3D Ultrasounds Past & Present

2010 Car Seat Safety Check Event

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +0000

To register for an upcoming clinic call the Durham Health Connection Registration Line at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 3366.

April 13 - Ajax Fire Department900 Salem Road North - Session 1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Session 2: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm By Appointment Only

*** Two people MUST attend for every car seat for the above clinic. Participants will attend a 45 minute workshop followed by an hour long clinic when they, themselves will install their car seat with a technician there to assess. NO CHILDREN are allowed to attend this clinic/workshop.

BabyView welcomes...

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:00 +0000

.......Baby Mohr

Congratulations to Corrine and Nick who welcomed their baby boy on August 10, 2009.

Baby Zoe, born to Kristine and David on February 10, 2010. Congratulations!!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Dear Parents and Parents-to-be,

So you’re waiting for the birth of your precious new bundle of joy. You’re weeks or days away from holding your new baby in your arms and then in the blink of an eye your little miracle is here. Congratulations! Now it’s time to tell the world, well at least your close family and friends and you want it memorable.

Hi, my name is Eva and I’m a owner of Ideal Accents a company that designs birth or baby announcements, birthday and shower invitations and other various photo cards. Let Ideal Accents announce your baby with style, you can pick a design from my pre-designed options on my website http://www.idealaccents.ca/ or I can create one just for you.

Modern or traditional, I can do it all so please visit me at http://www.idealaccents.ca/
Thank You.

DJ Skating Parties in T.O.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:32:00 +0000

From 6 to 10 pm at Nathan Phillips Square.
February 1 – 4
Musical Ice Breakers with some of Toronto’s hottest DJs
February 1: Oldies / February 2: 80s /February 3: Hip-Hop / February 4: Top 40
Visit toronto.ca/special_events

Little Scholars (3 years-CHILD only)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:12:00 +0000

Wednesday February 3, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Contact: Lori Eaton 905-723-9922 ext.136 le@ywcadurham.org

This is a FREE 8 week Registered Program for children 3 years of age who will be entering school. It focuses on the development of fine motor skills, early math, reading skills and group interactions. Parents are asked to remain on site and are requested to attend parent education programs and/or discussions offered while the children participate in their program. Those with other children in their care will remain in Play to Learn. Please come to our main site to register. No registration over the phone. Registration begins December14th 2009. www.ywcadurham.org

S.M.I.L.E.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from
Contact: Durham Health Connection Line 905-666-6241

This is a free pregnancy, labour and delivery education program that is offered to young expectant parents. The interactive classes consist of a 7 to 9 week series depending upon the location. SMILE is available at additional locations and times in the Region on an as-needed basis. To register or find out more information contact Durham Health Connection Line at
905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729

Visit http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=BSNP for more great local listings of events in your area.

Ready, Set, Grow, Checkups 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:12:00 +0000

Thursday February 25, 2010 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at YMCA Pickering-1822 Whites Rd, Pickering

This is a FREE Drop-In time for parents to bring their children 0 to 5 years and ask questions about their learning, development and behavior.

Do you have questions about your child's development, learning or speech? Then come to Ready, Set, Grow, Checkup on Thursday, February 25th.

Nipissing District Developmental Screens will be available to parents to help them learn about and monitor their child's development. This is a joint project between community agencies and YWCA/YMCA Ontario Early Years Centers. Professionals from the following agencies will be present: Infant and Child Development Services, Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth-Durham, Grandview Children's Centre, Durham Region Children's Services Division, Family and Community Action Program and the Durham Region Health Deparment and more.

Hope to see you there...

Contact: 905-839-3007

Graco Recalls 1.5 Million Strollers

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +0000

If you have a Graco Passage, Alano or Spree stroller (or travel system) around the house, keep your fingers away from the canopy hinges and check out this new recall. According to CPSC, Graco received seven reports of a child putting their fingers in the canopy hinge when it was being opened or closed, which resulted in five fingertip amputations and two lacerations.
This recall affects 1.5 million Graco strollers. However, the Passage, Alano and Spree strollers were manufactured with two different hinge styles, so take a look at the canopy hinges first. If your stroller has a plastic hinge with indented notches for canopy positioning, it may be included in this Graco stroller recall. Other canopy hinge types are not included.
This Graco stroller recall affects models that were manufactured between Oct. 2004 and Feb. 2008. You can find the manufacture date and model number on the lower, inside portion of the rear frame, just above the back wheels. These strollers were sold at many department and discount stores, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, Burlington Coat Factory and Sears.

