I remember Parker's first expression as vivid as if it was yesterday. As I found myself filling out the birth plan questionnaire given to me by my doctor, I decided it might be a good time to consult the pros an
Go into labor educated but have an open mind about your birth experience. I wrote a blog post aboutmother’s preferences in giving birthand I just want to say that having an open mind about what could happen is a good thing. If you are so disappointed that you got an epidural you may...
Pregnancy is one of a woman's most beautiful and miraculous times. But after giving birth, you may feel like you need to get your body back to its pre-pregnancy state. Trying to tone up can be intimidating, especially if you've been out of shape for a while. That's why taking your...
After you’ve given birth, going for a jog is the last thing you’ll want to do. But as the weeks go on, you might feel keen to move your body more, especially if you were used to exercising before having your baby. Exercising after giving birth has numerous benefits. It boosts ...
I keep this on hand now year-round, having found it to be a lifesaver of ewes at risk of pregnancy toxemia or ketosis.It’s also very good for sheep giving birth who have experienced a difficult delivery, especially if she is “shocky.” The CMPK is a dairy cattle product that has ...
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Giving Birth.Outline whether you’d like your birth partner in the delivery room, your preferences forepisiotomyor natural tearing, and your wishes if a cesarean becomes necessary. Include details like where your partner should stand, and whether they may photograph or film the moment (if permitte...
You should also have your dog checked out by a veterinarian a few days after giving birth, as well as a few weeks after that, to ensure that she does not develop any birth-related health issues. Supervise the mother and the puppies closely for the first week or so, hourly in the first...
A doe should not be bred until she is about 1 and a half years old. A doe should be dried off for two months before giving birth. Goats normally breed from September through February. A young goat can be raised ...
Unfortunately, cats don’t always plan their lives around what we want. Sometimes, an expectant mama cat will run off and hide before giving birth, making it extremely difficult to find where she stashed the litter. This is especially true if the cat spends a great deal of time outside ...