Category: Post Partum

  • What to Expect During Your Postpartum Stay After a C-Section Delivery

    What to Expect During Your Postpartum Stay After a C-Section Delivery

    Continued from What to Expect During A C-Section Delivery. Once your doctor has finished your c-section, the nurses and surgical assistant prepare to move you off of the operating table.  At this point you still can’t feel your lower extremities and I distinctly remember trying to move them but they were heavy and wouldn’t budge.  They got me…

  • Are Child Birth Classes Necessary for Expectant Mothers?

    Are Child Birth Classes Necessary for Expectant Mothers?

    Child birth classes are designed to provide expectant mothers with information so that moms are prepared for labor and delivery.  Every woman will have a different labor and delivery experience, but the techniques used to help minimize pain and prepare a mother for labor are similar. I remember when I was a first time mom,…

  • How to Introduce Your Newborn to the Family Pet?

    How to Introduce Your Newborn to the Family Pet?

    When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was worried about how our dog would react to the new baby.  Our dog was used to getting a ton of attention from us and I was worried that she would get jealous of the time that it takes to care for a newborn.  Most dogs adapt to the…

  • Benefits To Breast Feeding Your Newborn Infant Immediately After Birth

    Benefits To Breast Feeding Your Newborn Infant Immediately After Birth

    Breastfeeding your baby immediately after birth is not only provides your baby with adequate nutrition until your breast milk comes in.  There are also benefits that help moms too.  When searching for a doctor, during your very first prenatal appointment find out if your midwife or doctor allows you to immediately breastfeed your baby during…