Here are some tips to prepare for your newborn’s wardrobe: Don’t buy a ton of newborn clothing. If anything, stock up on white tee shirts (they shouldn’t wear much else due to the umbilical cord) and onesies. You won’t be going many places with a newborn so resist the urge ...
A major element of preparing for a baby is also preparing for how life will change after your newborn arrives. Just as it's important talk about how yourpartner can support you during labor, be sure to discuss what you'll need from each other after. Differing expectations about parenth...
Preparing for a new child is exciting, but your current little ones may not be as thrilled initially. If you only have one child, then a baby can cause some jealousy. That can also be true when you have more than one kiddo. Fortunately, you can take steps to prepare them for the upc...
This is my first go-to image that I love to create when the baby is fast asleep in my newborn photos at home. You cannot attempt this image without a sleeping baby. The first thing to do is to pick a spot where you would like your baby to be posed. Often times, it’s a show ...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can have multiple effects in the newborn. The infection may be limited to the eyes, skin, and mouth. It may be localized to the central nervous system or may be widespread. Antiviral medications are given to the newborn after delivery. Cesarean delivery ...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can have multiple effects in the newborn. The infection may be limited to the eyes, skin, and mouth. It may be localized to the central nervous system or may be widespread. Antiviral medications are given to the newborn after delivery. Cesarean delivery ...
Giving Birth.Your stance on interventions (e.g., episiotomy or induction), who cuts the umbilical cord, and preferences for immediate skin-to-skin contact. After Delivery.Your choices for newborn care, such as feeding preferences, rooming in with your baby, or delayed bathing. ...
That’s why you may want to add a few financial-related to-dos to your pre-pregnancy checklist. Understand your health insurance coverage for prenatal, inpatient, postnatal, and newborn care. All major health insurance plans must cover routine pregnancy-related expenses. If you don’t have ...
How to Prepare for AdoptionFourteen years ago, Gary Onady, M.D., was performing an EKG on a patient who presented with chest pain when his wife called to tell him that a birth mother in Columbus, Ohio, had chosen them to adopt her newborn daughter.Brunk, Doug...
✨ 7 simple ways to prepare your family for the whole year ✨ Here’s how to get your newborn to sleep without all the drama and fluff. If you are in the early phases… check out my Ultimate Newborn Sleep Schedule: Week by Week for all you need to know. You can start some ...