New Fathers From the earliest days of life a baby learns to trust, and form attachments to those who consistently and appropriately respond to their needs and cues. When fathers are able to hold, cuddle, bath, change, talk, sing and read to their baby, he learns about the ways the baby reacts to him. In turn the baby learns that their father is a person who will meet their needs. This learning, and the trust that develops, forms a bond or attachment between baby and father. The more involved a father can be with his child, the better the attachment between them will be, and the more the baby's development will benefit.
The different ways a father communicates with, holds and comforts his baby add to the baby's brain development. As babies learn to recognise their father's voice, hearing a voice they recognise can be very calming and reassuring for a baby. In the immediate period after birth babies are often very alert, and will be captivated by the people around them. This can be a special time for a father to begin his relationship with the baby by holding and talking to it.
Partner Support is also an important support and carer for a new mother. Often the father is the person who knows his partner best, and is able to predict her needs as she recovers from the birth and adjusts to her new role. Research indicates that breastfeeding is more successful when the father is committed to supporting the mother to breastfeed. The early days of parenting together are an important time for the relationship between parents as they adjust to the responsibilities and demands of having a child.
What are some of the practical ways partners could help a new mother?
Taking an active role in caring for the baby, bathing, changing, holding, singing or reading to, and comforting baby. Taking time to get to know the baby, learn about it's tired signs, ways of settling and the things that comfort it. Taking baby for a walk so that the mother can have a rest. Talking and finding ways to solve problems together. Supporting the mother's decision to breastfeed. Being aware of mother's stress and mental wellbeing, and supporting her to seek help if necessary. Indicators of post natal depression, can include being tearful and sad; unable to see the funny side of things; seems worried about not doing a good job, blaming herself if things don't go to plan; being overly worried about apparently small issues; sleeping a lot, or not sleeping well even when baby is asleep. If a father is concerned about his partner's health and wellbeing he could talk to the partner, another close family member, a friend, Midwife or Nurse and offering help can always help care for the baby.
Where can fathers get support?
Adjusting to the father role can feel overwhelming and tiring and there is a lot to learn, very quickly, so Fathers need support too. There are various ways fathers can get support. Talking with other Dads and sharing experiences. Dad's local support groups, Parenting education groups/antenatal group follow up courses, through the family doctor.
Adjusting to new roles as mums and dads adjust to the responsibilities and demands of caring for a child, their relationship moves into a new phase and may see a different side of their partner as they experience changes in their relationship with family and friends. May feel isolated from usual social networks, undergo financial reprioritisation, find that the experience may be different to the expectation, experience the reality of breastfeeding, wakeful nights and disrupted routines, experience a loss of spontaneity/freedom. Talking together before the baby is born is a good way to share each other's dreams and hopes for the baby. Talking can also help parents share the roles they envisage for themselves as parents and their ideas about parenting. Both parents can support each other by taking time to get to know the new baby and learning about its needs. Sharing the feelings and changes each notices can help parents understand each other's experience of parenting, and enable them to develop ways of being parents together.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Caring For Your Childs Teeth
Our teeth are precious and it is important to our health and wellbeing to have clean and well cared for teeth. It is essential to start caring for our teeth as early as possible. So, as a parent, what do you need to know about teeth, and how can you help your children keep their teeth strong and healthy?
Teething
The first time you'll be aware of your child's teeth is likely to be during 'teething'. As with all growth and development stages babies are individuals, and there is a range of normal teething. Most babies get their first tooth between six months and one year old, however some babies may begin teething as early as three or four months, while others may not have a tooth at fifteen months. The lower middle teeth are usually the first to appear. If your baby's first tooth hasn't appeared by the first birthday, or you are concerned about your baby's teething, you can contact the dental clinic.
Teething affects every baby differently. Many babies have no behaviour changes or signs of discomfort associated with teething, while others find teething painful and upsetting. Some of the signs of teething include dribbling, dribble rashes, flushed cheeks, changes to feeding patterns, different bowel motions and sometimes nappy rash (as a result of changes to bowel motions and urine).
If your baby has symptoms that persist for more than a few hours or has a fever, see your family doctor to ensure baby is not unwell.
If your baby is uncomfortable when teething you might like to try A teething gel from the pharmacist, or A teething ring to chew on, especially one that can be cooled in the fridge. Cold things to suck on, making sure they are clean and firm like chilled fruit. By wrapping fruit you can help prevent baby chewing off bits of fruit and choking
When babies are teething they might experiment with new ways of using their mouth. If you are breastfeeding and your baby starts to bite you, try taking your baby off the breast each time it bites, have a short break, then try again. Your baby will soon learn that it is going to miss out on breastfeeding if it keeps biting!
