Week 36 of your Pregnancy
Dec 16
Baby’s first days: crying
Your baby may not cry much while both of you are in the hospital, or you may not notice his crying while people are around to help you. Once you get home, it may seem as if he is crying more than when he was in the hospital, and he may be, as he is becoming more awake. Generally your baby will cry when he is hungry and will settle down when you feed him. A baby will also cry when he is tired, and you will discover how to soothe your baby to sleep, whether by rocking, patting his back, or walking with him. (more…)
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Week 33 of your pregnancy
Dec 04
Baby’s first days: basic care
Once your baby is born, we will prepare you for what you need to know before you leave the hospital. You will learn how to feed, burp, hold, diaper, bathe, and swaddle your baby and how to keep the umbilical cord clean and dry until it falls off. You already know that your baby must always be in the right size car seat, but you should also know that your baby must never be left in the car while you do an errand, particularly because of the risk of heat stroke. In a recent study, researchers found that even when the day was a comfortable 72 degrees and the windows were cracked open eight inches, the temperature inside the car can increase 40 degrees, with most of that increase occurring in the first 15 to 30 minutes. (more…)
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Week 27 – Finding a Childbirth Class
Oct 14
Finding a childbirth class
Have you signed up for a childbirth class yet? A once-a-week class will teach you and your partner what to expect through the end of your pregnancy, how to be more comfortable during labor, and how your partner or labor companion can best support you. Some classes also cover baby care, breastfeeding, and infant CPR. Parents usually say that they learn a lot in their childbirth classes and make lasting friendships with other new parents. (more…)
Tags: breastmilk, childbirth class, Diet, fetus, taste buds
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