Take care of yourself.Get as much rest as possible,eat well, and stay hydrated. Feed your baby often.Let your baby nurse whenever they seem hungry (feed on demand), and offer both breasts at each feeding. Breastfeed eight to 12 times a day for the first few weeks (every two to three...
The doctor can only see you in three months' time," the nurse at a local hospital said, reminding me that 2012 is the auspicious Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon. Like many of my expat friends, I unknowingly got myself caught in the long baobao (Dragon baby) frenzy. So what do I d...
Most patients are pretty much in denial: ‘It won’t happen to me’. By now everybody should know somebody who’s had twins who ended up in a NICU. But they don’t care. They think it won’t happen to them. [Other provider-patient #9] Partly, patients may have competing needs, ...
"I very much enjoyed working online as I could read and do activity planning, relaxation etc. on my own and with my own schedule. I ap- preciated the weekly emails from Nicky (online therapist) and that she put in lots of time to help me address and identify my causes for anxiety ...
When the body is fearful, it instinctively tenses to protect itself, which makes so much sense. What doesn’t make sense, however, is a tensed body during birth. One way to eliminate fear at birth is to toaddress fears prenatally, as much as possible, so as to avoid the fight or flig...
Soreness in the morning could also be a result of the previous day's activities. It doesn't sound too bad, does it? The personal descriptions of the symptoms gleaned from conversations with women who have had SPD or PGP are much more accurate. One of the most common descriptions used by...
Using a tampon for the first time can be confusing, especially if it is your first time dealing with a period. This article will teach you how to properly use a tampon and help you gain confidence about using one. There are a lot of urban...