Caring for your child's first teeth
Your child's first teeth, or 'baby' teeth, are important for eating, and for developing speech. The first teeth keep space for the second adult teeth and also guide their development. Looking after the first teeth is a delicate balance between keeping them clean and treating them gently. A soft cloth, like muslin, with a very small smear of fluoride toothpaste can be a good way of cleaning these early teeth. By around 12 months you can start using a small soft-bristle toothbrush with a thin smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Teaching your child to brush their teeth
Children learn a lot by copying, so if you brush your teeth in morning and before going to bed at night, your child will quickly learn that this is part of a healthy routine. Children need help from an adult to clean their teeth until they are at least six years old. When you feel they are ready, some of the following might help to introduce them to brushing their own teeth:
If seeing into your child's mouth is difficult, try tilting their head slightly upward, sitting them on your lap or in a high chair - or for older children, stand behind them, allowing them to have a go at brushing their own teeth and then encouraging them to let you finish off.A pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste on the toothbrush is all that is needed. If you put the paste on the brush for your child you will be sure they don't use too much. Cleaning the teeth with a gentle circular motion is a good way to reach the entire tooth surface. Encourage your child to spit out the toothpaste as using too much toothpaste, or swallowing the toothpaste, can cause white speckles on the developing second teeth.
Using a fluoride toothpaste
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens teeth. It occurs naturally in all water supplies but is low in New Zealand water and in most areas fluoride is added to our tap water. Fluoride works in three ways to help protect our teeth from decay by, making teeth more resistant to decay by strengthening the tooth surface. Restricting the growth of the bacteria, which cause cavities. Helping to repair the early stages of tooth decay. Fluoride tablets are not recommended for young children even if your drinking water is not fluoridated, using a fluoride toothpaste is a good way help strengthen and clean teeth instead.
How can you help reduce dental decay?
Removing the sipper bottle of milk or juice if your child falls asleep while drinking, making water your child's main drink, apart from milk this is the best drink to give children. Diluting fruit juice with water (10mls of juice to 100 mils of water). When children drink from bottles and sippers their teeth are in contact with sugar for extended periods of time, be aware that this can cause decay. Keep high sugar foods for treats, try having them at the end of a meal, and keeping snacks between means as low in sugar as you can. Checking your child's teeth frequently. If you see any brown areas on your child's teeth see your local dental clinic or your dentist
Preventing tooth decay
Natural and added sugars in food and drinks can result in dental decay, which can cause holes in teeth. The bacteria in the plaque on teeth use the sugars to make acid, which begins to dissolve the surface of the teeth.Eating a lot of sugary foods - such as biscuits, muesli bars, dried fruit and sweets, and drinking sugary drinks like fizzy and fruit juice increases the chances of developing dental decay.
Teething
The first time you'll be aware of your child's teeth is likely to be during 'teething'. As with all growth and development stages babies are individuals, and there is a range of normal teething. Most babies get their first tooth between six months and one year old, however some babies may begin teething as early as three or four months, while others may not have a tooth at fifteen months. The lower middle teeth are usually the first to appear. If your baby's first tooth hasn't appeared by the first birthday, or you are concerned about your baby's teething, you can contact the dental clinic.
Teething affects every baby differently. Many babies have no behaviour changes or signs of discomfort associated with teething, while others find teething painful and upsetting. Some of the signs of teething include dribbling, dribble rashes, flushed cheeks, changes to feeding patterns, different bowel motions and sometimes nappy rash (as a result of changes to bowel motions and urine).
If your baby has symptoms that persist for more than a few hours or has a fever, see your family doctor to ensure baby is not unwell.
If your baby is uncomfortable when teething you might like to try A teething gel from the pharmacist, or A teething ring to chew on, especially one that can be cooled in the fridge. Cold things to suck on, making sure they are clean and firm like chilled fruit. By wrapping fruit you can help prevent baby chewing off bits of fruit and choking
When babies are teething they might experiment with new ways of using their mouth. If you are breastfeeding and your baby starts to bite you, try taking your baby off the breast each time it bites, have a short break, then try again. Your baby will soon learn that it is going to miss out on breastfeeding if it keeps biting!
