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Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
Bathing your newborn
Most moms feel a little
apprehensive when bathing their newborns for the first time because newborns
are small, fragile and very slippery when wet. When you’re at the hospital, a
nurse will give yo . . .
Holding your baby in a baby bath
For small babies up to four or
five months, a specially designed plastic baby bath is ideal.Some baths fit
neatly over the sides of the main bath and can be filled from the main bath
faucet and dra . . .
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Your baby's cord stump
Your baby’s cord stump, left
over from her umbilical cord, takes around a week to fall off and before this
happens you’ll need to take special care to ensure it stays free of
infection. . . .
Babyproof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe.
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Baby massage
As well as being an excellent way to bond with your baby, massage is considered to have great benefits for babies.
Sunburn
If you’re planning to take your baby outdoors in sunny weather you need to take steps to protect her skin.
Babies’ skin is very delicate and even weak sunlight can cause some skin da . . .