During pregnancy, there are many hormonal adaptations happening in a pregnant woman’s body. Digestion slows down and you become resistant to insulin in order for your baby to get more nourishment from the food that you have consumed. Gestational diabetes occurs when these placental hormones overwhelm the capacity of your pancreas to keep your blood sugar at the normal level, so you have high blood sugar levels. this condition affects about 4% of all pregnant women. Diabetes during pregnancy is unfavorable as it brings fetal macrosomia or “fat baby” which can lead to difficult deliveries and birth complications. Thus, it is really important to undergo gestational diabetes mellitus screening when you are pregnant.
Your baby’s oral health is important as oral diseases are now becoming widespread. Common dental problems in children are gingivitis and tooth decay and if not treated, they can develop into more serious complications.
Dental care needs to start at home and parents should teach their child good oral hygiene and healthy dental habits from a young age. Check your child’s mouth and teeth regularly and arrange for regular dental examination by a dentist. Remove from them the fear of dentists and make every dental visit a pleasant and exciting activity. You child can be healthy from teeth to feet with a nutritious and healthy diet.
Sometimes it can be quite confusing when shopping for your baby’s essentials. With all the stores and different brands out there, it can be quite overwhelming, especially for a new mom. You may not know where to start looking and where to buy for your baby’s needs and it would be quite impractical to visit every retail store out there.
But with The Internet, everything should be easier. Mommies don’t have to go out of the house to buy stuff that babies needs. There are online stores out there where mothers can buy everything they needed for their babies. Not only does this save time and effort, but it also saves on gas.
However, not all Moms have time to browse The Internet. You are often so busy with your work, house chores, kids, and PTA meetings.
So, for the kind of mom who has little time to browse The Internet, let alone visit a brick and mortar shop, a diaper store has recently gone mobile. Kelly’s Closet provides mobile access for their customers to order a product when and where it is convenient for them. Everything in their online store is also in their mobile store providing convenience for their customers. Their mobile stores work with the iPhone, Android phones and most Blackberry phones.
Mommies won’t have to boot their computers anymore just to replace their baby’s diapers. Instead, they will only have to use their phone and head to http://www.KellysCloset.com/mobile to shop for their babies’ necessities.
Researchers believe that music is valuable for your unborn child. It’s an excellent way to bond with your baby early on. Listening to soothing music may give you a more positive outlook, and make you feel more composed and relaxed. Your baby becomes calm too and the sense of tranquility is instilled in them even after they are born. It has been suggested that playing music to your baby enhances your baby’s intellectual, emotional, physical and sensory growth. Their linguistic, motor skills and social skills are also said to be developed earlier by this. So there may be advantages in this even if your baby doesn’t end up as the next Ludwig van Beethoven!
After giving birth, ambivalence usually sets in. Do you know that new mothers usually undergo three stages? The first is the taking in phase where they may be concentrating on their own needs and might take the baby for granted. However this doesn’t usually last long so there’s no need to worry. The second phase is holding and getting to know your baby where the mother begins to take in the fact that she now has a baby to take care of. This is a good time to help mothers learn how to care for their babies, such as proper breastfeeding, giving a bath or changing diapers. The third phase will be the letting go phase where mothers come to accept and love their babies.
Speaking of the second stage in particular, not all mothers are fully prepared for the whole process of giving birth. Am I right? And first time moms do not know everything about taking care of their babies. We all learn with experience and to some extent through trial and error! I have known a teenage mom who wasn’t sure how to hold her baby properly during the first few days after giving birth. Even instinctive things like this we learn and improve at. After all, aside from the reading materials and demonstrations, experience is still the best teacher, isn’t it?
Having a baby is one of the most wonderful events couples will experience. It is heralds a big change in your way of life and along with this comes great responsibility. Bringing home your newborn can stir up a variety of emotions, from joy and exhilaration, to fear and worry. Adjusting to the new responsibility can be tough but, as parents, you have to prepare yourselves for a smooth transition.
You should prepare your home and clear away any clutter and waste. Be ready to supply your baby’s every needs. Learn how to bathe your infant safely and check your baby’s diapers frequently. Babies have no language to express what they want precisely and so you have to pay special attention. Your baby will need to be the center of your life. Your care, support and reassurance is essential. Most importantly, indulge your child’s every need and let them feel that they are welcome and cherished.
Bringing home a newborn baby is an exciting time for new parents, but it can be stressful too. A recent national survey(1) commissioned by Playtex revealed top concerns for new moms during this time – with creating daily routines for their little ones at the top of the list.
According to the survey, more than half of moms (57%) worry about establishing a healthy sleep routine, and nearly half (49%) are concerned about establishing a healthy feeding routine. More specifically for feeding, moms worry if their baby is getting enough to eat (26%), if they are latching on correctly (21%) and about general gas, colic and spit-up issues (20%).
Other primary concerns among moms include: making sure they have everything they need to properly care for their baby (57%), minimizing exposure to germs and viruses (52%) and not being able to comfort their baby or stop them from crying (45%).
As a leader in infant care, Playtex commissioned the national survey to help understand common concerns and misconceptions new moms face during this time, and help provide them with the information and tools they need as they take on these challenges.
“Adjusting to having a newborn at home can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to key issues like feeding,” said Jon Jager, Senior Brand Manager, Playtex Infant Care. ”We are pleased to partner with Dr. Laura Jana to help educate new moms on issues surrounding coming home with their newborn, so they can enjoy this special time with their little ones.”
To further address the survey findings and provide expert advice, Playtex partnered with Dr. Laura Jana, renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, and co-author of the award-winning, newly released second edition of the book, Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality.
“New moms often have many questions and concerns about heading home with their newborns, from feeding to sleeping to diapering,” says Dr. Jana. “It can be challenging for new parents to make sense of all of the information that’s out there and still believe they are doing a good job. By providing simple tips to help new parents adjust to parenthood, I am committed to making this experience much less stressful and much more enjoyable.”
For more infant care tips and information, please visit Playtexbaby.com and check out the new, second edition of Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality.
Will you name your baby from the characters of the movie Twilight or from famous personalities? Picking your baby’s name is one of the trickiest choices you have to make for your infant. And you only get one chance, so you have to make it right.
A name is crucial and can have all sorts of implications. For one thing, your child will have to bear it until old age and, whether good or bad, it can affect his or her self confidence. The process is expensive and lengthy if you want to change it later, so it’s much better to make a good choice first time! Before picking a name, find out what it means and its significance. You will want a name with positive meanings, I’m sure. You should pronounce it first and see if it goes well with your last name. Some cultures also associate a name with luck so you would want to consider that too. You should not forget to check with your partner and make naming your baby a mutual decision, even if you usually wear the trousers! You can also join the trend and get ideas from popular baby names.
