Nosebleeds occur during pregnancy because of the increased amount of blood in your spouse’s body. This leads to ruptures in the tiny blood vessels in her nose. If your spouse’s nose bleeds, there is no reason to worry. Nosebleeds are hardly serious. They can, however, be rather annoying. These are some simple practices to prevent your spouse’s … [Read more...] about Dealing with nosebleeds
Archives for September 2006
Your changing sex life
Note: Subscribe now to our newsletter to receive great info for expectant dads. Also visit GreatDad's Sex center. After the elation of finding out your wife's pregnant, you’ll likely find yourself pondering whether everything you’ve always heard about sex and babies is true. Will you still be as turned on by your wife during and after pregnancy? Will sex during … [Read more...] about Your changing sex life
Coping with morning sickness
During her pregnancy, your spouse may suffer from morning sickness. This is quite normal. Half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness symptoms to at least some degree. The most commonly observed symptoms are vomiting and nausea. Usually harmless, morning sickness is rarely severe enough to warrant medical attention. Here are some things you can do to help your … [Read more...] about Coping with morning sickness
Well, you did it!
Cheer up! Yes, having a baby can sometimes make you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Amid all the excitement and enthusiasm, what about the new responsibility? In case of skittishness or need for adventure, or the call of the Phish concert, you can no longer sell the couch and rug, jump in the car and take off. I don't care if you never ever did … [Read more...] about Well, you did it!
Have you seen my Peek-a-Pooh?
Note: Subscribe now to GreatDad newsletters to receive great info for dads. Also visit GreatDad's page on Activities for Kids. We're only two weeks into the new school year and life has been defined for many kids by the latest craze. Many remember Pet Rocks, Cabbage Patch Dolls and GameBoys. This year, the Peek-a-Pooh, a tiny rubber … [Read more...] about Have you seen my Peek-a-Pooh?