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Stages of Labour
2008-07-01 06:10:00If television and movies were our only means of learning about childbirth, we would all be convinced that a woman’s labour begins when her water breaks, usually while she’s standing in line at the grocery store and surrounded by strangers who gasp as her amniotic fluid splashes on the floor. Fortunately, few labours begin with such drama. But if labour frequently starts without great fanfare, how is a mum to know that it has begun? Read more
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Can you love all your children equally?
2008-05-05 07:22:50
When I was expecting my second child, I wondered how I’d have enough love for both. By the time I had my third, I knew I had more than enough love to go around. The question was, would I like each of them equally? Well, not always, I have to admit. My middle child makes me quite insane sometimes,…Read more (2 comments)
When You Disagree About Having Another Baby
2008-04-04 01:51:33
Deciding on the number of children to have can be difficult for many couples. It’s not like disagreeing on what to have for dinner: he wants Chinese, she wants Italian, so they compromise by having egg rolls with their pasta. The decision to add another child to a family is a lifelong commitment,…Read more (0 comments)
Circumcision?
2008-03-13 01:53:38
The decision to circumcise your son is as personal as deciding whether to breastfeed him, co-sleep with him, or give birth to him at home or in a hospital. Thirty years ago circumcision was the norm in Australia, with 90% of all children undergoing the procedure. Today, the statistics are strikingly…Read more (0 comments)
Good Night, Sleep Tight
2008-03-11 06:28:00
Your pillow is fluffed just so and the covers are pulled up to your chin. Your favorite novel is sitting on the nightstand where you left it after reading yourself into a sleep-ready stupor. Your head is almost on the pillow when your newborn's earsplitting wail pierces the dark night. As you plod down…Read more (0 comments)
The Family Bed: A Do or a Don't?
2008-03-11 06:17:46
One of the first things an expectant mum wants to do is decorate a nursery, complete with adorable crib. But that crib may not get as much use as you think it will-at least not for the first few months. World-renowned parenting expert Dr. William Sears reports that half of all parents bring their infant…Read more (0 comments)
Stretch Marks: Is it Possible to Avoid Them During Pregnancy?
2008-03-11 05:22:04
Having a baby is a beautiful thing, but sometimes that sweet little baby leaves a lasting reminder: stretch marks. Most pregnant women do everything possible to avoid those angry red lines that can appear on your tummy, breasts, buttocks, hips, or thighs. But can you really do anything to prevent them?…Read more (0 comments)
Choosing a Baby Carrier
2008-03-11 03:57:03
Baby carriers come in several different styles, from simple cloth slings and wraps to more elaborate backpack-style carriers with aluminum frames for hiking with older kids. The most popular styles, however, allow the baby to ride on either the parent's chest or hip, facing inwards (for smaller babies)…Read more (0 comments)
Baby sleep basics: 3 to 6 months
2008-03-07 10:24:19
Typical sleep at this age. At 3 months, most babies sleep a total of 12 to 15 hours a day, including nighttime sleep and naps.Sleep training opportunity Typically, by age 3 months or so, babies have started to develop more of a regular sleep/wake pattern and have dropped most of their night feedings.…Read more (0 comments)
Birth plans: Taking a new look
2008-02-03 12:47:08
Birth plans: Taking a new look. Do they really work? Birth plans are written with great promise, but how often do they really deliver on that promise? Perhaps what you want is not routine for the doctor and hospital you've chosen. Sometimes a doctor or a nurse will go out of her way to accommodate you,…Read more (0 comments)
