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Cesarean section
Whether Cesarean sections are planned or determined necessary once labour has started, they can be very frightening for a mum-to-be that does not know what to expect. Luckily there are ways to prepar . . .
Emergency home births
Sometimes a baby will come early and you will be unable to make it to the hospital. Knowing how to act during an emergency home delivery could make all the difference..
Healthy diet guide for dad-to-be
Apart from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is because there is a direct link between what y . . .
Over 35 and trying for a baby
Every woman has a predetermined number of eggs to release in their lifetime. It is because of this set number that women over the age of 35 can have a harder time conceiving.
Fitness for birth
Childbirth is one of the most intensely exhausting and physically demanding events you’ll ever experience and it’s important to prepare your body adequately.
For the average fit and healthy woman, th . . .
Common sleep problems in pregnancy
Nothing is more depressing than realizing you’re the only person awake within a 20-mile radius but poor sleep is another one of those pregnancy niggles. As your uterus expands, you’ll need to go to th . . .
Breastfeeding after your return to work
It’s
definitely possible to continue breastfeeding after you return to work. Using a
breast pump to express milk during the day is the key, and if you’re lucky you
may have an employer who’s . . .
SIDS (or Cot Death)
SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a newborn that previously appeared healthy.
Reflux in babies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is different from the spitting up that many babies do if they’ve taken in too much milk.
It happens more consistently and your baby is likely t . . .
Insect bites and stings
It can be very upsetting for your child if an insect bites her, but rest assured most insects cause no harm and apart from an aversion to creepy crawlies your child should be fine with a little distra . . .