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Perineal massage : It is believed that massaging the area between the vaginal opening & anus of the pregnant woman in the last weeks before labor may help to stretch these tissues in preparation for childbirth. This massage is also helpful to minimize stinging when baby’s head emerges from the vaginal opening. Perineal massage may even help to avoid the need for an incision in perineum that enlarges the vaginal opening as the baby’s head is emerging. Perineal massage has long been recommended by midwives. But there is not yet any definite evidence that it prevents trauma to the perineum. But some studies have shown promising results. Method of perineal massage : Perineal massage can be done by pregnant woman herself. First she should wash her hand thoroughly with soap & hot water. She should make sure that her nails are trimmed.then put K-Y jelly or some other mild lubricant on her thumbs & insert them inside her vagina. Press downward toward the rectum, stretching the t...

A new study has found that playing music to babies in hospitals can ease their pain & help to cure the feeding problem. When many test are done of premature babies doctors have to prick the heel for blood tests, it had been seen that sound including live music, classical & female singers all lowered the pain of premature babies. When music was played it also had been seen that babies born at full term appeared to experience less pain during delivery. The music played included live music, classical, female vocalists, recorded lullabies & recorded nursery rhymes . Some of the studies showed music could help premature babies who struggled with feeding. Many pre-term babies have a hard time breastfeeding or using a bottle because they experience difficulties with sucking coordination, as well as with swallowing & breathing . While carrying out one experiment, the experts gave some babies a dummy that was playing lullabies when sucked. Those babies who used this special exp...

People often say that they are blesses with a baby girl or a baby boy . Babies are undeniably great gift for the parents. A special attention is required for taking care of newborn because the newborns can’t tell you what they want. Parents need to understand the signs of newborns & take good care of them. The possible sign that a newborn can give to parents is a long cry. Parents have to understand the language of newborns & attend to their requirements. Parents find it difficult to handle their babies first time but then it becomes normal for them. 1. Lack of experience : This is very common for the couples who are becoming parents for the first time & they don’t have enough experience in handling babies. Women need to start search for useful resources about newborn baby care when they are pregnant. Even though they have not done it before yet they need to understand essentials baby care fundamentals. Many books, articles & useful classes can help them to find solut...

Meaning : JRA is a disease of the immune system found in children of the age of 16 years & under. In this autoimmune disease , the immune system which supposed to protect the body from invaders , viruses etc. , instead release chemicals that can damage healthy tissues & causes the destruction of healthy joints. Symptoms of JRA : This in turn may lead to swelling , inflammation , immobility of joints , soreness , immobility of connective tissues & joint linings . A typical sign of juvenile arthritis is swelling of the joint with pain & stiffness. Some children may also develop limping or a sore wrist , finger , knee etc . Some children complain about fever in day & rashes appear & disappear on the body. some children complain about morning stiffness in joints. Causes of JRA : Causes of JRA is still unknown. It can be caused by a viral illness & in certain cases a child may be predisposed to JRA due to genetic factors . It typically affects 1 chi...