Caring for your child's first teeth
Your child's first teeth, or 'baby' teeth, are important for eating, and for developing speech. The first teeth keep space for the second adult teeth and also guide their development. Looking after the first teeth is a delicate balance between keeping them clean and treating them gently. A soft cloth, like muslin, with a very small smear of fluoride toothpaste can be a good way of cleaning these early teeth. By around 12 months you can start using a small soft-bristle toothbrush with a thin smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Teaching your child to brush their teeth
Children learn a lot by copying, so if you brush your teeth in morning and before going to bed at night, your child will quickly learn that this is part of a healthy routine. Children need help from an adult to clean their teeth until they are at least six years old. When you feel they are ready, some of the following might help to introduce them to brushing their own teeth:
If seeing into your child's mouth is difficult, try tilting their head slightly upward, sitting them on your lap or in a high chair - or for older children, stand behind them, allowing them to have a go at brushing their own teeth and then encouraging them to let you finish off.A pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste on the toothbrush is all that is needed. If you put the paste on the brush for your child you will be sure they don't use too much. Cleaning the teeth with a gentle circular motion is a good way to reach the entire tooth surface. Encourage your child to spit out the toothpaste as using too much toothpaste, or swallowing the toothpaste, can cause white speckles on the developing second teeth.
Using a fluoride toothpaste
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens teeth. It occurs naturally in all water supplies but is low in New Zealand water and in most areas fluoride is added to our tap water. Fluoride works in three ways to help protect our teeth from decay by, making teeth more resistant to decay by strengthening the tooth surface. Restricting the growth of the bacteria, which cause cavities. Helping to repair the early stages of tooth decay. Fluoride tablets are not recommended for young children even if your drinking water is not fluoridated, using a fluoride toothpaste is a good way help strengthen and clean teeth instead.
How can you help reduce dental decay?
Removing the sipper bottle of milk or juice if your child falls asleep while drinking, making water your child's main drink, apart from milk this is the best drink to give children. Diluting fruit juice with water (10mls of juice to 100 mils of water). When children drink from bottles and sippers their teeth are in contact with sugar for extended periods of time, be aware that this can cause decay. Keep high sugar foods for treats, try having them at the end of a meal, and keeping snacks between means as low in sugar as you can. Checking your child's teeth frequently. If you see any brown areas on your child's teeth see your local dental clinic or your dentist
Preventing tooth decay
Natural and added sugars in food and drinks can result in dental decay, which can cause holes in teeth. The bacteria in the plaque on teeth use the sugars to make acid, which begins to dissolve the surface of the teeth.Eating a lot of sugary foods - such as biscuits, muesli bars, dried fruit and sweets, and drinking sugary drinks like fizzy and fruit juice increases the chances of developing dental decay.
Monday, July 28, 2008
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Your New Baby, Blogging, and Modern Motherhood
For the mother of a new baby, blogging is likely to bethe last thing on her mind. Taking care of an infant is analmost incredible amount of work, and betweenchanging diapers and putting the final touches on thenursery, it seems unrealistic to imagine that there wouldbe time left over for any mother to blog. However, agrowing number of new moms are joining theblogosphere to share their experiences during thisexciting time of life. There is a whole range of benefitsthat new mothers can reap from blogging, and thespectrum covers everything from getting through thenight to helping distant relatives feel closer.
Among the reasons why, for a mom dealing with thehassles and triumphs of a baby, blogging is a great idea,is that having a blog about motherhood is a great way toblow off some steam. Babies often have very erraticsleep patterns that leave parents up at odd hours of thenight, and sometimes the best way to fill those hours ison the internet. Many new moms turn to television tohelp them weather these dawn vigils, but by bloggingthrough the night moms can turn what feels like asomewhat depressing situation into an actively positiveand productive one.
Another reason why new moms often find bloggingvery satisfying is that it helps them to be a part of acommunity. For moms who are not able to successfullyjuggle a full social life with the very tough demands oftaking care of a new baby, blogging can be a great wayto stave off the isolation that sometimes comes with thisstage of life. A baby requires constant attention, and itcan be difficult to attend social gatherings or eventswhen you are responsible for an infant. Luckily, theblogosphere is full of other moms in the same situation,and by chatting with them it is possible to overcomesome of the loneliness that many new mothers aresurprised to encounter.
Of course, for a mom with an adorable new baby,blogging can be as much about celebration as it is aboutnecessity. Having a blog about living with a new childcan give mothers the chance to reflect on how powerfuland warm the sensation of motherhood is, andsometimes sharing the triumphs of this unique time canmake them even sweeter. A blog is a great way to keepfriends and family updated with news about your baby'sfirst words or first steps, and with new technology it iseasier than ever to make photos and video clips a part ofyour blog, so you can give far-away relatives the chanceto feel much more involved in your child's life.
