If your spouse is a first-time mom, she may feel the baby ‘drop’ some weeks before her delivery is due. This happens when the baby changes position inside the uterus, and drops lower into her pelvis. This is usually a welcome indication that the baby's head has entered the birth canal to prepare for delivery. It may also mean that the time for birth is not too far behind … [Read more...] about Experiencing the baby drop
Archives for October 2006
Pregnancy: Thirty-four weeks
At thirty four weeks of your wife's pregnancy, your baby's mannerisms should already be resembling those of a newborn. By now he should also have assumed the head-down position for taking birth. Here is a picture of what your baby looks like at this stage: See the other pregnancy weeks … [Read more...] about Pregnancy: Thirty-four weeks
Pain management in the delivery room
What are your plans for managing pain in labor? What is the doctor’s policy toward pain relief (epidural or narcotics) in labor? Ideally, by the time you reach the delivery room, you have discussed this choice with your doctor and may have included it in your birth plan. If not, you will be given choices for pain management during delivery. • Narcotics - Some … [Read more...] about Pain management in the delivery room
Breastfeed the baby
We at GreatDad are big believers in breastfeeding and strongly urge you to do all you can to support mom, especially since the first meals can be a challenge. The baby doesn't know how to do it, mom may be exhausted and easily frustrated, and milk might not come in right away. However, there are ways she can prepare herself for it even before the baby is … [Read more...] about Breastfeed the baby
Pregnancy – Preparing to breastfeed
We at GreatDad are big believers in breastfeeding and strongly urge you to do all you can to support mom, especially since the first meals can be a challenge. The baby doesn't know how to do it, mom may be exhausted and easily frustrated, and milk might not come in right away. However, there are ways she can prepare herself for it even before the baby is … [Read more...] about Pregnancy – Preparing to breastfeed