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50 Beautiful Father-Daughter Quotes That Honour Their Unbreakable Bond
The bond between a father and a daughter is magical. Therefore, we bring to you a list of 50 father-daughter quotes and sayings to celebrate this special bond.
Father-Daughter Quotes and Sayings
Nothing can match a father and daughter’s special bond. It is full of warmth and genuine love for each other. This article portrays the different facets of the relationship with father-daughter relationship quotes, father-daughter quotes about the love they share, and funny sides to their relationship.
“Certain it is that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In our love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters, there is something which there are no words to express.” - Joseph Addison
“Being a Daddy’s girl is like having permanent armour for the rest of your life.” – Manirela Reka
“It was my father who taught me to value myself.” – Dawn French
“A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life” – Dr James Dobson
“When my daughter says ‘Daddy I need you!’I wonder if she has any idea that I need her billion times more.” – Stanley Behrman
“When my father did not have my hand...he had my back.” – Linda Poindexter
“The reason why daughters love their dad the most is....that there is at least one man in the world who will never hurt her.” – Anonymous
“Guns don’t kill people....dads with pretty daughters do.” – Anonymous
“Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of songs.” – Pam Brown
“Many a man wishes he were strong enough to tear a telephone in half especially if he has a teenage daughter.” – Guy Lombardo
“No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” – Michael Ratnadeepak
“I love my father as the stars – he is a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.” – Terri Guillemets
“A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again.” – Enid Bagnold
“A man’s daughter is his heart. Just with feet, walking out in the world.” – Mat Johnson
“When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that has happened that day just melts away.” – Hugh Jackman
“A daughter is a treasure and cause of sleeplessness.” – Ben Sirach
“A father needs to be the standard against which she will judge all men.” – Gregory E.
“Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch.” – John Stewart
“The only man that a daughter can depend on is her dad.” – Frenchy
“My father had a profound influence on me; he was a lunatic.” – Spike Milligan
“It does not matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” – Anne Sexton
“My father, he was like the rock; the guy you went to with every problem.” – Gwyneth Paltrow
“She got her looks from her father. He is a plastic surgeon.” – Groucho Marx
“A father’s disappointment can be a very powerful tool.” – Michael Bergin
“My mother protected me from the world and my father threatened me with it.” – Quentin Crisp
“A man is not complete until he has seen the baby he has made.” – Sammy Davis
“Some people don’t believe in heroes but they have not met my dad.” – Anonymous
“The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter is to love her mother.” – Elaine S. Dalton
“One of the greatest gifts I have got from God... I call him Daddy.” – Anonymous
“To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” – Euripides
“I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back.” – Imelda Marcos
“It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing; there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.” – John Sinor
“I think my mom put it best. She said ‘little girls soften their daddy’s hearts’.” – Paul Walker
“A girl’s first true love is her father.” – Marisol Santiago
“A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.” – Anonymous
“Any fool can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy.” – Philip Whitmore Senior
“I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” – Hedy Lamarr
“Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the God and weight of her world.” – John Mayer
“Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels like handing over a million-dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla.” – Jim Bishop
“My Daddy was my hero. He was always there for me when I needed him. He listened to me and taught me so many things. But most of all he was fun.” – Bindi Irwin
“No one is able to make a girl a queen except her father.” – Arab Proverb
“The reason I am bad at cooking is my father always appreciated the dish I prepared, and I believed him.” – Alia Bhat
“The power of a dad in a daughter’s life is unmatched.” – Justin Ricklefs
“My father did not tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
“A father holds his daughter's hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever." - Anonymous
“I am my father’s daughter, and I am not afraid of anything.” – Elizabeth I
“There will always be a few people who have the courage to love what is untamed inside us. One of those men is my father.” – Alison Lohman
“I am a princess not because I have a prince, but because my father is a king.” – Anonymous
“I hope I can find a man that will treat me as good as my dad.” – Lady Gaga
“The happiest moment of my life was probably when my daughter was born.” – David Duchovny
Did your heart go awww reading these beautiful quotes? Choose your favourite one from the above collection and pen it down the next time you feel like telling your daughter what she means to you!
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Reading the title again? This is my first article here and you may wonder what kind of topic is this. One of the biggest challenges and questions every parent faces is discipline.When should we start? How should we do it? Who should do it? How often should we do it?The list goes on and on.I believe in disciplining kids and follow the following principles.
