The smart e-newsletter for Miyuki Maddox's first year!
Hi Pearl! Have you noticed yellow or brownish patches of skin on Miyuki Maddox's
head or around her eyebrows? The appearance of these thick, crusty clusters of
cells is known as cradle cap and is simply the result of Miyuki Maddox's skin
glands producing too much of a waxy, oily substance called sebum.
Click here
to read more about cradle cap.
In week 3 we explore...
- Your Post-Pregnancy Body - Baby Blues
- Your New Baby - Growth Charts, Birthmarks, and a Schedule
- Your Baby Journal - The Baby Blues
- Expecting Again? Win FREE Cord Blood Banking
- The Right Start
- A Quote Worth Repeating - By Louis Pasteur
- This Week's E-poll - The Blues?
- Tips from the Trenches - Natural Wipes
- Links to Other Features
Your Post-Pregnancy Body
Pearl, the joy of a new baby can be overshadowed at times by overwhelming
feelings of anxiety and sadness. If these baby blues get a hold of you from time
to time, be gentle with yourself and take solace in the fact that most women
experience some mild depression after the birth of a child.
However, if the blues don't go away after a couple of weeks or get worse, you
may have a more serious condition called postpartum depression.
Click here
to read more about the baby blues and postpartum depression.
If you are breastfeeding, be sure you are drinking enough water and eating a
balanced diet. It takes a lot of energy to feed your little bundle! To produce
plenty of milk for your baby, you should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water
a day and consume an extra 300 to 500 calories.
Your New Baby
At three weeks, Miyuki Maddox may start digging her heels into whatever surface
she is lying on, testing her legs a bit. Her eyesight is still limited, but she
loves making eye contact with you, especially while nursing. She should also be
gaining back her birth weight now so you can check her percentile on our growth
charts.
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to access our growth charts.
Miyuki Maddox will probably stay on her own schedule for a while, so allow
Miyuki Maddox to decide when she wants to eat and sleep. When she's upset,
womb-like sounds will help calm her. Also try patting Miyuki Maddox gently on
the back or bottom to the beat of your heart; these familiar rhythms are still
fresh in her mind and will help to relax her. Rocking is also very calming to
Miyuki Maddox - if you haven't invested in a rocking chair, it may be a
worthwhile addition to the nursery. She will continue to enjoy any and all
skin-to-skin cuddling, especially when she is nursing. Dads are great in this
area (the skin-to-skin contact. . . not so much the breastfeeding). The quick
removal of a shirt and a cozy blanket may be all that's needed to lull Miyuki
Maddox off to sleep.
Click here
to read more about your newborn's schedule.
Click here
to read more about rocking chairs.
Does Miyuki Maddox have a birthmark? Many babies are born with these usually
harmless marks. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors -
including cafe au lait spots, port wine stains, Hemangioma, Mongolian spots,
angel kisses, and stork bites - and may be found anywhere on your baby's body.
Some birthmarks are visible at birth, while others may not show up for several
days or weeks after. Many marks go away on their own in the first few years of
life; although some are permanent, and may even grow larger or darker as your
child ages.
Your Baby Journal
Pearl, it's important to remember that any sad feelings you may be experiencing
might be caused by your hormones adjusting to post-pregnancy levels. The baby
blues are very common among new mothers and you may feel better if you
acknowledge and express these feelings. Writing about how you feel is often a
good emotional release. Use your journal to write about any fears or sadness you
are feeling right now. Take a moment to write today.
Click here to access your journal.
Be sure to add all your new baby pictures to your photo album and share with
your friends and family.
Click here to access your photo album.
Expecting Again? Win FREE Cord Blood Banking
Storing your baby's potentially lifesaving cord blood stem cells provides you
with a powerful medical resource that may be used to cure many severe illnesses
for you, your child and loved ones. If youre expecting, or know someone who is,
take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Enter now to win Free Cord Blood Banking from Cord Blood Registry - The Name to
Trust!
Click here to enter!
The Right Start
For more than 16 years, parents have trusted The Right Start to offer the
newest, highest-quality, and safest products for their infants and young
children. Their experienced buyers have searched the world to find the best,
most innovative and unique products available.
Click Here
A Quote Worth Repeating
"When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what
he is, and respect for what he may become."
- Louis Pasteur
This Week's E-poll
Are you experiencing the baby blues?
A Tip from the Trenches
Many babies have sensitive skin and can have a reaction to the chemicals found
in most commercial baby wipes. If your baby gets a rash from these wipes, try
using cosmetic facial pads and water. You can keep pre-soaked pads in a small,
re-sealable bag and carry them with you. They're gentle, inexpensive, and
effective.
Links to Other Features
Click here to check out the lists to organize your life.
Click here for more helpful baby resources.
Click here to see what's new with the moms and babies in your Birth Club.
Until next week,
Catherine
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