PREGNANCY
Top Labor & Delivery Questions—Answered!
Dr. Harvey Karp has the answers!

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PREGNANCY

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Hello, parent-to-be! Got questions about what's ahead during labor and delivery? You've come to the right place: Dr. Harvey Karp, the celebrated author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, has the answers!
Most likely, yes! Once your water breaks, you will probably go into labor within 24 hours. Your water breaking can be a gush like in the movies, or it might be a mere trickle. If you’re not sure, then you should contact your healthcare provider right away. Here’s more info about how to know when your water breaks.
For some women, they find that delivering their second baby is easier than the first. But every woman’s birthing experience is different, and every baby is different. Mentally, you may be more prepared this time around, but there is no guarantee that the second is easier than the first.
It depends! After you’ve delivered your baby, you’ll still need to deliver the placenta. This will come with relatively mild contractions. Some women like to keep the placenta, so make sure to tell your healthcare provider ahead of time.
Once your baby arrives, you’ll have to shift gears away from anticipating your baby’s due date, and toward the newborn days. While parents often lament that babies don’t come with instructions...The Happiest Baby on the Block comes pretty close! This book will walk you through your first weeks and months with your little one, so you can learn to calm crying like a pro...and become a more confident parent along the way!
Avvertenza: Le informazioni presenti sul nostro sito NON sono consigli medici per alcuna persona specifica o condizione. Sono solo intese come informazioni generali. Se avete domande o preoccupazioni mediche riguardo vostro figlio o voi stessi, si prega di contattare il vostro fornitore di assistenza sanitaria. Il latte materno è la migliore fonte di nutrizione per i neonati. È importante che, in preparazione e durante l'allattamento al seno, le madri seguano una dieta sana ed equilibrata. L'allattamento misto (seno e biberon) nelle prime settimane di vita può ridurre la produzione di latte materno e la decisione di non allattare al seno può essere difficile da invertire. Se decidete di utilizzare il latte artificiale per neonati, dovreste seguire attentamente le istruzioni.