Today's guest post is adapted from the book Expecting 411 By Ari Brown MD and Michele Hakakha MD. Dr. Michele Hakakha is an award-winning obstetrician/gynecologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Ari Brown, ...
Category Archives: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Baby Hospital Bag – A Simple Guide to Packing a Labor or Maternity Bag
First time moms and dads will benefit from being prepared for the big day by packing the baby hospital bag. Here is a checklist of maternity hospital bag essentials that will make the first few days with a newborn baby happy and memorable.
Dad’s Side of the Fence During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, men and women have different approaches to certain things. And we don’t understand why a crib needs to be assembled when the baby isn’t going to be born for another 12 weeks.
Write a Letter to Your Wife Over the Course of her Pregnancy
When I found out my wife was pregnant with our third child, I began writing her a letter. Over nine months I added to it, and as we read it over our two-day stay in the hospital with our new baby she told me that it was the best gift I could have given her.
How to Incorporate Eggs Into Your Pregnancy Diet
The Brewer Diet for Pregnancy, which many child birth educators and practitioners recommend, suggests eating two eggs each day of your pregnancy. Nine months of this can get old fast. How can you include eggs without tiring of them?
Breast Milk is Better Than Formula
Formula is okay to give to kids with no other alternative, but the health benefits of breast feeding far surpass the expensive convenience and influx of dirty diapers formula feeding offers.
What to do When Baby is Crying
When your baby is crying he or she is trying to tell you something. Attending to her basic needs will almost always make her feel better.
How to be Your Wife’s Birth Advocate During Labor
Medical staff can sometimes seem as though they are pressuring women during child labor. A husband can help his wife and child by serving as her greatest advocate.
Five Great Gifts for New Moms – Thoughtful and Useful Presents for New Mothers
New mothers are often tired, exhausted and in need of some pampering and relaxation. Welcome a new baby into the home with a simple yet thoughtful gift for the new mom as well. Here are some great gift ideas for new moms to help them feel better, happier and more relaxed.
Getting Started Nursing Your Baby-Benefits and Need to Know Information
An overview of breastfeeding with simple nursing tips for mom and techniques for keeping your baby healthy. Learn why colostrum is so important, how to deal with engorgement and what to do if your newborn has mild jaundice.
