The Baby Book is an excellent resource guide to help new parents with advice on every aspect of baby care basics, right from newborns to toddlers. … [Read more...] about The Baby Book
Archives for August 2006
Stages Of Labor: What You Should Know to Prepare for them
Your spouse is fast approaching her delivery date. It may be time for you to become familiar with the process of labor that she is about to undergo. These are the various stages of labor before delivery: Stage one: This stage marks the onset of labor. The mother’s cervix starts to slowly dilate. She may experience contractions very similar to Braxton Hicks … [Read more...] about Stages Of Labor: What You Should Know to Prepare for them
Your Baby’s Brain is Developing
In this, the thirty-third week of your wife's pregnancy, your baby's head will have expanded 3/8ths of an inch since the last week. Inside his brain, neurons and synapses are developing at an escalating rate, in preparation for the fast approaching due date. Click here to view a picture of what your baby will look like at this stage … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Brain is Developing
What to expect in the rush to the hospital
The big day has arrived and you are pulling up to the front door of the hospital. Your partner is in labor, huffing and puffing every three minutes. Parking illegally in the “No Parking” zone, you could not care less. If you don’t get her into the labor room, you are going to be delivering your first child, alone. This is a scary thought. … [Read more...] about What to expect in the rush to the hospital
Name Your Baby
Naming your newborn can take a lot of time, thought and emotional energy, but some put it off until the last minute. Here's another idea if you're still searching: BabyNameCenter.com. Remember, if you and your partner still haven't agreed by the time the baby is born, you will most likely give in to whatever name she suggests in the delivery room. P.S. One helpful … [Read more...] about Name Your Baby