Article taken from http://babyproducts.about.com/b/2010/01/20/graco-recalls-1-5-million-strollers.htm

To see more products that have been recalled by Graco, follow the link
http://www.gracobaby.com/SafetyAndRecall/Pages/SafetyAndRecallNotification.aspx?page=SafetyAndRecall#

Crib Recall

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:58:00 +0000

Dorel Asia SRL Clarifies Today’s Crib Recall

Infant death attributed to highly unusual circumstances

Media Contact:
Rick Leckner
Maison Brison
514.731.0000

January 19, 2010 —In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Asia is voluntarily recalling several models of cribs to replace slatted panels and drop-side hardware. A total of 635,000 units are involved. Dorel Asia is offering free repair kits to our customers. The recall is motivated by isolated reports of broken crib slats and drop-side hardware. In total, 67 incidents were reported and 10 children were bruised or scratched. Because the safety and satisfaction of Dorel Asia’s customers is our top concern, Dorel Asia is offering repair kits, free of charge.

Infant death
Also referenced in today’s press release is an infant death that reportedly occurred in a Dorel Asia crib. Although tragic, it is important for consumers to understand that the circumstances of this fatality were highly unusual. The CPSC investigator’s synopsis of the incident, referring to the six month old infant death, states: “He had fallen out of his crib a month earlier. The crib was known to be broken before that when it was used with an older child. After this incident, they put "duct tape" on the crib to hold it together. Both parents were arrested for "child endangerment with death" and the father had additional drug charges”.

The report also indicates the child was put to sleep with a thick afghan in the crib. Dorel Asia’s instructions strongly warn against this practice because thick bedding is a known hazard to children.

The recalled cribs meet and exceed all applicable safety standards. Hundreds of thousands of Dorel Asia cribs have been properly assembled and used safely without incident. At Dorel Asia there is nothing more important than a baby's health and safety. It is our goal to provide parents with the safest sleep environment for their baby.

TWINS; How Do They Develop?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:37:00 +0000

**Articles written by Cheryl are not intended to be authoritative, but rather to help others in their quest for information on various topics of interest.

The majority of twin births result from the release and subsequent fertilization of two ova (zygotes) by two different sperms. These fraternal twins may be of either sex and are no more genetically alike than ordinary siblings. Scientifically they are termed dizygotic twins, indicating their origin from two zygotes.

Twins births may also originate from the division of a single zygote at some stage during the development of the embryo. Fetal membranes and placenta(s) formed will depend on the stage at which the division occurs. These twins are genetically identical and of the same sex. They are known as monozygotic twins, indicating their origin from one zygote.

Ultrasound is the best modality for early diagnosis of a twin or multiple gestation. At six weeks, if more than one embryo of fetus is identified, each with a visible heartbeat, a diagnosis of a multiple gestation can be made.

Ultrasound also plays an important role in determining the fetal placentation type and any related complications. Twins, compared in singletons, are at increased risk of fetal anomalies, complications and mortality,. Information obtained from ultrasound examinations aids in the management of these high risk pregnancies and can lead to an increased rate of survival.

PLACENTATION OF MONZYGOTIC TWINS

As with dizygotic twins, monozygotic twins that are dichorionic and diamnoitic, will have separate placentas that may fuse if they implant close to one another. The thick membrane dividing them will consist of four layers, two layers of amnion and two layers of chorion.

Monochorionic, diamniotic twins will share a common placenta and the membrane separting them will be thin, consisting of two layers of amnion.

Monochorionic, monoamniotic twins share a common placenta in which no membrane divides them. The significance of monochorial placentae is its effect on fetal circulation. In approximately 90% of monochorical placentas there is some sort of connection between the fetal circulation of twins.

The placenta is responsible for a number of functions essential to the growth and development of the fetus. One main function of the placenta is respiration. Oxygen from the maternal blood diffuses across the placental membrane into the fetal blood and carbon dioxide from the fetal blood passes in the other direction. Nutrients required by the fetus also diffuse from the maternal to the fetal blood through the membrane. Other functions include excretion of fetal waste, storage of carbohydrates, proteins, calcium and iron, hormonal production and protection.

Twin gestations place an increased demand on placental functions and maternal blood supply and therefore are susceptible to a number of problems. Placentation type plays a significant role in the type of complications that can occur.

RISK AND COMPLICATIONS

Increased risks common to all varieties of twins result from the high frequency of premature delivery and low birth weight. Prematurity, with its complications of immature lung development and cerebral haemorrhage, is an important contributor to the high morality rate of twins. Intrauterine growth retardation adds to this risk

The majority of monozygotic twins are monchorial and frequently encounter additional complications. Whenever twins shared common placenta there is the danger that one twin will recive more of the maternal blood supply than the other. This twin-twin transfusion results from vascular communication between the twins, with one twin growing at the expense of the other. This syndrome is associated with the donor twin at risk from anaemia and growth retardation and the recipient twin at risk from increased cardiac and pulmonary output.

