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Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
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 . . .
Holding your baby in a baby bath
For small babies up to four or
five months, a specially designed plastic baby bath is ideal.Some baths fit
neatly over the sides of the main bath and can be filled from the main bath
faucet and dra . . .
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.
Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
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.
Trying after a miscarriage
After experiencing a miscarriage, it is only natural to want to conceive again. However, it is important to make sure that you are physically and emotionally ready to become pregnant.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
Around ninety percent of women
suffer from a form of premenstrual syndrome or PMS – it’s like an advanced
warning system that lets women know their period is coming. Most women suffer
from differen . . .