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VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
It is both possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. However, the reasons why you had the first cesarean section will play a large role in whether you may need to have one th . . .
Soothing your crying baby
Every baby cries, so do not feel disheartened if your little one is spending countless hours in tears. There are lots of ways to soothe and help a crying newborn.
Babyproof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe.
Postnatal fitness
You can start thinking about becoming physically active again after you have a baby whenever you feel ready – but the truth is that with a screaming baby, sleepless nights and no time on your hands, m . . .
Helping twins to sleep at the same time
Two
of them to deal with! The thought of getting one baby down to sleep and in a
routine is daunting enough, let alone two babies and at the same time. However,
don’t panic: it is a perfectly achie . . .
Getting your premature baby into good
If
your baby is premature then you’ll need to be patient
and expect your nights to be disturbed. Her stomach is very tiny and she’ll
need to feed little and often in the early days. You can’t expec . . .
Sleep and breastfeeding
When setting up a routine for your baby it is best not to associate breastfeeding with sleep time. Your baby should learn to sleep without 'cues', and develop a proper bedtime routine.
Dreaming strange dreams
Pregnant
women often have strange dreams, especially in the third trimester (weeks
29-40). Dreaming about your baby is common and this is the place where your
anxieties and worries may find express . . .
Working while pregnant
As an expectant mum there is no reason why you should have to choose between your career and your baby. More and more women are continuing to work during their pregnancies.
What can I tell my OB-GYN or nurse-midwife?
At
your prenatal checkups, you should bring up any problems, worries or concerns
that you may have about any aspect of your pregnancy experience. You
should tell your caregiver, for example, . . .