1. It's never too early to start.
My husband and I started disciplining our daughter when she was around 6 months old. Too early, some may say. But she knew she was doing something wrong. She was told not to touch the laptop and she did so again and again, so my husband gave her a flick on the hand to let her know that disobeying was not appreciated. If they know what they are doing is wrong, then they are old enough to understand punishment as well. One of my friends told me that I should start disciplining only after my daughter turns 4 because till then the child won't understand anything. I told her that by then the child would have already built convictions and behaviour and character, and changing all that would be difficult. The child would also be surprised as to why there was suddenly a change - what was okay till now is suddenly not okay. That could be confusing, right?
2. It is never too late to start.
I realised the importance of discipline when I became a mother. Only then did I understand why my parents chose to discipline me. I am who I am today because they scolded me and did not spare the rod. So if you haven't started doing it with your child, I guess you should.
3. Discipline shows love.
Disciplining the child shows love. My child will realise that what I do is because I love her and because I want her to learn and do what is right.
4. Do not interfere and do not let anyone interfere either.
My husband and I have an agreement that when I am disciplining our daughter, he will not step in and save her, and when he is correcting our daughter, I won't be taking her side. She tries though, really hard, hoping that the other one will save her but we stay strong. I may have to turn my face away to hide my tears, but it is important that the child knows the parents' convictions are the same. Otherwise, they'll learn to manipulate. After it is all done, pamper them as much as your heart desires.
5. A 'no' is a 'no'
When I say no, my daughter runs to her pappa and asks with all the sweetness in the world, 'Can I?' And he says no because mamma said no. The same goes the other way round.We love our daughter so much that we want her to know right from wrong and also that when something wrong is done, there will be consequences.
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External Cephalic Version(ECV) Technique For Breech Baby
External Cephalic Version (or ECV) is a manual procedure that is used to turn a baby from its breech position (bottom or foot facing down) to a head-first position.
This article discusses how the ECV procedure is performed, along with when it should be done (or not) and the outcome and risk factors of this procedure.
The Breech Baby Position
The Breech baby position is a foetal position where the baby’s bottom or feet is facing downwards, instead of the normal head position. It occurs in around 3-5% of pregnant women after 37 to 40 weeks of pregnancy.
The probability of childhood handicap for a breech baby is as high as 16%, irrespective of the mode of the baby’s delivery.
Most babies in breech position are delivered through Caesarean (or C-section) instead of vaginal births.
What Is An External Cephalic Version Procedure or ECV?
External Cephalic Version (or ECV) is a manual procedure where the breech baby (or foetus) is externally rotated from its breech position first to a sideways position and then finally to a head-first position. This ECV pregnancy procedure enables pregnant women to deliver their babies through the normal vaginal birth, rather than undergoing a C-section.
ECV procedure comprises of the following components:
Foetal monitoring
Version procedure
1. Foetal Monitoring
During this step, the foetus is closely monitored to avoid any harm during the version procedure. Monitoring can be done through foetal ultrasound to confirm the position of the placenta. An electronic foetal heart monitoring is used to measure the heart rate. A foetus, whose heart rate increases at a normal rate with its movement, is a healthy one, which is suitable for the version procedure.
2. Version Procedure
During this procedure, your doctor will place both hands on your foetus’s head and buttocks in order to attempt turning it to a head-down position. Before the procedure, you will be administered tocolytic medicines such as terbutaline to relax your uterus.
Your doctor may recommend additional version procedures if the first attempt is not successful.
Why Is ECV Procedure Performed?
The ECV procedure is performed after 37 weeks of pregnancy. Though most babies repeatedly keep changing positions throughout the pregnancy, they usually settle into a cephalic (or head-down) position by the 36th week. According to statistics, 1 in every 25 babies is in a breech position after 36 weeks. Even though breech babies can take the natural position in the last month, the chances of this happening are about 1 in 8 (for first pregnancies) and 1 in 3 (for second and subsequent pregnancies).
At this stage, your doctor may recommend the ECV procedure before the start of your labour.
When Is ECV Procedure Done?
According to 2016 statistics, 93.2% of the breech babies in the U.S. are delivered through Caesarean operation. This has led to a rapid growth of baby deliveries happening through Caesarean.
ECV procedure is done to improve the probability of a natural vaginal birth.
