Articles about "wellbeing" 44
Mental wellbeing
Your mental
wellbeing is vital to how much you enjoy your experience of pregnancy. Studies too have shown that unborn babies are receptive to their mother’s emotions, so by staying positive, fit and h . . .
Mental wellbeing with a new baby
Although being a new mom is exciting – at last you’re holding your baby in your arms after a long nine months of waiting! – it can also be overwhelming.
Nothing and no one can prepare you for the gr . . .
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 . . .
Health and beauty
Modern life is stressful and although pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also take its toll on your body. In addition to gentle exercise there are others things you should take into account that wi . . .
Checking your baby’s breathing at night
Often
new parents find themselves checking their baby’s breathing during the night.
This is absolutely normal and nothing to be embarrassed about. However, if
you’re constantly checking and worryin . . .
How often do I go for my prenatal checks?
Your
prenatal checks will be something you look forward to, as not only do they
provide a place to answer your questions and allay your fears, but they keep
you up to date on your baby's progress a . . .
Basic health checks
If you suspect your baby may be ill, there are a few basic health checks you can perform at home to relieve your anxieties.
Understanding your baby's stools
New parents are often fascinated by their baby’s stools, spending ages contemplating their consistency and frequency and what these indicate about their baby’s
wellbeing. But how much can we tell from . . .
Excessive crying
If you are experiencing what the experts’ term, excessive crying, that is, if your baby cries for long periods of time without respite, you should seek some help.
Diet, sleep and their impact on crying
Keep
in mind that crying is your baby's only form of communication with you. Your newborn doesn’t have the skills or
resources to deal with anything on his own yet and things that seem minor to us
. . .