https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw en-us 2018-03-05 19:51:55 UTC 2025-12-24 06:57:16 UTC hello@padlet.com katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238841184 - Foster a loser relationship between spouses
- Promote the father's involvement in pregnancy, labor, and delivery
- Allow the couple to meet other expectant parents
- Answer expectant parents' questions
- Build the confidence of the expectant parents by encouraging them to discuss their fears as well as expectations about the upcoming birth
- Teach both partners how to control the woman's pain through breathing, relaxation, and coaching techniques
- Provide a successful, pleasant, and less-stressful labor]]> 2018-03-06 19:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238841184 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238841952 - At a Hospital
- At a Birth Center
- At Home

]]> 2018-03-06 19:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238841952 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842234 - Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies
Baby Furniture 
Diapers
Baby clothes
-Other Equipment and Supplies
Mealtime
Bath Time
Bedtime
Travel Time]]> 2018-03-06 19:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842234 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842417 Benefits of Breast Feeding
-The newborn receives colostrum from the breasts for a few days before the milk “comes in”. 
-The breast’s adjust the quantity & rate of milk production to meet the baby’s needs. 
-The baby is less likely to overheat, to have constipation or diarrhea, or to have allergic reactions. 
-Breast milk is always available, sterile & the right temperature. There is nothing to buy or prepare. 
-Close physical contact is emotionally satisfying for the baby & mother. 
-Nursing helps the mother’s uterus return more rapidly to its normal size & position. 
Benefits of Formula-Feeding
-The nutritive value or formula never varies. What the mother eats or drinks, the medications she takes, or her state of mind does not affect the milk supply. 
-Several types of formula are available & suitable for most babies. Some formulas require very little preparation. 
-The quantity of food the baby eats can be measured. 
-Both father & mother can experience the emotional satisfaction of feeding their baby. 
-The mother is not tied down by the baby’s feeding schedule. She can resume  her career or other activities sooner. ]]> 2018-03-06 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842417 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842669 Before deciding to have children, the couple should discuss who’s going to take care of the child the majority of the time. If both parents in the couple work, they could hire a nanny or babysitter to help. If not, they could both work together to help. Usually one parent will stay home and raise the child while the other works.]]> 2018-03-06 19:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238842669 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238843503 Wills & Beneficiaries
Parents need to prepare a will & name a guardian for their child. Dying intestate (without a will) means the courts will make the decisions for the parents. Parents can appoint a guardian for the child & another person or bank-trust department to handle the financial matters of the estate. When planning wills, parents also need to think about their life insurance & investments. They will add their child’s name as a beneficiary to their life insurance policies. 
Birth Certificates & Social Security 
Parents will need to apply for a birth certificate & a social security number for their baby. They will need the baby’s social security number for claiming dependent exemptions & child-care tax credits on tax forms. 
Health Insurance 
To obtain health insurance coverage for their child, parents need to call their insurance provider about the process for enrolling their child. If each parents has a different policy, check the coverage & costs for including a child on each policy before making a decision. This decision needs to be made months before the birth so parents can choose the baby’s doctor with insurance in mind. Parents will make the final call to the insurance company after the child’s birth. ]]> 2018-03-06 19:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238843503 katyargo24 https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238851967 Life for the parents will likely “turn upside down” for a few weeks before childbirth & after they bring the child home. Organization is the secret to preventing chaos. 
- Prepare to leave work 
- Begin cleaning the home before the last trimester 
- Prepare & freeze foods for a few meals 
- Confirm child care plans 
- Write “thank you” notes 
- Choose birth announcements cards 
- Double-check on needed items for the baby 
- Make care arrangements for other children,pets & home 
- Pack bags for the hospital or birthing center ]]> 2018-03-06 19:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katyargo24/3i6yi2e0sgjw/wish/238851967