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Working out your baby's position
Determining which position your baby is in inside your belly can be a trying task. But there are signs to look and feel for to discover how your baby is situated.
Home birth
Lots of women choose to have their babies in the intimate surroundings of home and new statistics show that the percentage of home births in the UK has risen by seven per cent.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.
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Water birth
Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.
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 my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
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.
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Newborn development
Newborn babies will often look nothing like the ones you see in baby magazines. Yours may have blotchy skin or jaundice, but in no time these symptoms will clear up.
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.