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Cesarean section
Whether Cesarean sections are planned or determined necessary once labour has started, they can be very frightening for a mum-to-be that does not know what to expect. Luckily there are ways to prepar . . .
Natural pain relief in labor
There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Water birth
Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.
Why choose a hospital birth?
Most first-time moms opt for hospital births because emergency assistance is there if something should go wrong. With a second baby, it isn't such a new and daunting experience, and you ma . . .
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
Health and beauty
Modern life is stressful and although pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also take its toll on your body. In addition to gentle exercise there are others things you should take into account that wi . . .
Mental wellbeing
Your mental wellbeing is vital to how much you enjoy your experience of pregnancy. Studies too have shown that unborn babies are receptive to their mother’s emotions, so by staying positive, fit and h . . .
Mental wellbeing with a new baby
Although being a new mom is exciting – at last you’re holding your baby in your arms after a long nine months of waiting! – it can also be overwhelming.
Nothing and no one can prepare you for the gr . . .
Surviving the first few weeks
The best way to get by after having a baby is to take each day one at a time. Each new experience with your newborn can be both exciting and stressful. So do not be too hard on yourself and accept tha . . .
Dreaming strange dreams
Pregnant
women often have strange dreams, especially in the third trimester (weeks
29-40). Dreaming about your baby is common and this is the place where your
anxieties and worries may find express . . .