The single parents have mot much experience about take care of the child. Some time single parents are getting idea about the childcare with their friends and family members or from the various single parents forums or parenting organizations.
I think it is better you will get the idea about the day today problems of the parents. Single parents need continuous knowledge about the various issues of childcare. In the initial stage they will feel trouble related to various issues but as they have got the experience than they will get trained.
It is better you can chat online in the various parental forum or you will talk with the single parenting. You can contact with doctor if you have any health related problem.