if you lie on your back at [...]
Oral sex won’t harm you or your baby. In fact many think it’s a great way of still enjoying yourself and each other if intercourse is not possible. Do note that it’s only safe if you’re in a monogamous relationship where both you and your partner are HIV-negative. If you’re not sure what your partner’s [...]