With monozygotic, monoamniotic twins there is often cord entanglement because the twins are not separated by a dividing membrane. These pregnancies most often end prematurely because the entwined umbilical cords cut off the blood supply.

On the rare occasion, when separation of the embryonic disc is incomplete, (in monozygotic, monoamniotic twins) conjoined twins will result. Separation and survival of these twins depends on where they are joined and the organs they share.

SUMMARY

Ultrasound is useful in determining the zygosity of twins. This is important as complications and mortality rates vary considerably with placentation type.

Identification of two placentas and a difference in the sex of the twins is indicative of dizygosity.

When a single placenta is seen with a thick membrane separating the twins, dichorionicity can be assumed. Dichorionic twins can be either monozygotic or dizygotic. If the twins are of different sexes they are known to be dizygotic however, if the are of the same sex, zygosity by ultrasound cannot be determined.

A thin membrane suggests monochorionicity and all monochorionic twins are monozygotic.

Monochorionic twins can be either monoamniotic or diamniotic. If a dividing membrane is seen they are diamniotic, but nonvisualization of the membrane does not mean they are monoamniotic, the membrane may be present but not visualized. Entwining of the umbilical cords indicates monoamniocity.

As a sonographer, it is important to have a clear understanding of placentation, fetal membranes and zygosity, with its associated complications, so that proper obstetrical management and informed decisions concerning the pregnancy can be made.

Article written by Cheryl Mech

References:

Beck, F., Moffat, D.C., Lloyd, GB (1973). Human Embryology and Genetics, : Blackwall Scientific Publications.

Benacerraf, B.R. (Ed.) (1990). The Radiologic Clinics of North America. : Fetal Ultrasound (Volume 28 / Number 1). W.A. Sounders Company

Bulmer, M.G. (1970). The Biology of Twinning in Man. Clarendon Press.

Moore, K.L (1998). Essential of Human Embryology. B.C. Decker Inc.

Moore, K.L (1982). The Developing Human. (3rd ed.). W.B. Saunders Company

Potter, E.L., Craig, J.M. (1975). Pathology of the fetus and the Infant. (3rd ed.). Year Book Medical Publishers Inc.

Sanders, R.C. (1991). Clinical Sonography, A Practical Guide. (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company

December BabyView of the Month

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Congratulations to our December and our final BabyView of the Month winners Jeannie and David from Oshawa, Ontario

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

My husband and I were in awe at the sight of our first baby. Just to see him in such detail was amazing and exhilarating all at once. We were so focused on his movements and were surprised at the range of motion that he is capable of. Of course he was being a cheeky monkey and was hiding his face from us for most of the ultrasound, but Cheryl stuck with it and we finally got a fantastic shot. We were so happy to confirm we were having a baby boy.

Describe some of your feelings and overall experience at BabyView?

We were amazed when our baby smiled at us, waved to us and grabbed his ankles. He was so wonderful to watch. We felt a range of emotions while we watched him move, Happiness, Love, and Fascination. The atmosphere was so relaxed and it was wonderful that Cheryl was also excited about our baby. She made us feel so comfortable and we felt right at home at BabyView. We came right home and sent the photos to all of our family and friends.

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby’s arrival?

This little boy has been so loved from the moment we found out we were pregnant. His Amma Margaret, Poppa Don, Nana Donna and Grandpa Jim are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby. The aunts and uncles as well as our extended family of friends are also very eager to meet him. We cannot wait to introduce our little one to his fur brothers and sisters, two dogs, Emma and Fisher and two cats, Harley and Butters.

Does your baby have a name yet? If so, is he/she named after anyone special?

The name we chose for our little boy is - Liam David Wallace - Liam is a name that we chose together. The name David comes from his Daddy and Wallace is to honor his mommy's Grandmother, whom is missed everyday, but will be watching over him from Heaven.

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family? Why or how?

Liam is a beautiful baby. He has his daddy's big hands and mommy's nose. We cannot wait to see what other features he is going to have. He is perfect already, we could never have imagined he would be so handsome.

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future?

We just want our Liam to know how loved he is. He will be surrounded by love and laughter everyday. We hope that he is healthy and strong, and lives a full life surrounded by those who love him. We also want him to be confident in all he does, live life to the fullest everyday, and to appreciate the little moments life has to offer. We would like Liam to have a generous heart, and to share it with the world even if it is in a small way. He has already enriched our lives just by being. We cannot wait to meet our little boy and are excited to welcome him into this wonderful world.

Keep a lookout for our new series called "Ask Cheryl" Where you can ask Cheryl Mech, the owner and registered medical sonographer any questions regarding your sonogram or 3d ultrasound and she will help out with the answers!

See you soon!

Welcome Home Baby!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:00 +0000

Congratulations to these New Arrivals!!

