Your picture-perfect view of new parenthood probably involves mom and dad staring lovingly over a crib as the baby sleeps. However, you, especially as a dad, may want to evaluate sleeping options and here's why: The baby-in-crib alone is a relatively recent and distinctly American practice. If you think about it, before multi-room dwellings and … [Read more...] about Sleeping with your baby
Archives for October 2006
Draw up a birth plan
Your spouse will soon be approaching her due date. The actual event of birth can always spring some surprises when you least expect them. Drawing up a birth plan that clearly lists your preferences and expectations will help you handle emergencies better. These are some typical questions, the answers to which will help you draw up a birth plan. Some concern issues that … [Read more...] about Draw up a birth plan
Testing for group B streptococcus
Around this time, your spouse’s obstetrician will require her to take a group B streptococcus test. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the name of a bacteria generally found inside the vaginal or rectal areas. Though harmless to adults, the bacteria can cause a serious, though rare, infection in a newborn baby. If the mother tests positive for GBS, it means that she … [Read more...] about Testing for group B streptococcus
Pregnancy: Thirty–seven weeks
Your wife is thirty seven weeks pregnant, which means that your baby is now officially full term. He can still benefit from some more days in the womb though. Light filtering through to him, as a result of the stretching and thinning of the uterine wall, helps him develop his daily activity cycle. Here is a picture of what your baby looks like at this stage: … [Read more...] about Pregnancy: Thirty–seven weeks
Capturing memories
Moms and dads will differ wildly on how to capture memories of little Johnny or Janie. Moms will want some felt, silver and bow-tied memory book with dainty tissue between the pages, while guys will opt for a new camcorder or the latest digital camera. Actually, mom might push you to buy either or both of these and you should take her up on it since it's one piece of … [Read more...] about Capturing memories