For most expectant couples, the childbirth process is a smooth, natural one, with everything happening by the book. However there are times when your doctor may have to take matters into his own hands by performing a Cesarean. Other times, couples may actually choose to have a Cesarean for scheduling reasons. Whatever the case, if a Cesarean is part of your birthing experience, there are important facts to bear in mind.
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Feeding your baby can be a wonderful, intimate experience - a true bonding moment for mother and child. While breastfeeding is not required, it is recommended as breast milk has been found to contain nutrients which may be lacking in formula or bottled milk. Most hospitals will provide a lactation expert to give you advice on breastfeeding and nutrition.
If you choose to breastfeed, it is important to keep your breasts clean and to avoid the use of soaps and lotions. Wash with warm water and be sure to gently massage your breasts to keep the milk ducts from clogging. Try to avoid using towels to dry your breasts and wear a nursing bra to provide optimum support.
Posted in Postpartum
If having a baby is your ultimate goal, then the best thing you and your partner can do is to be well prepared. The better your approach to conception, the better your chances of having a healthy, worry free pregnancy and producing a healthy baby. You’ll want to take a pro-active role in each step of your pregnancy and to be well informed at every step along the way and there are some simple steps you can follow to insure that you are making the right choices for you and your baby.
Posted in Conception
Conceiving a child is one of the most natural processes we as humans ever experience. Most females enter their childbearing years in their mid-teens and remain capable of bearing children into their 40’s and men can continue to father children into extreme old age. Yet despite the overwhelming odds in favor of naturally conceiving, one out of every 5 or 6 couples will experience infertility.
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If you are considering having a baby, the most important step you can take is to have a thorough preconception checkup. Ensuring your baby’s healthy development is crucial from the earliest moments after conception, a time when most women don’t even realize that they are even pregnant. By this time, the baby’s organs will have started to form and the possibility of birth defects can already be significant. The sooner you have a preconception check-up, the better your chances of preventing these complications.
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