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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this
true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? And....Does anyone know of a really good book on =91=91caring for a newborn=92=92 ty.....Christine/ ...Chloe Rose.....EDD....May 21st...04... Possible Melani Rose...i'll have to wait and see her...lol.. undecided in Pa... |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:58:37 -0500 (EST),
(Christine) wrote: I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? I have had 2, and I have never heard of that. And....Does anyone know of a really good book on ‘‘caring for a newborn’’ My favorite is _Natural Childcare_ by Elayne T. Brightlight, PhD (ISBN 0 9096 0863 6). -- Daye Momma to Jayan and Leopold See Jayan and Leo: http://www.aloofhosting.com/jayleo/ |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
The Baby Book by William and Martha Sears answered just about every
single question we had as new parents. I highly recommend it! -Karen, mom to Henry 3 1/2 and someone due 4/24/04...where is that book, anyway?...- |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
Christine wrote: I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? When my mother was having children (I was born in 1953), the doctor told her not to go up and down steps for a month after the birth (not a C-section). I got the impression this was pretty standard advice at the time, but I don't think doctors recommend this any more. (Mine didn't, anyway). Following the steps advice probably did have one good practical effect - it forced the new mother to take it a little easy for the first month, which I'm all in favor of. Clisby |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
"Christine" wrote in message ... I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? I don't think it's true even for a c-section, to be honest. And....Does anyone know of a really good book on ''caring for a newborn'' Everyone will give you a different answer based on what they are looking for in a childcare book. My personal favorites are The Mayo Clinic Guide To Pregnancy And Baby's First Year (for information) and The Girlfriend's Guide To Motherhood (for giggles). Best wishes! Donna |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this
true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? When my mother was having children (I was born in 1953), the doctor told her not to go up and down steps for a month after the birth (not a C-section). I got the impression this was pretty standard advice at the time, but I don't think doctors recommend this any more. (Mine didn't, anyway). Following the steps advice probably did have one good practical effect - it forced the new mother to take it a little easy for the first month, which I'm all in favor of. plus, stairs were very painful for me early on, I made sure I minimised trips up and down them, particularly I avoided carrying the baby up and down the stairs at first. |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
Limited to steps in what way
Meaning you can only walk up and down steps ALL day!!! J/K......Meaning, limited use as in just a few times a day.......( steps ) |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
Christine wrote:
I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? My last midwives recommended that after a vaginal birth, you limit yourself to one trip per day after the birth. So, for example, the first day you can take one trip up and down the stairs. The next day you can take two trips, then three trips the third day, etc. You'll know when you don't have to limit them anymore ;-) Is this an iron-clad rule? Of course not, but I think it's good to lay down rules like that so that everyone around you gets the idea that you're to be pampered for a bit. Rest in the first few days is good for you, and you should be focusing on the nursing relationship with your baby. And....Does anyone know of a really good book on ''caring for a newborn'' I dunno, maybe I'm old and crochety, but I don't really think you need one ;-) Babies are easy. They tell you what they need, and all you have to do is respond. In terms of the early recovery period, my latest midwives' recommendation was that until your milk comes in, you should feed the baby about every two hours (except for perhaps one longer stretch), and at that time, you should pee and have someone bring you something to eat and drink. Some might find that excessive, but they contend it helps get your milk in and get everything back to normal sooner. Myself, I'm inclined to be a little more lax than that, but for someone new to the job it might be a good notion. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Steps?....Book...?.....Possible name change...;-))
"Christine" wrote in message ... I once heard that you are limited to steps after having a baby, is this true OR is this only true if you have to have a C-Section? And....Does anyone know of a really good book on ''caring for a newborn'' ty.....Christine/ ...Chloe Rose.....EDD....May 21st...04... Possible Melani Rose...i'll have to wait and see her...lol.. undecided in Pa... My OB told me after my son was born that the *only* thing I was forbidden to do for several weeks was have intercourse. Other than that all physical activity was ok, granted it didn't cause me pain or make me bleed too much. You should just let your body tell you what's ok to do and what's not ok. With a C-section I know you're not supposed to use stairs because the muscles in your stomach have been cut and are sore, but if you deliver vaginally, stairs really shouldn't be a problem. We live up 1 flight of stairs and I had no problem at all from the get go. I liked "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears. Their books are informative and not scary. You can check out some of the content at www.askdrsears.com Good luck! - Jen |
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