Life with my Baby Congratulations Welcome to Parenthood

Life with my Baby

Congratulations! Welcome to Parenthood!

BECOMING A PARENT

Becoming A Parent • • • Exciting and scary Ok to feel overwhelmed Each child is different Very important job Once a parent, always a parent Talk with your partner • What are you excited about? • What are you scared about?

Father’s Role • Support person(s) will play important role Support People

Support Friends and Family • Others genuinely want to help • Prepare meals • Help with housework (cleaning, laundry) • Spend quality time with your other children • Look after baby while you nap Support People

Parental Benefits You can apply online for different parental benefits

Parental Benefits • EI – apply online • Apply for: – health card – in hospital, online – Birth certificate – in hospital, online – SIN – in hospital, at service Canada or by mail – treaty card – in hospital, at your band office Government programs • Supplementary Health Program – 1 -800 -266 -0695 • Family Health Benefits – 1 -888 -488 -6385 • Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP) – 1 -866 -221 -5200 • Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES) – 1 -888 -488 -6385 • Transitional Employment Allowance (TEA) – 1 -866 -221 -5200 • Child Care Subsidy – 1 -800 -667 -7155 • Local programs: i. e. CPNP, KFN You can apply online for different parental benefits

Car Seats • Needed to leave the hospital • Child must be rear facing from birth until at least 1 yr, 22 lbs and walking unassisted • Secure in back seat Ensure seat is Canadian approved (National Safety Mark) SGI video: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=MFQt. Qyp. MRUI

Car Seat Stages • Infant Car Seat – 4 -35 lbs – Rear facing • Convertible Car Seat – 5 -48 lbs – Rear facing for 1 st year – Forward facing at age 1 AND weighs 22+ lbs AND can walk unassisted • Forward Facing Car Seat – 22 -65 lbs – At least 1 year old – Can walk unassisted SGI video: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=MFQt. Qyp. MRUI

Car Seats Car seats: follow manufacturers’ instructions

Safety • Pets: do not leave alone with baby • Water temperature: baby’s skin burns 4 times faster than adult’s • Baby gate at top and bottom of stairs • Seat stays on floor • Keep medication out of reach Safety: around the house

Safety • Pets • Avoid unsafe equipment: i. e. . Baby walkers, 2 nd hand equipment i. e. car seat • Bathing baby: cord care, frequency • Keep hand on while changing

Safety Tobacco Smoke Shaken Baby Syndrome • Babies cry for many reasons • Think about how you can soothe your baby • If needed, place baby in a safe place and walk away • Head trauma Safety: Shaken Baby Syndrome, Tobacco • Smoke outside • Babies are affected more than adults • Their lungs are still developing • They breathe faster so inhale more than adults • Lifelong problems

Soothing Baby Ways to Soothe • • • • Burp baby after eaten Change baby’s diaper Feed baby Gently rock baby Give baby a warm bath Massage baby’s back Offer baby a favourite toy Sing or hum to baby Snuggle baby close Take baby for a walk Take baby for a car ride Walk and gently bounce baby Wrap or swaddle baby in a soft blanket There are many ways to soothe your baby

Loving Care Your baby depends on you to meet all of her needs. She needs your loving care.

Breastfeeding Baby • Your baby’s appetite will change from day to day • As your baby grows, the amount that she eats will increase • Don’t worry about a schedule Ask your healthcare provider for breastfeeding support

Formula Feeding Baby • Hold your baby while feeding • Do not prop the bottle • Let baby decide when he is done, do not force him to finish the bottle Ask your healthcare provider formula information

Oral Health • Clean your baby’s gums after every feed • Use a clean wash cloth or gum massager • A soft toothbrush is recommended once your baby has teeth Oral Health: Don’t Wait for Teeth www. skprevention. ca ©Copyright 2015, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

Lift the Lip … and Look! Take your child for a dental visit by age one Oral Health: Don’t Wait for Teeth

Keep your mouth clean • Brush your teeth twice a day for at least 2 minutes, using a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste • Floss daily • Eat a well-balanced diet • Limit foods and beverages containing sugar or carbohydrates • Ideal snacks: cheese, nuts, vegetables, and nonacidic fruits • Drink fluoridated water where available • • Oral Health Schedule regular dental checkups once per year Don’t smoke or chew tobacco

Safe Sleep for You and Your Baby Back to Sleep • Decreases risk of SIDS • Safe for her to sleep in a different position when she can roll over by herself Safe Sleep: Back to Sleep

Safe Sleep for You and Your Baby Bed Sharing • Is not recommended • If you do, follow the ‘Safe Sleep 7’ recommendations Bed Sharing

Self Care • Make use of your supports – Let friends and family help – Meals, cleaning, playing with other kids, tending to baby so mom can nap • Very important for mom to be healthy • Sleep when baby sleeps • Surround yourself with supportive friends or family Lean on your supports

Self Care Mom’s body • Breasts-watch for signs/symptoms of mastitis (Infection of the breast). Continue to breastfeed. Do not stop breastfeeding abruptly • Eat a high fiber diet with lots of water intake, get stool softeners from your health care provider if needed • Bladder-Kegel Exercises to strengthen Pelvic floor Bed Sharing

Mental Health/Self Care • Normal to have intense emotions during and after pregnancy • Can take the EPDS test • Seek help Mental Health: EPDS

Mental Health/Self Care Ways People Can Support You and Your Mental Health • • • Talk with you about your feelings Celebrate your baby with you Exercise with you: start slow Help you eat healthy foods Attend doctor and other medical appointments with you Mental Health

Sex After Pregnancy 4 -6 weeks Birth Control • When you’re comfortable • Discuss options with your healthcare provider Sexual wellness after pregnancy

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Alcohol • • Safest: no alcohol If consuming: wait about 2 hours after having a drink to feed baby Tobacco • Safest: no tobacco • If smoking: smoke outside Drugs • Safest: no drugs • If consuming: make a plan for baby to be somewhere and with someone safe Alcohol

Enjoy the Moments You are my new favourite feeling.

For more information Visit Your Pregnancy Month by Month at https: //skprevention. ca/your-pregnancy-month-by-month/