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Premature labor and birth
A baby born before the end of week 37, is considered premature. There are many reasons for why a premature birth may occur...
Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
Newborns and pacifiers
Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
Is my baby developing normally?
Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Jaundice
Jaundice is pretty common in
newborn babies and you’ll probably notice that your baby has a slight yellowish
tinge to his skin in the first days after his birth. It’s caused by a breakdown
of red b . . .
Newborn development
Newborn babies will often look nothing like the ones you see in baby magazines. Yours may have blotchy skin or jaundice, but in no time these symptoms will clear up.
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
Am I pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.