Babies are often susceptible to ear infections. Medically termed as acute otitis media, ear infections usually develop because of fluid or bacteria collecting around the eardrum. Typically, the Eustachian tube, connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat allows such fluids to drain out from the region around the middle ear. However, when the Eustachian tube is … [Read more...] about Ear infection in babies
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How to develop your baby’s senses
As babies grow, they gain an awareness of the world around them. This process is also influenced by their fast developing senses. As a parent, you can expose them to different sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures and help them experience newer forms of stimulation. These are some of the ways you can stimulate their senses: Sight: Encourage your baby to meet … [Read more...] about How to develop your baby’s senses
Losing weight after the pregnancy
Your spouse will have put on weight gain during the pregnancy. While this is normal, many women worry about this increase in their weight following delivery. These are important things your spouse needs to know if she is trying to lose weight: Weight gain may be normal: It is important for your spouse to determine whether the weight she has gained is within normal … [Read more...] about Losing weight after the pregnancy
How to massage your baby
Inside the womb, babies depend on the physical closeness they enjoy with their mothers to help them feel safe and secure. Babies retain this need for human contact after birth. It has been proved that babies who receive constant touch show greater ability to cope with stress, and grow to be better adjusted adults. These are ways in which a massage benefits … [Read more...] about How to massage your baby
Your changing sex life – Getting your pregnant wife into the mood for love
Note: Subscribe now to our newsletter to receive great info for expectant dads. Also visit GreatDad's Sex center. It’s never easy to understand women when it comes to sex and they often experience changes in their sexual drives when they’re pregnant: some pregnant wives claim to feel sexier than ever while others feel nauseated just thinking about the act. That said, you … [Read more...] about Your changing sex life – Getting your pregnant wife into the mood for love