One of the best ways to be an effective labor coach is to get educated about child birth. Attend childbirth classes with her during labor. Make an effort to be...
Author - Patricia Hughes
Patricia Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four. Patricia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has written extensively on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. In addition, she has written about home décor and travel.
Most first time mothers are surprised at the recovery process after the birth of a baby. Your body needs to heal physically after the baby is born. Gradually...
Sometimes a fussy or high need baby is misinterpreted as having colic. Colic is more than just fussing or crying. A high need baby is a baby that has a need...
For adults, messy play can be a lot of work and feel stressful. However, there are many benefits to messy play. Early childhood education experts say that play...
by Patricia Hughes Childbirth is painful. That is a fact of life. However, there are many ways to deal with the pain of childbirth. Investigate your options...
Fear of labor is real. A study done in Sweden in 2001 showed that fear resulted in more medication used in labor. The best way to deal with the fear of the...
One of the first decisions you will need to make in your pregnancy is who will provide your medical care? The two main choices are a midwife or an obstetrician...
At your first prenatal visit and again in the late second or early third trimester, your doctor will test your blood for iron. A low level of iron puts you at...
The advice on caffeine in pregnancy varies depending on the source. Some books and articles will tell you that a small amount of caffeine is fine, while others...
Parents often wonder how they should play with the baby. In the beginning, play will involve interacting with the baby. The importance of play for babies'...
