Treating Common Childhood Illnesses and Treatment
Any illness in a child is different from, and more serious than, the same illness in an adult because the immune system is not fully developed. Getting familiar with the advice in these pages will help you take prompt action if your child feels sick.
EARS
Ear infections are common in children because their eustachian tubes (the […]
Sleep and Wakefullness in Child
Many two-year-olds periodically wake up during the night. If your child is one of them, this may be distressing for you and your partner, but it is both usual and normal, and you should never deny your child love, comfort, and affection because of this. There may be some obvious problem that causes your child […]
RESCUE BREATHING FOR AN INFANT
If your infanthas stopped breathing
Open the airway
Lay your child down on his back on a firm surface. Your child’s tongue may fall back on the rear of his throat when he is unconscious and on his hack. To move the tongue up and away from the throat, place two fingers under his l’hin and […]
Dealing With Labor Pain
Most women are apprehensive about how they will handle labor pain. If this is your first baby it’s very hard to imagine what it will be like. The subject of labor pain and pain relief can be highly emotional. You may want to avoid all possible medical pain relief, and with support some women find […]
Are you pregnant? Switch to Contact Lenses
Many moms choose to switch to contact lenses when their new baby arrives. Contact lenses aren’t clumsy like glasses and have no bulky frames, and they don’t get in the way when you want to kiss your baby. Also, you won’t drop them when chasing your child across the floor.
Wearing contacts is also a very […]
Birthing Choices
Here are some questions to think about with your partner and to ask your physician or midwife. They relate to a variety of decisions about birth. Generally, when a woman and her partner have no preference, the physician or midwife will do what she or he is accustomed to doing. Therefore, it is good to […]