Alcohol consumption in pregnant women is still a general topic of debate, but it is becoming more widely accepted that it is not a good idea.

 

If you really do want to drink during your pregnancy, it is advised to drink limited amounts, and if you already are breastfeeding, it is better to express milk, prior to drinking, as the alcohol can remain in the milk supply for a considerable number of hours.

 

For those women that are pregnant, your baby’s blood alcohol level will be the same as yours.

 

However, some women will absorb less than others when drinking a standard drink, and vice versa.

 

In the majority of cases, if you drank alcohol before you know you were pregnant, it will most likely not have done any damage, but it is advisable to at least reduce your intake subsequently.

The reason to limit alcohol intake is that alcohol has an affect on the brain, and it can limit the brain’s development, which in turn, controls, and can limit other organ development.

 

 

Recent Australian research has proven that women who have more than two standard drinks at a time, or 6 per week, may increase their chances of a premature birth.

 

At the end of the day, my personal recommendation is to be moderate, and reduce your intake of alcohol.

 

Like many things, if you must drink, at least do so in moderation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children develop different behavioural patterns, as they grow older, but it is still natural for many parents to worry.

 

It has been found that as many as 60 of parents of 1 year olds will say they have concerns over the behaviour of their kids.

 

However, it should be noted that many stages of development will involve behaviour patterns, and it is only if they are prolonged, that more intervention may be necessary.

 

Itis, however, recognised, that early intervention is better if a more serious problem is suspected, so it can be beneficial to get assistance from your GP, or other medical professional.

 

What I am trying to say, is that you need to keep an eye on your kids, but not be overly concerned at every change, unless it is marked, and prolonged.

 

In the case of food intolerance, which is different to food allergies, it has been found that some foods cause behavioural problems, mainly, but not limited to, the chemical additives they may contain.

 

 

Food Intolerance

 

 

Care needs to be taken with their diet, to ensure minimal additives are used whenever possible.

 

If your child is slow to develop speech, or recognise aspects of behavious seen in other kids, it is important to be checked out, as this may indicate a mild form of autism.

 

However, please noter, you need medical advice on this.

 

I am just providing general guidance here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accidents can happen to anyone.

 

However, as anyone with a young child will tell you, they seem to happen many more times to your kids and toddlers, as they simply like to get into everything.

 

However, with a bit of fore knowledge, you may be comforted to know that the majority of incidents with young kids work out OK, if the correct treatment is sought early on.

 

In the Event of an Emergency

 

In the event an emergency occurs, it is important to call for help quickly.

 

This will either be the poisons information centre, the ambulance, or the fire brigade, or all three.

 

Please check this information as it pertains to your country.

 

In America, it is 911, and in Australia, it is 000.

 

Also, always follow the first Aid Rules of DR ABC

 

D              Danger.  Are you able to approach safely?

                Remove the child from the danger, or vice versa.

 

R              Response.  Is the child responding to you

               ( a gentle shake on shoulder).

 

A              Airway       Is the airway clear?

B              Breathing    Is the child breathing?

C              CPR. This needs to be initiated if the child is not

               breathing and there is no heart beat.

 

The above can be formally learnt at a St John Ambulance First Aid Course, Red Cross, or similar in your area.

 

It is an investment in life to know this material which is not difficult, and courses can be completed in as little as a day!

 I have also linked to New Mums Info on Child Safety, as this site provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of child safety.

 

Prevention

 

 

 

 

All the above can be prevented with some prior preparation. It is best to ensure that all poisons are kept well away, and that any form of medications are out of reach as well.

 

Keep the handles from pots on your kitchen stove out of reach, and always keep an eye on your children.

 

It can be beneficial to keep (legal requirement in some countries) a good pool fence in service around your pool- even if it is a small and shallow one).

 

 

This is a big question for many mothers to be, and understandably so.

However, it should be noted there are no cut and dry answers.

 

For example, it is understood that around 30% of births in Australia are by Caesarian section.

 

However, it should be noted that the age of the mother is taken into account as well.

 

The majority of good hospitals will also give you the choice, as it is important for you to remember- it is your body, and your birth!

 

For example, it might be safer for a mother in her late 30’s to have a Caeser, whuilst it would probably be better for a younger woman in her 20’s with a view to having many children, consider the vaginal option instead.

 This is as scarring may cause difficulty in later Caesers, but they are still possible.

Again, these are issues that are best discussed with your doctor as well.

 

Further, of the Caesers that occur in Australia, around half of those are planned, the other half not.

 

Some parents want the exact knowledge of an exact date of arrival for a Caeser, and others are not as concerned.

 

Some Facts about Caesarians

 

• It is possible to have a vaginal delivery after a Caesarian birth.

 

 

• It is possible to have a SPINAL BLOCK or epidural, so you may be ‘awake’ for the procedure.

 

• A Caeser cut is around 10 cm long.

 

• You may breastfeed after a Caeser, and you would probably have a planned Caeser around 39 weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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