Pregnancy > Concerns and Expectations
Pregnancy Weight Gain – The Mystery Solved
It is important that you remember that weight gain is a normal and healthy part of pregnancy. You have to gain weight in order to provide a healthy and comfortable home for the child that you will be nurturing for the next nine months.
From Partner to Father – The Importance of Expectations Management
Have you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a father, probably a little unsure about my new role, this advice would not be particularly comforting…
Handling Unwanted Advice
Just as your baby is an important part of your life, he is also important to others. People who care about your baby are bonded to you and your child in a special way that invites their counsel. Knowing this may give you a reason to handle the interference gently, in a way that leaves everyones feelings intact.
Stop the Diaper Changing Battles
Babies are little bundles of energy! They dont want to lie still to have their diapers changed. They cry, fuss, or even crawl away. A simple issue can turn into a major tug-of-war between parent and baby.
Going Visiting With Your Baby
Babies love new places! Theres so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people arent too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your host may not think its cute that her tidy cabinet has been rearranged by sticky baby hands. If your host has a big heart shell let you know that your babys exploring is okay. But even then, you run the risk of your baby breaking or losing something.
Car Seat Crying
Some babies fall asleep almost before you’re out of the driveway, but others won’t spend five happy minutes in their car seats. Usually, this is because your baby is used to more freedom of movement and more physical attention than you can provide when she’s belted into her seat.
Night Waking
The question “When will my baby start sleeping through the night?” is one that I dread the most. Like most health professionals, I like questions that have easy answers, and this one doesn’t. I do have opinions about how to handle sleep problems, based on my experience with nursing six children, and over twenty years of working with new mothers. What I don’t have is a quick fix, or a magic solution for you that will make your baby sleep through the night.
How Long Is Too Long?
Leaving your toddler for a long period of time can often be distressing to any parent. One of the most common questions asked by parents is, “How long is too long, and will being away for a long period of time harm my baby?”