A cesarean delivery should be performed when it is safer for the mother or the baby than a vaginal delivery. That can sometimes be determined before labor and a cesarean section will be scheduled. In this case, it is important to be very sure how far along the pregnancy is, so as not to deliver [...]
A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. A cesarean section is major abdominal surgery. When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a life saving technique for both mother and infant. The World Health Organization states that no region in the world is justified in having a cesarean rate greater than 10 to 15 percent. [...]
It is important to understand that your lifestyle, including your diet and other behaviors, can have an affect on your breast milk, and therefore on your baby. It’s also very important for all nursing mothers to take care of themselves so they can provide the best care to their babies. This includes getting enough [...]
It would be ideal for you to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible after the birth. When a mother is expecting more than one baby, sometimes a surgical birth becomes necessary. In this case, some hours may go by before you can start to breastfeed. However, it is important that you nurse your babies [...]
The most important part of breastfeeding is getting the baby to latch on correctly. If the baby latches on poorly, then they will be limited as to how well they will get milk. Further, by latching on poorly, the baby may cause the mother to bin pain. Also, since the child is not receiving [...]
Try to place baby at the breast as soon as possible after the birth. Ideally, right in the delivery room if possible. Ensure that your practitioner will allow you to nurse in the birthing or deliver room if all goes normally.
Babies only minutes old will often crawl up to the breast from the mother’s abdomen, [...]
There is no age limit to when you should start toilet training your child. Most toddlers start to use the toilet/potty between the age of one – two years, some might take even longer. This is a new experience for your child so be patient. You will win in the end. Here are a [...]
There’s almost nowhere the two of you can’t go together. When you feel up to taking him on a little trip, you’ll want to be prepared for any baby mishaps. But don’t go overboard and weigh yourself down with unnecessary paraphernalia. Here’s what you’re likely to need: For an afternoon outing • Extra clothing: Take [...]
In your search for toys for your baby, always ask yourself whether a particular toy is appropriate for your child. Here are some guidelines to help you decide:
Age-appropriateness: Check the label age recommendations on every toy before you buy or give it to your baby.
Size: If the toy or any of its removable pieces can [...]
It’s possible! Your chances of having twins are about 1in 80. Even so, more twins are being born these days than ever before. It seems that older mothers those over 35 are more likely to have twins than their younger sisters. Number of women who postpone childbearing And the number of women who postpone childbearing [...]