Women should also be able to choose what type of health care provider they would like to deliver their baby. An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB) is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of pregnant women and in delivering babies. Obstetricians also have special training in surgery so they are capable of doing episiotomies and cesarean sections. According to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Labor and Birth – Who Should Deliver the Baby?
Pregnancy
Advice for expectant dads
Experiences of a New Dad: Some Practical Advice by Todd Dominey March 16, 2006 When Sophia was born a week ago today, I knew I was in for quite an experience. Everyone has heard the horror stories of how exhausting, yet exhilarating having a newborn baby can be, but take it from me — it's impossible to know how intense the experience is until you've lived it. So with … [Read more...] about Advice for expectant dads
After the Baby is Born – Infant Safety
It has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib death. SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexplained death of a baby less than 1 year of age. There are some things that you can do to make your baby safer according to the AAP: The baby … [Read more...] about After the Baby is Born – Infant Safety
After the Baby is Born – Feeling Blue
In addition to the physical changes, your spouse may feel sad or have the "baby blues." According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Fifty to 75 percent of new mothers are known to feel a little sad or depressed after giving birth. Her hormone changes, anxiety about caring for the baby, and lack of sleep all affect her emotions. Your spouse must learn to be … [Read more...] about After the Baby is Born – Feeling Blue
After the Baby is Born – Physical Changes
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you will need to talk to your doctor about things your spouse will experience as her body starts to recover from the pregnancy: She will have spotting or bleeding, like a menstrual period off and on for up to six weeks. Your spouse might also experience swelling in her legs and feet. She can reduce swelling … [Read more...] about After the Baby is Born – Physical Changes