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Thumb sucking
Thumb sucking is very common in babies and young children – in fact, it’s thought that around 70 to 90 percent of babies suck their thumbs. Most of them outgrow the habit by around three to five years . . .
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
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 . . .
Newborns and pacifiers
Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
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.
Painful periods
Unfortunately, period pain is part of being a woman. In certain situations where the pain is more severe, there could be a larger problem.
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Understanding sleep and your baby
Although
we’re unaware of it, sleep occurs in cycles. The first phase is known as ‘light
sleep’ and it takes us into REM (rapid eye movement) or ‘dream sleep’. This
stage is so-called because . . .
Are subsequent babies always bigger?
Each pregnancy for every woman will vary. However, subsequent babies due tend to be larger and show earlier as a rule of thumb.
Choking: what to do
Once babies have discovered their hands and learnt to grasp objects they tend to put everything in their mouths.
Keep an eye on your child when he’s eating or playing, in case he puts someth . . .