The first year of your baby’s life is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time. With new developments that happen day-by-day, week-by-week, and month-by-month, it can be hard to keep up! As a new parent, you will be very busy learning to care for your baby and soaking in all of the wonders of the baby […]
In my experience of carrying three babies to term, the first trimester has always been the hardest by far. The exhaustion, the nausea, the nipple soreness, the constant trips to the bathroom – I could do without all of it (except my little bean, of course). As a nurse, I know that these symptoms are part of the […]
*Pregnancy facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is grouped into three stages, or trimesters. Symptoms and early signs of pregnancy that begin in the first semester include: The absence of menstrual periods Breast changes including swelling or tenderness Tiredness Nausea Mood swings Other symptoms A pregnancy test measures the level of […]
Congratulations! Now that you’re pregnant, you’re also public property. People will comment – asked for or not – so buckle up for 9 months of unsolicited advice on the size, shape and general nature of your bump. You can also count on plenty of health advice for yourself. Sometimes this is helpful, though at others […]
Being pregnant puts a lot of pressure on your pelvic floor. Uh, yeah, thanks for that Captain Obvious. The good news is, a woman’s body is perfectly designed to achieve the truly amazing feat of carrying and birthing a baby. The double good news is that there are a bunch of things you can do […]
In a relatively short period of time, your baby will change from being a helpless individual to a walking toddler. This momentous achievement depends on muscle development and the growth of the brain pathways that become increasingly specialised in movement control in the first year. Here are a few essentials that can help your baby […]
Infant-development experts believe that the first years of a child’s life are a prime time for learning, but sometimes it may be hard to think of new ways to stimulate your baby. Let these fun—and scientific—activities inspire you. Stimulate Baby’s Vision 1. Make eye contact. Take advantage of those brief moments when your newborn’s eyes are […]
My niece had a baby last summer. Since I’m a developmental psychologist, I just had to ask her, “How’s it going?” Her answer had a quiet and whimsical grace. “There is nothing more beautiful in this world than his smile,” she said. “Or watching him discover something new. Last night he found the upper register […]
From the moment you know you are pregnant or are part of a pregnant partnership, you are a parent. Even if the pregnancy ends in miscarriage, abortion, or giving the child up for adoption, the memory and effect of having started a new life will be with you always. If you birth or adopt a […]
Want to create a strong attachment with your newborn? These parenting tips can show you how to respond to your baby’s cues and ensure they have the best possible foundation for life. What is secure attachment? Attachment or the attachment bond is the unique emotional relationship between your baby and you, their primary caretaker. It is […]