https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n Chapter 12 en-us 2018-04-09 15:17:24 UTC 2024-11-23 00:59:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/249861788 You will notice that you are very tired and have a discharge coming from the vagina. This discharge is called lochia. It is just the discharge of blood, tissue and mucus and it is completely normal. This lasts for several weeks after birth. Frequent urination also occurs. The uterus will shrink and you may feel the contractions of the shrinking uterus. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/249861788 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/249870426 4-6 weeks after birth the mother has a postnatal appointment for a physical examination. The obstetrician who delivered your baby should be the one to do this. You will be checked to see if your uterus is shrinking back to normal. If you got a c-section or episiotomy it is checked to see if it is healing correctly.]]> 2018-04-09 15:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/249870426 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250819749 Emotions of the mother are unsteady following birth. Postpartum Blues can happen which is when the mother uncontrollably feels sad for no reason. This can happen within days of giving birth. Talking with a doctor about these feelings can help.]]> 2018-04-11 16:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250819749 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250822494 Father should be prepared to stay up all night at times with the baby. The father will have to go to work and do all things that he usually does however, on only a few hours of sleep. This can be a tough adjustment for fathers. For the emotional part of it, the father can feel confidence in giving care to the baby. However, the father might feel left out because the mother and the baby get most of the attention from others.]]> 2018-04-11 17:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250822494 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825359 2018-04-11 17:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825359 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825383 2018-04-11 17:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825383 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825418 2018-04-11 17:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825418 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825492 2018-04-11 17:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250825492 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250827793 Fathers tend to become more caring and giving as they get older. A supportive father can help a family be better and more strong. Children need involved fathers. It helps children do better in school and do better socially. Ways a father can connect with their children is doing household things with them and sharing activities with them. ]]> 2018-04-11 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250827793 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250952845 Having a baby can put a damper on time spent with your significant other. It is important to make time for your loved one. Discuss important things such as expenses on the baby. Talking about your future with your significant other. A good way to communicate better with your significant other is to share your views and ideas about certain things. Communication makes a happy relationship]]> 2018-04-11 23:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250952845 18rstorey https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250953269 If you have had a child already and have had another one it is important to make sure that the sibling of that baby is involved just as much as you are. Ways to get the sibling involved is have them help you feed the baby or just helping you take care of the baby. Always make sure you still give attention to the sibling of your baby or else they will feel neglected. The sibling will most likely have different behavior since their environment has changed and that is completely normal; handle it with a calm manner and it will eventually stop.]]> 2018-04-11 23:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/18rstorey/19w5no49ju9n/wish/250953269