Your baby needs medical checkups during her first days, weeks, and months so the doctor can see if she is growing right. The way your baby grows in her first year can affect her health for life. Checkups are a normal and important thing for babies. Even though your baby seems healthy, she should get checkups at one to two weeks of age, and at two, four, six, nine, … [Read more...] about Your Baby Depends on You for Checkups
Archives for November 2006
Newborn Reflexes
Babies have special reflexes that last only a few months. It helps to know what the reflexes are so you are not alarmed when they occur. The following reflexes are normal for newborns: Moro or “startle” reflex: This occurs when your baby's head shifts position quickly. Or when her head falls backward. Or when your baby is startled by something loud. She … [Read more...] about Newborn Reflexes
DVD Review of the Week: Cars
Move aside fairy tale characters, here come the Cars... the latest toons to hit the circuit. From the house of Pixar, this animation flick is bound to thrill, entertain, and induce that adrenalin … [Read more...] about DVD Review of the Week: Cars
What to eat while Pregnant – Why does my spouse get morning sickness?
Why does my spouse get morning sickness and nause and how can I help her deal with it? Morning sickness and nausea are common in pregnant women. Most nausea occurs during the early part of pregnancy. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this discomfort improves when the mother-to-be enters the second trimester. For some … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant – Why does my spouse get morning sickness?
What to eat while Pregnant – My spouse has diabetes. How should she eat while pregnant?
My spouse has diabetes. How should she eat while pregnant? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, if your partner already has diabetes and would like to get pregnant, her chances of having a healthy baby are good. But, it's important to plan the pregnancy and follow these steps: Make sure she gets her diabetes under control … [Read more...] about What to eat while Pregnant – My spouse has diabetes. How should she eat while pregnant?