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Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
Your labor bag: what to pack
There's nothing quite like packing a hospital bag for focussing you on the imminent arrival of your baby, especially if you're a first-time mum.
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Newborns and pacifiers
Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
Bathing your newborn
Most moms feel a little
apprehensive when bathing their newborns for the first time because newborns
are small, fragile and very slippery when wet. When you’re at the hospital, a
nurse will give yo . . .
Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
Why do newborns cry?
Crying is the only way your baby has of telling you that something is bothering him. If your little one gets upset it is a good idea to investigate if they are hungry, soiled their nappy, or if they n . . .
Signs that you're ovulating
Each woman will experience different signs from their body informing them that they are ovulating. These signs may not always be obvious, therefore tracking your menstrual cycle may be helpful in dete . . .
Top 10 tips for a good night’s sleep
It’s
miserable not getting enough sleep and can be hard to console yourself that
your sleeping problems in pregnancy are good practice for the arrival of your
new baby. For this reason, it is bette . . .