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Umbilical
Cord Care |
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A newborn umbilical cord is a stump of 1-2
cm long with a plastic clamp attache Within
one day the umbilical cord which was shiny
and moist at birth will shrivel up, turn crusty
and darken in..
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Your
FIRST Prenatal Visit |
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In your first visit lots of questions will
be asked as your doctor will want to know
as much about you as possible. It is the most
comprehensive visit in comparison to the other
visits..
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Eye
Care |
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There are no tears when a newborn cries.
This is because the baby's tear ducts have
yet to mature (tear ducts tend to mature at
about 6 weeks). And because of this..
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Ear
Care |
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Ears too are prone to infection if you
are not careful. When cleaning you should
ensure water does not enter baby's ears. It
is also not necessary to poke and clean in
areas..
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Understanding
Immunization |
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Vaccines that have been developed so far
are against infections that are serious and
contagious; the more children are vaccinated
the better protected our population becomes..
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Swaddling
Your Baby |
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Swaddling offers a newborn baby warmth and
security - a snug wrap feels like a big hug
to that tiny body. A good wrap is not a surefire
way of calming a colicky baby but it does
make carrying the little one..
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Infant
Massage |
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Massaging your baby is a great way to bond
with her and calm and settle her. It also
offers plenty of health benefits. You can
start your baby from about 2 weeks..
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