Lisa and Greg welcome baby #3 to their family.

_______________________________________________________________
Nikki and Gary were our BabyView of the Month winners in July 2009. Please welcome Baby Hudson Wright to their family (Formerly Baby Carswell.)

________________________________________________________________

Dominik Armande Szulc was born on Febuary 16th, 5lbs 15.9 onz! He was 5 weeks premature but is doing great!

Thank you again for the wonderful pictures!

The Szulc Family

___________________________________________________________________

We had a boy on November 9, 2008 and named him Riley Donald Carson Foster. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 21 inches long.

Thanks,
Jill Foster

Thank you!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:59:00 +0000

I just wanted to say thanks for a great experience with you. And I thank you for letting my daughter have a chance to see the baby in 3D J

I have to say, I’ve had many ultrasounds in the last few years (I’ve had 4 pregnancies , with Anayah being my first daughter) and you are the ONLY person to offer their hand to help me up when we were done the U/S. That may not seem like much, but to me it speaks volumes about you. So thank you.

Take care and have a wonderful Holiday

Merry Christmas!!
Stephanie

___________________________________________________________________

I just wanted to send off a quick note to thank you again for our amazing ultrasound on Monday! I'm still in shock that we're having a boy, I truly was convinced it was going to be another girl! We can't get over how active, and funny our little man was! Giving us the thumbs up, putting his arm behind his head chilling out, putting his hands up like a boxer and grabbing his peepee!

I cannot wait for our next appointment to see how much more he's grown and matured in there. It's an amazing experience to say the least.

See you in a few months!
Karen, Scott and Big Sister to-be Myla McAnerin

Congratulations To Rebecca And Jeffrey, The winners of our Baby of the month contest.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:34:00 +0000

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

Our 3D ultrasound was such a wonderful experience. It gave us a level of connection with our little one that we have never been able to experience before. It’s so special to have such personal time with my husband to bond with our baby. We couldn’t believe the amount of detail and activity we could see with the 3D ultrasound in comparison to the medical ultrasounds we’ve had prior to this experience. Best of all, we found out we are having a little BOY!

Describe some of your feelings and overall experience at BabyView?

It was so exciting to watch our baby in action. He was cuddled to the side sucking his thumb - so precious! The experience at Baby View was very personal and welcoming. Cheryl was so kind and made the atmosphere very relaxing. Of course, we were thrilled to be able to find out the gender of our baby, and have confidence in the accuracy. We love the DVD and the pictures of our little one – it’s so nice to be able to share them with family and friends..

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby’s arrival?

He isn’t even here yet, and he’s so loved already! Grandma Maddy and Grandma & Grandpa Shirley are so proud to welcome the first Grandchild – The first on both sides of the family! Also very excited are all the first time aunts and uncles; Uncle Kyle & Aunt Jenn, Uncle Chris & Aunt Michelle, Uncle Darren & Aunt Julie. His Great Grandparents, Great Aunts and Uncles, and cousins are also all very eager to meet him!

Does your baby have a name yet? If so, is he/she named after anyone special?

We will be naming him Charles Louis Shirley – Charlie for short. Charles is his Great Grandfather’s name. Our baby’s Great Grandfather is 86 years old now and a war veteran. Louis is his Grandfather’s name. They are both very special people and we couldn’t be more honored to name our son after them.

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family? Why or how?

He looks like he’s going to get his Daddy’s ears! His father always had larger ears when he was little, and we couldn’t help but notice our baby’s ears in the ultrasound pictures! His Mommy was quite the thumb-sucker when she was little, and it looks like he may have picked up that trait! (Considering he was sucking his thumb the majority of the ultrasound!)

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future?

We hope he loves to laugh. Those good hearty laughs that make your belly hurt. That he knows there’s nothing better than a smile to make someone’s day – including your own.
We hope his dreams are like the night sky - there's something about the night sky that feels endless.
We want him to appreciate the sunsets. Knowing it isn't an ending but only a start. It’s the new beginnings and the cycles of our lives that make life worth living.
We want him to know you're never too old to squish your toes in the mud. Learning that it's all about moments, one after the other, after the other - simple moments that are to be cherished a lifetime.

We hope that he is strong and healthy. That he knows there’s always a safe and happy place to call home. We hope he loves to go for walks, and he really appreciates those long ones you have to take on your own sometimes. Walks are always wonderful on your own, but most walks are best when you have a hand to hold. We wish for him to know the endless love of family, each and every day. To know kisses and hugs mean so much more than “I love you”. Most importantly little Charlie, we want you to know that Mommy and Daddy love you more than words can ever say.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:00 +0000

With the birth of your little one quickly approaching its time to start getting things organized. Along with all the joy that tiny little babies bring is a lot of STUFF! It's amazing how quickly it accumulates and how quickly it can disappear. You have already invested a fair amount of money before the arrival of your baby so make sure you hold onto what you have. Lovable Labels is a terrific solution to do just that. Our customized label products make your child's belongings easy to identify. No need to worry about which bottle belongs to which baby or which child this pacifier belongs to - Label it!

