It Is A New Experience Of Life For Young Couples Essay

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It is a new experience of life for young couples. Bringing another human into life; it is a beautiful creation. The journey of parenting is amazing but can also be challenging. From the time the news is announced that a woman is pregnant to the realization of all the responsibilities kicks in. Changes of the environment, mental state and both parents making decisions that fits for the baby 's well being. Some advice as a counselor for new couples having their first baby is to make sure that they are well prepared when it is time to give birth. For a young couple to be mentally and physically prepared for a life changing situation is a working progress that never ends. There is always something to learn everyday with having a child especially …show more content…
Couples can encourage each other of new ideas like being on the same eating plan if it is a struggle for one partner especially the carrier of the child. From the article Your Pregnancy Diet: The basics of eating well mentions " Almost all pregnant women need to get more protein, more of certain vitamins and minerals (such as folic acid and iron), and more calories for energy. If there 's room for improvement in your diet, eating highly nutritious meals is one of the best things you can do for your baby 's health." (BabyCenter Medical Advisor Board, 2016) Things like fish because of the mercury, caffeine, etc. Exercising during pregnancy like talking walks is the most common just the stretch the limbs can be great for when it 's time for labor.(Feldman, …show more content…
Before the time comes for the arrival of the baby having a idea of how the birth will be benefits couples. The benefits of having the knowledge of the options that fits best for the lifestyle of the couple can give insight for preparation of the baby 's birth. There 's ways of the hypnobirthing which is new it is a self hypnosis during delivery that produces a sense of peace, calm to reduce pain. The Water Birth is a uncommon practice in the United States, giving birth in a pool of warm water it is soothing during birth and the baby. The Lamaze birthing techniques which is a method that uses breathing techniques and relaxation training. It is highly recommended by other couples. Also the Bradley Method which is similar to the Lamaze birth having to relax and get in tune with the body. (Feldman, 2014) If you are person that can not tolerate pain then the use of anesthesia and other pain reliever can be a option for you. There is a anesthesia called epidural which numbs the body from the waist down. During any stage of labor it eliminates the pain in the process.It is good to know the different procedures while expecting your child to

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