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Eating disorders and fertility
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can impact on your fertility and your pregnancy if you are lucky enough to conceive…
Positioning baby for birth
A mother's position and movement in the final weeks of pregnancy can influence the baby's position in the womb, and can make the delivery of the baby easier.
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
What can and can't I do in labor?
It may be best to stay at home at the first signs of early labour, otherwise you may have a long and boring wait ahead of you. Luckily you can still perform light activities and still enjoy a snack or . . .
Preparing for a cesarean
If you know you’re going to have
a cesarean getting clued in to what’s likely to happen will help calm your
nerves on the day… Before the surgery- You’ll be asked not to eat
or drink for a num . . .
When should I go to hospital?
It may seem tempting to rush to hospital as soon as you feel the first twinge of a contraction, but the longer you stay at home, the better. However, if contractions become stronger or vaginal bleedin . . .
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 . . .
What will my newborn do?
Sleep
Newborn babies have one important thing to do – grow bigger. For this they need plenty of sleep. Newborns sleep around 16 hours in every 24, and at first not many of those will be at n . . .
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 . . .
Am I pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.