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Your first trimester is now behind you, and you are likely feeling better. Morning sickness may have eased up, and you may be thinking, I’ve got this! Your baby is growing rapidly, and you might even be starting to sport a cute, little baby bump. The second trimester is often the most comfortable time for
Pregnancy can be a confusing time when it comes to your emotions. One minute you’re happy and overjoyed, and the next minute you may feel irritable or sad. And then, before you know it, your mood is swinging back the other way! Before you were pregnant, your emotions were likely more even-keeled. But now,
There is so much to consider when you are pregnant. Your entire lifestyle changes! You now must carefully consider what products you use when cleaning your home, what foods you eat, and whether you should have that morning cup-o’-joe! You may even have some habits that will have to change or activities you will have
From conception to birth, your baby embarks on an incredible nine-month journey. She is developing and growing from her own genetic blueprints. Even though you haven’t met her yet, you can start bonding with her while she is still growing in your womb. Learn about her incredible journey and how you and she are connected
You are moving into your third trimester, and you’re feeling very pregnant. Your baby is getting bigger, and you can feel her moving and kicking. What is going on in there?! While your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby, you are likely feeling more tired, but also strangely energized. You have a baby
Eye contact is considerably more important to us throughout our lives than we may imagine. Even as infants, it is key to the process of establishing emotional bonds with family. This lesson explores the development that is supported and the bonding that is encouraged through the intentional use of up-close eye contact.
The basic needs of most babies are the same, but each baby has a unique temperament. This lesson looks at the different types of temperament and helps you understand the natural differences that can be cherished in each child.
Women are often taught to consider the needs of others before their own. After giving birth, it is critical for a woman to take good care of herself so that she is better equipped to care for her newborn. Things like postpartum healing, rest, nutrition, exercise, and knowing how to handle the baby blues help
The first hours, days, and weeks with your newborn baby can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn and know! What will my baby look like? What is normal? What kind of behaviors can I expect? Should my baby really sleep so much? Why does my baby cry so much? Is it colic? What
Caring for an infant does not require vast amounts of training or an advanced degree. Caring for an infant simply requires a dedicated parent willing to respond to a child’s needs in appropriate ways. This lesson provides standard techniques of care that will help parents provide for their infant’s day-to-day hygiene needs.
Many less-common but important topics of infant care are often not discussed, particularly from a researched and documented position. This lesson will provide mothers with information on a variety of less-common subjects that are important to the well-being of their children. Some of these include how to hold a newborn, techniques for soothing a crying
We will reschedule at a later date. So you found out that you are a dad! What next? This class will walk you through how you can support and care for mom and baby from pregnancy to the birth to what happens after they are born. Lunch will be provided.