Among the reasons why, for a mom dealing with thehassles and triumphs of a baby, blogging is a great idea,is that having a blog about motherhood is a great way toblow off some steam. Babies often have very erraticsleep patterns that leave parents up at odd hours of thenight, and sometimes the best way to fill those hours ison the internet. Many new moms turn to television tohelp them weather these dawn vigils, but by bloggingthrough the night moms can turn what feels like asomewhat depressing situation into an actively positiveand productive one.
Another reason why new moms often find bloggingvery satisfying is that it helps them to be a part of acommunity. For moms who are not able to successfullyjuggle a full social life with the very tough demands oftaking care of a new baby, blogging can be a great wayto stave off the isolation that sometimes comes with thisstage of life. A baby requires constant attention, and itcan be difficult to attend social gatherings or eventswhen you are responsible for an infant. Luckily, theblogosphere is full of other moms in the same situation,and by chatting with them it is possible to overcomesome of the loneliness that many new mothers aresurprised to encounter.
Of course, for a mom with an adorable new baby,blogging can be as much about celebration as it is aboutnecessity. Having a blog about living with a new childcan give mothers the chance to reflect on how powerfuland warm the sensation of motherhood is, andsometimes sharing the triumphs of this unique time canmake them even sweeter. A blog is a great way to keepfriends and family updated with news about your baby'sfirst words or first steps, and with new technology it iseasier than ever to make photos and video clips a part ofyour blog, so you can give far-away relatives the chanceto feel much more involved in your child's life.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
How To Pick Your Babies Gender
Here is some of what you’ll learn
The Simple Science Of Conception, And, how you can manipulate that science to your advantage to have a baby boy or baby girl (specifically) to complete your family.
How to make easy changes to your diet that stack the odds dramatically in your favor and supercharge your odds of conceiving the baby of your dreams.
Why some couples are far more likely to have baby’s of a specific gender, and how you can use that information to bend mother nature to your will and choose the gender of your baby.
Why it’s not a good idea for a woman to achieve orgasm during sex if you’re trying for a baby girl.
How any woman can easily boost her fertility and enjoy doing it. And how to boost your fertility for a boy or girl specifically.
How to understand, use and manipulate vaginal PH levels to conceive (specifically) the baby boy or baby girl of your dreams.
Why "X" chromosome sperm will always result in the conception of a girl. And "Y" chromosome sperm will always result in a boy. And how you can control what "gender" of sperm achieves fertilization inside you to choose the gender of your choice.
Why sex at certain times in your fertility cycle is almost certain to result in a baby girl or boy (Specifically) and how to use this knowledge to choose your baby’s gender naturally.
The very best ways to tell when you are ovulating, and how use that knowledge to conceive a child of the gender of your choice.
Why the "spooning" or spoon position is the best position if you want to have a baby girl. And what positions are best for the conception of a boy.
What specific types of foods you should eat (and why) to change your body chemistry and dramatically influence gender selection, naturally preparing your body to receive fertilization of specifically the gender you choose.
Why it is essential to know when you are ovulating - Regardless of what you may have heard before. And how to use that knowledge to choose your baby’s gender.
The Simple Science Of Conception, And, how you can manipulate that science to your advantage to have a baby boy or baby girl (specifically) to complete your family.
How to make easy changes to your diet that stack the odds dramatically in your favor and supercharge your odds of conceiving the baby of your dreams.
Why some couples are far more likely to have baby’s of a specific gender, and how you can use that information to bend mother nature to your will and choose the gender of your baby.
Why it’s not a good idea for a woman to achieve orgasm during sex if you’re trying for a baby girl.
How any woman can easily boost her fertility and enjoy doing it. And how to boost your fertility for a boy or girl specifically.
How to understand, use and manipulate vaginal PH levels to conceive (specifically) the baby boy or baby girl of your dreams.
Why "X" chromosome sperm will always result in the conception of a girl. And "Y" chromosome sperm will always result in a boy. And how you can control what "gender" of sperm achieves fertilization inside you to choose the gender of your choice.
Why sex at certain times in your fertility cycle is almost certain to result in a baby girl or boy (Specifically) and how to use this knowledge to choose your baby’s gender naturally.
The very best ways to tell when you are ovulating, and how use that knowledge to conceive a child of the gender of your choice.
Why the "spooning" or spoon position is the best position if you want to have a baby girl. And what positions are best for the conception of a boy.
What specific types of foods you should eat (and why) to change your body chemistry and dramatically influence gender selection, naturally preparing your body to receive fertilization of specifically the gender you choose.
Why it is essential to know when you are ovulating - Regardless of what you may have heard before. And how to use that knowledge to choose your baby’s gender.
Real home recipes for douches that change your vaginal PH and boost your chances of success. The very same douches that are being sold for over $400 in gender selection kits.
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