Our products are durable and kid/baby safe. From washing machine to microwave our labels will remain in place and look as good as they did the day you got them. With adorable icons and vibrant colours to chose from we can help you hold onto your little ones STUFF!

Come visit us at http://www.lovablelabels.ca/
Email: info@lovablelabels.ca
Tel: 1-866-327-5683

Candice and Kyle From North Oshawa, BOTM Winners in August

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

Our 3D ultrasound was truly amazing! Words can not express the feeling that you get watching your beautiful baby moving around and being able to watch the baby so closely. The experience was so amazing also because of Cheryl. She made us feel so welcome and made the experience so beautiful. From the time we walked in the office until now we are truly amazed.

Describe some of your feelings and overall experience at BabyView?
The overall experience was amazing! It was very exciting to watch the baby and how he moves.

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby’s arrival?

Awaiting the baby’s arrival is proud first time Grandma- Lori
Second time Grandparents Gord and Rita and Dianne and Gary
Also proud Aunts Natasha, Rebecca, Kristina and Sasha and proud Uncles Jason and Paul
There are also many proud grandparents, cousin’s aunts and uncles that can’t wait for the arrival of our little bundle of joy!!

Does your baby have a name yet? If so, is he/she named after anyone special?

Yes it is Owyn Lawrence. He is not named after anyone. His middle name is the grandfather’s name that has passed away.

Where will the baby’s first home be?

We already made a nice room for him in our house in North Oshawa.

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family? Why or how?
He looks like he has the Grandfathers nose. Also he slightly resembles the Mom's brother.

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future?
Right now our hopes and dreams is that he has 10 fingers and toes and to be healthy.

New Arrivals!!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Congratulations to Chad and Crystal Scriver, our December 2008 Baby of the Month winners. On March 5, 2009 they welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Aviana-Juliet Kimberly, into the world. All the best from BabyView!

Thanks again for the great pictures with the 3D ultrasound! Xander was born on August 26, 2009 and weighed in at 6lbs 11ozs! He was 3 weeks early but very strong and healthy from the start. I was very greatful to have those early glimpses of him before he arrived, to know just how handsome he was going to be!

Julie Martineau

Whitby, Ontario

Thank you for the 3D ultrasound experience - it was amazing!! We've welcomed our little boy Konstantinos to the world on September 3rd, 2009 at 10:19pm weighing 8lbs. 8oz.

We've attached an "after" picture and a similar 3D picture!! Thanks for everything!!

Proud parents,
Dimitrios & Freda

Thank you for the wonderful experience of being able to see our little Liam before he was born:)

- Thanks again! Kate Cook

Introducing Matthew Walter Thomas Stephenson, born September 27, 2009. Thank you for the wonderful 3D ultrasound experience!

- Sherry Stephenson

Newborn Babies and Sleep

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:40:00 +0000

By Elizabeth Pantley, author of Gentle Baby Care and The No-Cry Sleep Solution

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious
time in your life – and a sleepless time too. Newborns have very
different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you
understand your baby’s developing sleep patterns, and will help
you have reasonable expectations for sleep.

Read, Learn, and Beware of Bad Advice
Absolutely everyone has an opinion about how you should handle
sleep issues with your new baby. The danger to a new parent is that
these tidbits of misguided advice (no matter how well-intentioned)
can truly have a negative effect on our parenting skills and, by
extension, our babies’ development…if we are not aware of the
facts. The more knowledge you have the less likely that other
people will make you doubt your parenting decisions.

When you have your facts straight, and when you have a parenting
plan, you will be able to respond with confidence to those who are
well-meaning but offering contrary or incorrect advice. So, your
first step is to get smart! Know what you are doing, and know why
you are doing it. Read books and magazines, attend classes or
support groups – it all helps.

The Biology of Newborn Sleep
During the early months of your baby’s life, he sleeps when he is
tired, it’s that simple. You can do little to force a new baby to sleep
when he doesn’t want to sleep, and conversely, you can do little to
wake him up when he is sleeping soundly.

Newborn babies have very tiny tummies. They grow rapidly, their
diet is liquid, and it digests quickly. Although it would be nice to
lay your little bundle down at bedtime and not hear from him until
morning, this is not a realistic goal for a tiny baby. Newborns need
to be fed every two to four hours — and sometimes more.

