Doctors and midwives have been trying for centuries to find a way to ease labor pains during childbirth. Lamaze and other relaxation techniques can help take the edge off of the intense pain of contractions during labor, but sometimes childbirth doesn’t go as we expect or plan. Even if you are adamant that you do ...
When we had our first child in 1988, the Lamaze method for child birthing was in full vogue. My husband and I went to several classes, pillows under our arm (the badge of Lamaze members). The classes were comfortable and intimate and the instructors encouraging. I enjoyed the laughs, the camaraderie and the kindly advice. ...
The days before your new baby comes can be the best, but they also can be very stressful for you and your partner, especially if you still have a lot of things to accomplish in order to make ends meet. Many new parents realize they have to not only check out the hospital and fill ...
Encourage the development of a baby’s skills by providing toys with high-contrst colors including black and white, various textures and soft rattles or sounds. Here are the best toys for babies up to six months old. 1. Taggies by Taggies, Inc. When you hand an infant a toy the part their tiny hands will immediately ...
Chances are when you hear the phrase “Lamaze Class” your simple mind conjures up images of pregnant women sitting around in a circle, breathing fast and pretending to push. Pop Culture, television, and other forms of entertainment have done a great job of misrepresenting what Lamaze class really is. Many men and even some women ...
The two most popular methods of natural pain relief during labor are the Bradley Method and Lamaze, and each has its strength and weakness at curbing pain. Speaking as someone who has tried both, I know which was much more effective in my case, though everyone is different and the other one may be more ...
The Bradley natural childbirth method was started by Dr. Robert A. Bradley over thirty years ago. The Bradley method recognized that women are mammals and should be allowed to labor such as other animals do. The role of the Doctor is minimized and the father steps in to help coach with the delivery. The mother ...
Preparing for a baby’s arrival is quite an event in itself. There are so many things to get done, baby items to purchase, and then there are all the questions that new moms have concerning what exactly is going to happen during childbirth. Childbirth classes are an excellent idea for any new mom, especially first-time ...
Lamaze Spin and Explore Garden Gym is a relatively new toy, unique in concept. The toy has two main parts, and some secondary parts with no assembly required. The first part is a plastic base that spins. The base is round and topped by a spinning part that is oval in shape and covered with ...
Welcome to my gift ideas list for blind or low-vision preschoolers. As the mother of a blind child, I know how difficult it can be to find the best toys that meet the needs of your child and your budget. Though all toys that I’ve listed would work for low-vision children, I’ve paid particular attention ...