https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0 Description for expectant parents from a childbirth educator. en-us 2018-04-09 15:16:06 UTC 2018-04-09 15:46:11 UTC hello@padlet.com 18jellis https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249860978 The new mother may experience lochia, a discharge that continues several weeks after birth. They also may be really tired and use the bathroom more often. The uterus will also shrink. Emotionally, the parents may feel overwhelmed by the lifelong bond. It is important that both parents share their feelings. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249860978 18jellis https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249865953 A new father may be extremely tired from waking up to help the mother feed the child. Fathers may experience a physical strain by going to work and then carrying for the baby as soon as they get home. Once again, a father may experience a feeling of being overwhelmed with the new change. Talking with the significant other will help these problems. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249865953 18jellis https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249868672 A father may experience new roles by caring for the child. Fathers have a happier life when caring for their children. Families also develop better when they have supportive fathers. With involved fathers, children have higher self-esteem. Children learn different lessons and skills from their father than their mother. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249868672 18jellis https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249871618 Due to shortage of time and more responsibilities, they do not go by their normal morals. Many parents fear that they are not doing what a parent is supposed to do. By dividing the responsibilities, it can help the parents relationship and be less stressful. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249871618 18jellis https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249874520 The siblings may feel jealous that the parents are spending more time with the sibling than themselves. To prevent this, parents could include the sibling more in the baby's care to help with their self esteem. Parents could also spend more quality time with that child individually. Parents should also reward the older sibling for their mature actions. Parents should encourage the child to communicate their feelings. ]]> 2018-04-09 15:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/18jellis/w9olyl3zh8c0/wish/249874520