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Water birth
Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.
How is breast milk made?
Once breastfeeding is established, breast milk is produced on a supply and demand basis, but before that milk production is driven by hormones and your breasts actually start manufacturing mil . . .
Breastfeeding: an overview
The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends you exclusively breastfeed your baby for his first six months, and if you choose to breastfeed you can be sure he’ll be receiving all the nutri . . .
Positions for sex in pregnancy
There is no reason not to enjoy sex during pregnancy. As your bump grows certain positions may become harder, however there are alternatives.
Inductions and being overdue
It can be quite disconcerning to have your due date come and go. However, there are methods useful for inducing labour such as a membrane sweep, Syntocinon and others to aid you along in the delivery . . .
Jumpstart labor at home
There are both synthetic and natural ways to bring on labour, and before your health practitioner tries any of the synthetic methods, it may be worth giving a few of the natural methods a go.
Cuddles halve baby tantrums
Giving your baby cuddles can halve the time she spends crying, say researchers after a month-long study. Most parents hug their babies for about two-and-a-half hours a day, but researchers claim that . . .
I'm overdue - what happens now?
It is not uncommon for pregnant women to go over their due date. If it is felt that your baby will be better off coming out, an induction may be given.
Uterine Contractions
Contractions are often the first sign that you are going into labour.
Your body after the birth
In all the run up to having your baby: the preparation for his arrival, the labor itself and the excitement and joy of holding him for the first time, one thing you might not have considered is the ph . . .