Note: Subscribe now to our newsletter to receive great info for expectant dads. Also visit GreatDad's Sex center. Follow these helpful hints to ensure your spouse a healthy pregnancy: Get all her essential vitamins and minerals every day. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women need a lot more iron when pregnant. And sometimes it's hard to … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Dos and Don’ts – The Do’s
Archives for January 2007
3rd Trimester – When to Call Your Doctor
Before your partner's due date, make sure to talk with your doctor about how to reach him or her if your spouse goes into labor. It's also helpful to be familiar with the hospital or birthing center, where you should park, and where to check in ahead of time. Know that sometimes either of you can think your spouse is in labor, but really she is not (this is called … [Read more...] about 3rd Trimester – When to Call Your Doctor
3rd Trimester – Changes in the Baby
The baby is still growing and moving, but now it has less room in your spouse’s uterus. Because of this, she might not feel the kicks and movements as much as she did in the second trimester. During this final stage of pregnancy, the baby is continuing to grow. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, even before your baby is born it will be able to open … [Read more...] about 3rd Trimester – Changes in the Baby
3rd Trimester – Changes in your spouse’s Body
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, some of the same discomforts your spouse had in your second trimester will continue. Plus, many women find breathing even more difficult and notice they have to go to the bathroom even more often. This is because the baby is getting bigger and it is putting more pressure on her organs. Don't worry, your baby is … [Read more...] about 3rd Trimester – Changes in your spouse’s Body
Encourage Good Behavior in your Toddler
It is important to motivate children with positive words, especially when they need to be corrected. Here are some thumb rules that can help you protect their blossoming self-esteem while gently helping them to distinguish their do's from their don’ts: Use 'No's prudently. When you use 'no' too frequently, it tends to lose their impact. Reserve the 'no's’ for serious, … [Read more...] about Encourage Good Behavior in your Toddler