Week 41: Time to think about postpartum warning signs. Make sure you know what is normal and what is not.

BirthWatch Tips
  • Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you develop these signs of postpartum infection: a temperature above 100.4, very heavy bleeding (soaking a pad every 1-2 hours), and/or pain in your abdomen. About.com

Tips for Week 40

BirthWatch Recommends:

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Sleep Longer

This is both a DVD and a book. I recommend the DVD. Seeing is believing when it comes to applying Karp's "Five Ss" to help calm a crying baby. Many parents report an increase in confidence in being able to cope with their baby's crying after watching this DVD.

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