Early Childhood Connections
Publications
Johnson & Johnson Educational Material
A Whole New Life - A guide to caring for your new baby |
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Every day is new for you and your baby - with its triumphs and tribulations. You are the expert on your baby, though advice can always be reassuring. A Whole New Life contains many practical tips on the everyday care of your baby. In compiling A Whole New Life, Johnson & Johnson has consulted many child healthcare professionals and parents. The result is a very sensible and modern guide to the common worries parents have about caring for their baby. Read more... A Whole New Life |
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Congratulations You're a Grandparent |
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| Grandparents-to-be in any generation await with great anticipation the birth of the newest member of the family.
You are probably ready to give advice, to share knowledge gained through your own parenting experiences. Much of this is self-learned and is very valuable. However, there have been many changes in health advice given to pregnant women as they prepare for labour and the birth of their child, as well as to young couples about early parenting. Read more... Congratulations You're a Grandparent |
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Some Postnatal Feelings |
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| The baby blues is a period of mood swings which you can experience soon after your baby is born. Up to 70% of women experience the baby blues, which lasts from only a few days to a couple of weeks.
The baby blues may be caused by sudden changes in your hormonal level around the time of baby's birth. However, there can be other causes. After all the anticipation and apprehension you may have felt before the birth of your baby, combined with the physical exertion of the birth itself, you might feel unprepared for the sheer weariness which overcomes you after the event. Read more... Some Postnatal Feelings |
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The Touch of Love |
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In the womb, a developing baby is gently held in warm fluid, and soothed by the beating of his mother's heart. It's not surprising then, surrounded by all this comfort, that touch is the first sense he experiences! He even receives his first massage while passing down the birth canal during labour, the contractions helping to stimulate his breathing, digestive and other systems. Read more... The Touch of Love |
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