It should be a gynecologist/obstetrician (GYN/OB), these are doctors who are trained in the care and education of pregnant women and the birth of babies.
Perhaps you have co-workers or friends who can recommend a doctor for you. Make sure the doctors are easy to find on network. I you are new in town, browse the doctor’s websites and read the different offerings, philosophy other patients’ comments and reviews. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists could help you to find an OB/GYN in your area.
In the first trimester screening will be a combination of fetal ultrasound and material blood testing. This test helps determine if the fetus has certain birth defects.
In the second trimester you will do the multiple marker, it’s a test that includes multiple blood tests.
In the third trimester you take the test for group B streptococcus (GBS). Group B strep is an infection you can transmit to your baby during childbirth. A test of your cervical mucus can be used to determine if you have GBS.
Most women gain somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds (11.5 to 16 kilograms) during pregnancy. It is normal to gain 2 to 4 pounds (1 to 2 kilograms) during the first trimester, and then 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) a week for the rest of the pregnancy.
Prepare your body for labour and birth by try positions that can help with labour. Try perineal massages to reduce the risk of damage your area of perineum during birth. Stay active, if you can and your doctor don’t say something else, to help your baby’s position. Learn different ways that help you to deal with labour pain.
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Take care of your healthy during your pregnancy. Don’t drink alcohol, don’t smoke. Be sure to get enough folic acid, which you can find in specific supplements or in these foods; dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, asparagus, broccoli, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts), peanuts, sunflower seed, fresh fruits, fresh fruit juices, whole grains. Stay physically active. And be sure to drink enough water, at least 2.5 liters a day.
If any of the following sings occur, you should go to a health center as soon as possible:
Normally you should feed the baby every 2 to 4 hours, some babies are fed more, like every hour, this will called cluster feeding. It is also normal to have a break from 4 to 5 hours, because your baby is sleeping.
Typically, you breastfeed your baby on one side or both breast for about 20 minutes. The baby will take about 5 to 10 minute on each side.
Use calming bedtime routine. When you see your baby getting sleepy but still awake, put your baby in his bed. Also if you see sings of tiredness, like when your baby rub his eyes. Give your baby time to calm down and settle down, maybe you can give your baby a pacifier. Try to repeat this process at almost the same time, or whenever you see him getting tired.
My baby is soothed and connected by your touch and voice. You will need to change the diapers 8 to 10 times per day and seeing your baby is growing and gaining weight. Your baby will be quiet and attentive a few times each day. He will turn to new sounds, new colors, new forms and movements. Your baby will make eye contact and smile at you.
To strengthen the connection between my baby and me do breastfeed, bottle-feed, hold your baby especially skin to skin, when you can. Do eye contact and see how he react, respond to your baby when he cries. Find out where your baby is ticklish, always be sensitiv. Talk to your baby, maybe read a sweet book, or sing something for him.
All babies should get first shot of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours after birth. At 1 to 2 months your baby should receive vaccines to protect him from the following diseases: Hepatitis B (HepB) (2nd dose) Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (Pertussis) DTaP) (1st dose) Haemophilus influezae type b disease (Hib) 1st dose)
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/by-age/newborn-birth.html
Make sure your home is “baby proof”, that means don’t leave your baby unattended in the bath, even for a few seconds. Make sure that your baby cannot fall off the couch, changing table or bed (you can use an “U-pillow” or special pillow for babies). To keep your baby balanced, use safe sleep habits. And keep detergents out of reach.
It is normal for your newborn to cry 2 hours a day. A “crying baby” is decelerated, a baby that cries even when fed or the diapers are fresh, when all needs are met and it’s still crying. Check with your doctor first if your baby has any allergies or medical conditions. It could be that your baby has an indigestion.
Still try to be as soft and relaxed as possible. Perhaps bathing the baby, giving a gentle massage, creating routine bedtimes could help.
!ATTENTION: NEVER SHAKE THE BABY!
This case happens very rare. The biggest possibility for this case occurs at the age from 2 to 4 months. From the 6th month the risk decreases and becomes smaller.
Signs for the disease:
Make sure your baby doesn’t sleep on his stomach, as lying on his stomach poses the biggest risk of SIDS.
Optimal prevention:
Be sure to visit your doctor if your baby develops any of the following:
There could also be a higher risk if the baby is underweight after birth. Talk to your baby doctor for more information.