Giving birth is only the beginning of the journey. From bathing to feeding it is important for parents to be prepared when bringing a newborn home from the hospital. As part of the MommyCast series “My Baby Me and My World,” sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen invited Dr. Laura Jana on to the show to discuss the different health and safety issues parents of newborns should be aware of.
Speech and Language Pathologist, Maia Magder, teaches Paige and Gretchen about how infants develop speech and what parents can do to encourage them. She shares some important milestones for moms to look for, like when babies should be smiling and babbling. To learn more from Maia, visit her website.
“A Parent is Born” is the beautiful, real, totally engrossing show on Pampers.com about a young couple and their journey into parenthood. Paige and Gretchen interviewed Suzie and Steve Barston about what it was like to document their pregnancy story and share it with the world. The two are so honest about the joys and pains of pregnancy, from mood swings to weight gain, ultrasounds to nesting; we’ve fallen in love with this adorable couple, and we think you will too.
Paige and Gretchen have the pleasure of introducing a new series by Pampers, "A Parent is Born." The series depicts the wonderful journey of pregnancy by following the experience of one young couple. Be sure to check out all the episodes on Pampers.com.
Did you know that newborn babies begin to communicate almost immediately and that feeding is one of the earliest forms of conversation? Neither did we, but we learned a lot when Maia Magder, speech and language pathologist, spoke with Gretchen and Paige about speech development in newborns. Her explanation of how babies first learn to communicate is fascinating! Watch the show and then visit her website at dcspeechcenter.com to learn more about it.
Paige and Gretchen chat with Pampers Parenting Network Expert and founder of Stroller Strides Lisa Druxman about getting back into life after pregnancy.
Almost nothing is as wonderful as bringing your own sweet baby home from the hospital, but new parents can feel overwhelmed too. As part of our series, My Baby, Me & My World, sponsored by Pampers, Gretchen and Paige share what it was like when they brought home their first newborns. They had questions about diapering, sleeping, playing…everything! You’ll smile when you hear what they did, and for more helpful information on everything baby, check out what the experts say at Pampers.
Experts say that the average weight gain for a healthy pregnant woman should be 25 to 35 pounds. Between the two of them, Paige and Gretchen have been pregnant seven times! Spend some time with them while they dish about their weight gain, doctors visits, and maternity clothes. Can you guess who likes form fitting maternity wear and who prefers “tents?”
Coping with morning sickness can be the worst. Gretchen and Paige commiserate over their experiences with morning sickness; they can laugh about it now, but Gretchen says any day when she threw up less than twelve times was a good day! Learn what worked for her to keep food and prenatal vitamins down, and check out our list of remedies that have worked for other moms. We hope it helps!
• Avoid greasy or spicy foods as they often cause nausea or heartburn. • Have frequent protein snacks. (Low fat meats and seafood, nuts, eggs and beans are high protein.) • Eat smaller meals every two hours or so. • Eating something salty before a meal can help you "make it through" a meal. • Do not drink fluids with your meals. • Non caffeinated teas like peppermint and ginger can help calm nausea. • Drink small amounts of fluids regularly though out the day to avoid dehydration. • Do not skip meals if you can help it. • Cold food may have less nausea inducing smells associated with them. Talk to your doctor about: • Vitamin B6 - 50 mg. daily. Vitamin B6 has been shown to help with pregnancy induced nausea. • Ginger capsules: 250 mg. three times daily. Ginger has long been associated with alleviating nausea. (Remember drinking ginger ale when you felt sick when you were little?) For more remedies for morning sickness, click here and here.