Sleeping “through the night”
You may believe that babies should start “sleeping through the
night” soon after birth. For a new baby, a five-hour stretch is a
full night. Many (but not all) babies can sleep uninterrupted from
midnight to 5 a.m. (Not that they always do.) This may be a far
cry from what you may have thought “sleeping through the night”
meant!

What’s more, some sleep-through-the-nighters will suddenly begin
waking more frequently, and it’s often a full year or even two until
your baby will settle into an all-night, every night sleep pattern.

Falling Asleep at the Breast or Bottle
It is natural for a newborn to fall asleep while sucking at the
breast, a bottle, or a pacifier. When a baby always falls asleep this
way, he learns to associate sucking with falling asleep; over time,
he cannot fall asleep any other way. This is probably the most
natural, pleasant sleep association a baby can have. However, a
large percentage of parents who are struggling with older babies
who cannot fall asleep or stay asleep are fighting this powerful
association.

Therefore, if you want your baby to be able to fall asleep without
your help, it is essential that you sometimes let your newborn
baby suck until he is sleepy, but not totally asleep. When you can,
remove the breast, bottle, or pacifier from his mouth, and let him
finish falling asleep without it. If you do this often enough, he will
learn how to fall asleep without sucking.

Waking for Night Feedings
Many pediatricians recommend that parents shouldn’t let a
newborn sleep longer than four hours without feeding, and the
majority of babies wake far more frequently than that. No matter
what, your baby will wake up during the night. The key is to learn
when you should pick her up for a feeding and when you can let her
go back to sleep on her own.

Here’s a tip that is important for you to know. Babies make many
sleeping sounds, from grunts to whimpers to outright cries, and
these noises don’t always signal awakening. These are what I call
sleeping noises, and your baby is asleep during these episodes.

Learn to differentiate between sleeping sounds and awake sounds.
If she is awake and hungry, you’ll want to feed her as quickly as
possible so she’ll go back to sleep easily. But if she’s asleep – let
her sleep!

Help Your Baby Distinguish Day from Night
A newborn sleeps sixteen to eighteen hours per day, and this sleep
is distributed evenly over six to seven sleep periods. You can help
your baby distinguish between night sleep and day sleep, and thus
help him sleep longer periods at night.

Have your baby take his daytime naps in a lit room where he can
hear the noises of the day. Make nighttime sleep dark and quiet,
except for white noise (a background hum). You can also help your
baby differentiate day from night by using a nightly bath and a
change into pajamas to signal the difference between the two.

Watch for Signs of Tiredness
Get familiar with your baby’s sleepy signals and put her down to
sleep as soon as she seems tired. A baby who is encouraged to
stay awake when her body is craving sleep is an unhappy baby.
Over time, this pattern develops into sleep deprivation, which
complicates developing sleep maturity. Learn to read your baby’s
sleepy signs -- such as quieting down, losing interest in people
and toys, and fussing -- and put her to bed when that window of
opportunity presents itself.

Make Yourself Comfortable
It’s a fact that your baby will be waking you up, so you may as
well make yourself as comfortable as possible. Relax about night
wakings right now. Being frustrated about having to get up won’t
change a thing. The situation will improve day by day; and before
you know it, your newborn won’t be so little anymore — she’ll be
walking and talking and getting into everything in sight…during the
day, and sleeping peacefully all night long.

Excerpted with permission by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Publishing from The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help
Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley, copyright
2002

Congratulations to Breanna and Danny from Pickering!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:21:00 +0000

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

The experience of our 3D ultrasound was amazing from the moment we walked in there until the time we left. The atmosphere was very calming and warming; which took away any nervousness that we were feeling. Cheryl is friendly and sociable which made our visit pleasant. You can tell from the moment you walked through the door, that she really enjoys her job.

Describe some of your feelings and overall experience at BabyView?

Our overall experience was worth every penny. This is our 3rd child and we never experienced this before with any of our other children. At our 18 week diagnostic ultrasound with my Doctor, we were told that we were having a baby girl, so doing this 3D ultrasound we would be able to confirm the gender as well as get a clearer image of what she looks like before her big arrival. Well we were shocked!! Our baby was beautiful. Little button nose. Cute little lips. We were in complete awe. Then the big surprise was that our daughter was in fact a baby boy. The news was shocking but certainly didn't change the way we felt…as long as our baby is healthy.

Does your baby have any siblings?

Our new bundle of joy will be welcomed home by his big brother, Tyler who is 8 and big sister, Ashley who is 4.

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby’s arrival?

I would love to be able to list the family members awaiting the arrival of our new son; however we would be here forever :)

Does your baby have a name yet? If so, is he/she named after anyone special?

After being told by Cheryl at BabyView we were having a baby boy, we are currently searching the internet and reading all the books on Baby Name. :)

Where will the baby’s first home be?

We plan on having our son at Markham Stouffville and bringing him to his home in Pickering.

