Newborn Baby's Skin Care
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Pre-Fatherhood
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Joy & Experience
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Permeable and vulnerable to bacteria.
Avoid skin care products with alcohol/fragrances.
Keep clean and dry. Select diaper to maintain dryness.
Diaper rash normally attributed to wet diaper.
Clean baby's skin with warm water after bowel.
Apply skin protection lotion after drying delicate skin before putting on a diaper.
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Usually don't prepare for childbirth.
Need to shower extra love and care for wife during pregnancy.
Husband to share and company wife for medical checkup.
Men need to learn prenatal care and child rearing.
Attending antenatal class with wife for 1st child.
Do housework to relief wife's burden Wife is usually temperamental during this period!
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Delivery Ward
During my 1st child delivery 3 years ago, I chased my husband out of the delivery ward. I simply don't want him to witness my suffering. My second child will be due in September 2000. I relented this round. The feeling was great to share the joy and suffering together in the delivery ward.
Carina .... March 2001
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Mother's Delivery Suitcase
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New Born Baby Checklist
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Husband Support - Delivery
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Items to standby on ninth month:
pyjamas,panties,bra,slipper
dress, lingerie, daily basics
documents for hospital admission
Others per local practice.
Sign of Labor
Tightening or contraction of uterus
Blood bleeding from the vagina
Breaking of amniotic sac; colourless fluid or greenish-brown in colour.
*Seek doctor advise immediately.
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Baby cot Baby laundry detergent
Baby vest, booties, nappies
Baby bottles, steriliser,milk power/breastfeed
Bath towels, lotion & powder
Cotton wool, blanket, etc.
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You play a very important role during labour.
Always stay beside your wife to give her mental support
You're part of the delivery team and her next-of-kin!
A memorable and joyful husband & wife experience!
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Pre-motherhood Precautions
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Pre-motherhood Ailments
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Signs Of Pregnancy
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Sexual relations seek doctor advice.
Enough rest and avoid strenuous activity.
8 hours of sleep each night Avoid tub bath to prevent accident.
If seek dental care, must inform dentist you're pregnant.
Clothing is comfortable and avoid tight garments.
Try to avoid long travelling trip during the early and late months of pregnancy
Good nutrition diet is important to support baby growth.
Never on diet to maintain good figure!
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Morning sickness usually disappears spontaneously.
If it persists, consult your gynaecologist.
Ankles start to swell with added weight from baby.
If possible, minimise walking activity. Still not comfortable, consult your gynaecologist.
Heaty throat - iron tablets is heaty and need to drink more water.
Consult gynaecologist/doctor immediately if bleed from the vagina.
Constipation is common. Drink more water, vegetables & fruits.
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First indication is a missed period.
Vomiting or morning sickness usually occurs from 2nd week.
Nipples become sensitive to touch.
Swelling of breasts and feeling pain.
Frequency of urine increases.
To confirm pregnancy, purchase a urine test kit from pharmacy or consult gynaecologist.
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