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to keep blood pressure down, swelling down, and increase blood flow,?
says
bardwell
. attention dads dads also need to know what to expect. they also need to be understanding during the pregnancy. ?realize that mom?s hormones are on a rollercoaster, and her body is physically changing; hormones are changing; and mood swings, tiredness and forgetfulness are common,?
says
bardwell
. by being hypersensitive, men can encourage their partners to feel better about their bodies and remind them why they are going through the process. ?she will probably cry over random things and get fussy, angry, and short-tempered, but that will subside,?
says
bardwell
. dad can be one of mom-to-be's best cheerleaders, but he may need some extra attention as well during the pregnancy. planning a date night for the both of you may be just what's needed. ?the calmer and more confident dad is in his parenting and partnering ability, the more confident and at ease mom will be,?
says
bardwell
. final to-dos as you are counting down the days, you will experience many emotions, and you will want to make sure that you have covered all of the vital tasks before you deliver your little one. sean ellis, the public information officer at the louisiana department of health, encourages, ?find a doctor for your
baby
, and consider asking your doctor for a referral to a pediatrician who best suits you and your
baby
?s needs.? the pediatrician can help guide you, answer questions as they arise, and even help make the time fun. ?take time to go shopping, as the
baby
will need a car seat to get home from the hospital [in] because it is the law,?
says
ellis. you will also want to pack a hospital bag ahead of time. ?include comfortable clothes, toiletries and any other items that will help make you feel comfortable,?
says
ellis. a few must-haves include a receiving blanket, the
baby
?s going home outfit, and the car seat, of course. ready or not,
baby
is here roles shift for all. ?when you leave the hospital, you are no longer husband and wife, you are mom and dad,?
says
bardwell
. when you know what is normal versus not, it can be easier to accept changes as they come. ?remember, this
baby
was brought here in love, so you want to keep communication open if you feel like your partner is on edge, and not attack, but come from a place of concern,?
says
bardwell
. continue to ask what you can do, make sure you have support along the journey, and remain calm. remember that parenthood is bound to come with some surprises that you cannot always be prepared for. your mother and your grandmother did it. you can do it, too. mom shares ?keeping up with foods that i could and couldn't eat was difficult at first, but it became second nature. as soon as i delivered my son though, i was ready for sushi and a chicken shawarma salad.? ? kayla valenti ? s p r i n g 2 0 1 9 | p i n k ? b l u e 2 3
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