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family? Why or how?

After coming home and looking at the images, we have noticed that our new son has the same features that our oldest son Tyler, a button nose, cute lips, and big hands.

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future?

As most parents would say, we just hope for a safe and healthy arrival of our son.

Congratulations Again to Nikki and Gary

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:33:00 +0000

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

We were extremely pleased with the outcome of the 3D Ultrasound! The one to one customer service was tremendous, we we’re very impressed!

Describe some of your feelings and overall experience at BabyView?

Joy, relief, excitement! We left BabyView feeling very excited about the future!

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby’s arrival?

3 sets of Grandparents, 3 Uncles and 3 Aunts!

Does your baby have a name yet? If so, is he/she named after anyone special?

Not confirmed as of yet, Mr.Wright so far.

Where will the baby’s first home be?

Newmarket, Ontario

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family? Why or how?

Definitely has his Mom’s nose so far!

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future?

We would hope that our little boy is able to pursue all of his hopes and dreams and lives life to the fullest!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Karen and Scott McAnerin show off their t-shirts at their BabyView visit!

Hi Cheryl, I just wanted to say thanks so much again for another great scan! I wish we could come back and see him in another few weeks! I'm so anxious to meet him after seeing his chubby cheeks!

Thanks so much again!!Karen, Scott, Myla and Baby Brodyn
Courtice, Ontario

New Arrivals!!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:04:00 +0000

We just want to send you this email to say, thank you so much for everything that you have done for us. You were very patient and wonderful to work with to get the pictures of our baby girl. Jennifer was convinced that she was getting a baby boy, and after that she was pleased that she had a baby girl.

Rachel Giovanna Morgan
March 25th 2009. 6:40am C-Section.
7lbs and 12oz

Thanks again.

Paul, Jennifer, and Rachel Morgan.

__________________________________________________________________

Thanks a bunch! Here is Maon Novic! He was born on May 3rd just 10 days early!

Melissa Novic

_________________________________________________________________

Hey Cheryl, its Jennifer and Danny!

Baby Jadyn Dawn Lynch was born on May 28th-weighing 6lbs 12 ounces.

Thanks again,

Jennifer and Danny

Bowmanville, Ontario.

Jennifer and Danny we're BabyView's February Baby of the Month contest winners! To view their article click here.... http://www.babyview.ca/ultrasounds_blog/archives/2009_03_01_archive.html

___________________________________________________________________

Welcome baby Micah Miranda, weighing 10lbz 7oz

__________________________________________________________________

Thank you for the wonderful experience me and my husband had.

Thanks again

Anthy

Congratulations to Shannon and Scott, the winners of our April BabyView of the Month contest.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:52:00 +0000

How did you feel about your 3D ultrasound?

We were both very excited about the 3D ultrasound. We could not wait to meet our baby girl (and confirm that she was in fact a girl).

Describe some of you feelings and overall experience at BabyView?

The 3D ultrasound was incredibly emotional for both of us! The moment that the screen changed and we got to see what our girl looks like was indescribable.

Does your baby have any siblings?

Nope!

Who are the other family members awaiting your baby's arrival?

Mom's Side: Grandparents Tim & Diane, Great Grandma Rita, Aunt Heather
Dad's Side: Grandparents Myles & Mary-Beth, Aunt Jen & Uncle Ewan, Uncle Brent & Aunt Kelly.

Does your baby have a name yet?

Yes, we have named her! But we are keeping it secret until the day she arrives!

Where will your baby's first home be?

Our babies first home will be in Thornhill, Ontario

Did you think your baby resembled anyone in your family?

She looked both like Daddy and Aunt Heather

What are your hopes and dreams for your baby's future?

We hope that she is a healthy, strong little girl that is happy and motivated to follow her dreams.

New arrivals!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Thank you so much for everything that you have done for us. You were very patient and wonderful to work with to get the pictures of our baby girl. Jennifer was convinced that she was having a baby boy. And after that she was pleased that she had a baby girl. Thank you so much for everything.

Rachel Giovanna Morgan
March 25th 2009. 6:40am C-Section.
7lbs and 12oz

Thanks again.

Paul, Jennifer, and Rachel Morgan. ____________________________________________________________________
I would like to introduce our new addition to the family, baby boy Nicholas Joseph Saikali. Nicholas was born on March 21st at 1:18 pm. My husband and I would like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you gave us to see our baby before he was born.

Sincerley,

Maya El-Saikali
____________________________________________________________________
Our bearutiful baby girl has arrived. Carly Elizabeth was born on Febuary 19th 2009 at 11:20am, 7lbs 15ozs and 19.5in long. Our experiance at BabyView was amazing, the staff is extreemly informative and they were very paitent with my other 3 children who also attended, all of which are under 5. I was very shocked to find out during our ultrasound that we were expecting our 3rd girl, and was very unsure until she was actually born. But the staff was right! She is a girl and we are very happy to have her here. We were very suprised how much Carly resembled her older sister, as early as 21weeks. Thanks you so much to the BabyView staff for an unforgetable experiance that we will all carry with us forever.

Dawn, Paul, Amelie, Jakob, Makala and Carly Stone
___________________________________________________________________

We had our boy on November 9, 2008 and named him Riley Donald Carson Foster. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 21 inches long.............Jill Drodge

____________________________________________________________________
Michael Christopher Pinder joined us on December 17th, 2008 at 12:24pm. He was born at home and weighed in at 8lbs 5 oz. I would like to thank you again for the wonderful experience we had with our two ultrasound scans. You made it so enjoyable with the personal touch you gave us and the time you took to ensure we had a great view of our little one. The CD and DVD are a great keepsake, and it's amazing to see how much he resembles the pictures taken. I will highly recommend your services to other expectant mothers I know.

Thanks again Cheryl and Chris Pinder

____________________________________________________________________

Thank you very much for allowing me to meet my baby before she was born!

Laura Egas

Your Birth Plans.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:36:00 +0000

Real-life births are full of surprises, but flexible planning will help you have your baby in the way that's right for you.

Imagine this: You will soon be journeying through a wilderness. You've talked to some friends who have already travelled this wilderness, and they all have different stories to tell. Some people have climbed steep mountains, or struggled slowly through dense woods, while others have hiked along an easier path.
There are some common threads, too. Almost everyone describes the trip as being most challenging toward the end. Many people say it was helpful to have an experienced guide with them. And everyone promises you that the reward for reaching the other side is worth every second of the journey.
Planning your birth is a little like getting ready for that journey. There is so much about birth that is unpredictable. You don't know when labour will start, how long it will last, what complications might arise or how you will feel about everything when it happens.
But there are some plans you can make. You can learn about birth so you are will prepared to consider your options. You can think about the environment and care you would like to have during labour. You can even think about what will help you cope if things don't work out as you had hoped and your plans have to change. Consider these questions as you put your plans in place:

Where do you want to be in labour and while giving birth?
If you are planning a hospital birth, would you like to be in the birthing room rather than the regular labour ward? (You may need to pre-register.) Would you prefer to labour at home as long as possible, or do you think you would be more comfortable heading to the hospital fairly early? If you are planning a home birth, you will need to find a caregiver who attends home deliveries, and also make plans about which hospital you will transfer to if problems arise.

Who do you want to have with you?
As well as your caregiver (physician or midwife), you may want your partner, a labour support person, your mother or a friend. Do you have older children who also want to be part of the birth? Do you have a backup if your partner or labour support person is unexpectedly unable to be with you?
Increasingly women are choosing to hire trained labour supporters (doulas), in addition to their partners, to help them through labour. If you are interested in learning more about this option, check out the DONA International website: dona.org.

What do you want to be doing in labour?
Do you picture yourself walking around outdoors, standing in the shower, relaxing in a whirlpool tub, listening to music? You might need to make several possible plans:
If labour starts in the middle of the night, what will help you relax and get more rest? If labour starts in the morning when you are not tired, how can you keep active and encourage the labour to progress?

What kind of help would you like?
What comfort measures do you think will be most helpful? Do you hope to have an unmedicated birth, or do you plan to request pain medication as soon as labour becomes really difficult? You can't predict how you will feel once labour is really underway, but if your support team knows your goals and preferences, they can support you more effectively.

Are there any routine hospital procedures you wish to avoid?
Remember that you are entitled to refuse these if you choose. Your hospital tour may be a good time to learn about the policies of the hospital you plan to use.

Are there any issues you feel strongly about?
Are you very concerned, for example, about avoiding an episiotomy? Make sure you discuss this carefully with those who will be attending you.
There may also be small things that are important to you. Some women,, for instance, prefer to labour in their own nightgown rather than a hospital gown.

What do you want to happen once the baby is born?
If you've been concentrating on the labour, you may not have thought much about this part. Does your partner want to tell the baby's sex or cut the cord?
Do you want to breastfeed immediately or keep the baby with you?

What if labour complications do arise?
It's impossible to anticipate all the possible variations, but you can consider some of the common ones and any that you are especially concerned about. For example, if you need help pushing your baby out, you may have a choice between forceps and a vacuum extractor - so you might want to discuss this issue and include your preferences in the birth plan. or if you need to have a Caesarean section, which members of your birth team will be able to stay with you? Can your partner stay at the hospital to help care for the baby?

Article by Teresa Pitman.
Taken from Today's Parent Pregnancy Guide (Spring 2009)