When Is The ECV Procedure Not Recommended?
An ECV procedure is not recommended for expecting mothers, if they:
Are having other pregnancy-related complications
Have any other medical complications (such as heart problems) that prevent them from consuming tocolytic medicines.
Are expecting twins or triplets
Are carrying a uterus with unusual shape
Have had a caesarean operation previously
Have low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the foetus
Are having placenta praevia (or low-lying placenta), where the placenta is low or covering the cervix, which can block the baby’s path on the way out.
Additionally, the ECV procedure is not done when:
The amniotic sac (or the water bag) has ruptured.
The foetus has a hyper-extended head, or some birth defect.
What Is The Outcome Of ECV?
The use of the ECV procedure can reduce the 3-4% of breech births to around 1%. ECV also contributes towards reduction in premature labour, breech-related complications, and premature babies.
Although there is a chance that following the ECV procedure, the baby can turn back into the breech position, ECV can improve the overall chances of having a normal vaginal birth.
Is This Procedure Painful?
An ECV procedure usually lasts for around 3 hours. As ECV is a non-invasive procedure, the pain or discomfort factor is restricted to a limited time. However, based on patient response, the pain perception of the expecting mother is largely influenced by the success (or failure) of the procedure, along with the length of the procedure. Most women, who underwent longer procedures or a failed version, have reported more pain. On the other hand, women who underwent a successful ECV have reported less pain.
Risks Of External Cephalic Version
While foetus monitoring can reduce the risks of ECV, there are potential risks associated with ECV, including:
The umbilical cord getting twisted or squeezed, thus reducing blood flow and oxygen to the foetus.
Labour inducement, caused by the rupturing of the amniotic sac.
Rare complications such as Placenta abrio, uterus rupture, or damage to the umbilical cord.
What Is The Success Rate Of This Procedure?
ECV has an average success rate of 58%. According to 2016 statistics in the U.S., 68% of the women who had a successful ECV went on to have a normal vaginal birth, while only 25.2% underwent a C-section.
Can Someone With A Previous C-Section Have This Procedure?
According to the latest medical research studies, women who have already undergone a C-section can benefit from an ECV procedure for their subsequent pregnancies. Researchers have concluded that women with previous C-section have a success rate (50%) at ECV, quite close to the success rate (51.6%) for women who have not undergone any previous C-section.
Factors That Might Affect The Success Rate Of Versions
The success of the ECV procedure is dependent on multiple individual factors, including:
The skill of the physician performing the ECV
The information provided to the pregnant woman, along with her motivation to avoid a Caesarean.
The physician’s willingness to stop the ECV procedure in the event of any complication or additional effort.
Other factors that contribute strongly to the ECV success rate are:
The pregnant woman, undergoing the procedure, has previously given birth.
The baby is not engaged in the pelvis.
The physician performing the ECV can feel the baby’s head on palpitation.
What If The Version Doesn’t Work?
Depending on the breech position of your baby and other individual factors, a normal vaginal birth is still a possibility, even if the ECV procedure does not succeed.
Things To Consider
An ECV procedure carries a minor risk of causing bleeding, which could lead to the mixing of the mother’s and the baby’s blood. To prevent this, pregnant women with Rh-negative blood type is injected with Rh immunoglobin to prevent a condition called Rh sensitization, which can lead to complications in future pregnancies.
What Methods Can You Try Other Than ECV?
If you do not want to opt for the ECV procedure, there are alternative methods to consider, including:
Expectant management, which is based on the likelihood of a conversion to cephalic presentation from a breech presentation, quoted at around 3%.
Trial of labour, which can be a viable alternative for selected expectant mothers including multiparous females with proven pelvis, a full-term foetus, and complete cervical dilation.
ECV during labour, which suggests that ECV on the onset of labour is safe for pregnant women with their membranes intact.
Postural manoeuvres, which comprises of pelvic elevation in the hands & knees position or with a wedge for pelvis support.
Moxibustion & Acupuncture, where moxibustion is an ancient Chinese practice using a Chinese herb, which is burnt close to the mother’s acupuncture point.
The right position in the womb goes a long way in ensuring a safe delivery both for the child and the mother. Speaking to your doctor about opting for an ECV, if the baby is breech, is the best way to determine if it is a procedure which is suited to you, or if there are any alternatives you may try instead.
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