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Birth complications
Although most women go on to have successful births and healthy babies, it is worth preparing yourself for the unexpected things that can happen during labour and birth.
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 . . .
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.
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 . . .
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 . . .
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Is my baby developing normally?
Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Playing with your newborn
The best thing to do with your newborn is to play and encourage them to aid them along in their development.
Stressed out new mom
Feeling stressed before an
important meeting pales in comparison to the stress that comes with being a new
mom. The most important thing you can do is to have some time out away from
your baby from . . .