“Rebirthing Traditions”, Prenatal, Infant and Childhood Health
The Roundhouse Community Centre
March 10th, 7pm-8pm
There is perhaps nothing as sacred and beautiful as mother and child, which in their very essence represent the cosmic unfolding of the universe, and our deepest relationship to that which nourish us.
By three or four days of age your baby:
- Has wet diapers at least 4-5 noticeable times (looks or feels wet) in twenty-four hours (pale and odourless urine)
- Has at least 2-3 bowel movements in twenty-four hours (colour progressing from brownish to seedy mustard yellow and at least the size of a loonie)
- Breastfeeds at least eight times in twenty-four hours
- Is content after most feedings
For all you interested parents, British Columbia creates an annual list of baby names to help identify current trends that may assist you in choosing a name for your baby. These lists are compiled each year from birth registrations, with names given five or more times. This one was from 2006. Check back often for updates, and be sure to see our unique baby names as well.
| BOYS | GIRLS |
| 1. Ethan 2. Jacob 3. Matthew 4. Joshua 5. Nathan 6. Liam 7. Benjamin 8. Ryan 9. Logan 10. Daniel 11. Alexander 12. Noah 13. Lucas 14. James 15. William 16. Owen 17. Nicholas 18. Samuel 19. Tyler 20. Jack |
1. Emma 2. Emily 3. Ava 4. Olivia 5. Hannah 6. Sarah 7. Sophia 8. Ella 9. Isabella 10. Madison 11. Grace 12. Chloe 13. Abigail 14. Samantha 15. Taylor 16. Brooklyn 17. Maya 18. Sophie 19. Julia 20. Lauren |
Pain is a normal part of labour and birth and there are many methods available to your to soothe your pain. Breathing techniques, comfort measures and supportive coaching are essential throughout. If labour becomes difficult, extra relief may be needed from medication.
A drowning hazard is associated with the use of infant bath seats and bath rings. In Canada, since 1983, the use of these products has been linked to the drowning deaths of at least 12 babies. It has also been linked to at least 23 near-miss drownings.
Fashion is fashion even when you are pregnant and winter is no exception. Bundle up with cute winter wool coats, warm sweaters and leggings.
Symphony-In-Motion™ Mobile — Geometric shapes (0-5m)The Symphony-in-Motion™ mobile stimulates baby’s sense of sight and hearing. Through its four movements, the mobile draws baby’s attention, inviting baby to actively gaze and follow it as it moves. Three carefully chosen classical music selections, each one different from the other and played repeatedly, develop baby’s sense of hearing, and drawing baby closer to the world of music. The integration of auditory and visual stimulation helps develop coordination between these senses as well. Tiny Love mobiles are available at Baby’s World.
You can know easily figure out if your baby’s room is warm enough. The patented grobag® egg™ glows yellow if the room temperature is within recommended guidelines (16-20 °C). If the room temperature is outside this range the colour changes and can be used as a guide for parents or care givers to take action to cool or heat the room, or to adjust the baby’s bedding or clothing.No other thermometer in the world gives parents such a simple colour warning system, coupled with a fully visible digital readout of their children’s room temperature. Visit Grobag to order yours.
One of the key building blocks to a healthy lifestyle is a well-balanced diet. To many, that means cutting out the unhealthy snacks and “eating right” during the main meals. But what does eating right mean? While it means different things to different people, most will agree on the following three components: