小孩出生习俗.pptx

Todays TopicBirth and birthdaysDiscussIn the U.S.,What customs are there before a baby is born?What choices are there for the birth of a baby?What customs are there after a baby is born?What birthdays are important,if any?How are birthdays celebrated?Be ready to tell the class your ideas.BirthPre-birth customs in the U.S.When a woman finds out that she is pregnant,she will see a special doctor called an OB or obstetrician.This is a doctor that specializes in childbirth.The doctor will calculate the babys due date and recommend the best foods to eat and vitamins to take for the mother and growing baby to be healthy.Pre-birth customs in the U.S.The doctor will also advise what medicines the mother-to-be can take if she becomes sick.A pregnant woman is strongly advised by her doctor to drink no alcohol and to stop smoking if she is a smoker.Both of these activities can harm the development of the baby.Pre-birth customs in the U.S.Diet and exercise are important for a mother-to-be.If there are no health issues,doctors usually recommend that pregnant women continue life as usual.Whatever they did before they became pregnant,they should continue to do(as long as it isnt something dangerous!).This includes exercise.Swimming is one of the best exercises because it uses all the bodys muscles and puts little pressure on the joints.Pre-birth customs in the U.S.Throughout the pregnancy,there will be ultrasounds at particular times to check on the babys growth and development.Parents can find out the babys gender if they want.Parents can also watch the ultrasound and see their baby while it is still in the womb.Pre-birth customs in the U.S.Parents prepare for the baby in several ways:choosing possible names,buying items the baby will need,decorating the babys room,making a plan for when the wife goes into labor(choosing a hospital,making sure of the route to the hospital,arranging for someone to watch other,packing a bag with clothes and important phone numbers to take to the hospital).Pre-birth customs in the U.S.Many couples will attend special birthing classes to prepare for the labor and birth of their baby.These classes will explain what will happen during the birth process and teach the wife special breathing exercises to use when she is in labor.The husband is taught how to coach his wife to use the breathing exercises when she is in labor.Pre-birth customs in the U.S.Baby showers are a common custom in the U.S.A baby shower is a party where a womans friends and family give gifts that the new baby will need.Birth customs in the U.S.A woman in the U.S.has many choices when it comes to the birth of her child.First,she needs to decide where she will have the babyAt home(usually with a midwife present)At a birth center(similar to a home birth)At a hospital(with a doctor present)(a midwife is a specially trained person who assists in childbirth,but who is not a doctor)Birth customs in the U.S.A woman also must decide how she wants the actual birth process to happennaturally(with or without pain relievers),c-section(caesarean section)Sometimes a woman has no choice depending on her own health and the labor situation.Birth customs in the U.S.Today,the husband is usually present throughout the birth process.Some women want other family members to be in the delivery room along with their husbands.Some even request the birth process be filmed.After giving birth,a woman stays in the hospital 1-2 days if there are no problems(she may have to stay 1-2 days longer if she has a c-section).Post-birth customs in the U.S.After a baby is born,the hospital nursing staff helps the new mom know how to care for the baby.A nurse will show her how to breast feed and will answer any questions the new mom has.The new mom can and is encouraged to bathe to clean her body and help relax sore muscles.The new baby gets a bath,too,and nurses will show the new mom how to bathe the baby.Post-birth customs in the U.S.Today,hospitals wont allow new babies to leave the hospital with their parents unless the parents have a special car seat installed for the baby.Someone from the hospital staff will inspect the car to make sure the car seat is installed correctly.Babies can only ride in the back seat of a car in a special baby seat.Post-birth customs in the U.S.Friends and family members will call and/or visit the new parents and baby.They will also bring food so the new mom doesnt have to cook.The new baby will sleep in its own bed called a bassinette in the parents bedroom when it comes home from the hospital.After a few weeks,the baby will be moved to its own room and sleep in a baby bed called a crib.