What Pregnant Mums Should Know About Coronavirus You haven’t even met your baby yet, but you’re doing everything that you can to ensure a healthy pregnancy. With the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on everyone’s mind... Læs mere »
Whether you're currently pregnant or are breastfeeding you might have some questions around the safety of drinking alcohol while growing and feeding your little one. Is it safe to drink alcohol... Læs mere »
Letting friends and family in on your secret can be one of the most exciting moments during a pregnancy and there are countless ways to make the announcement memorable. Regardless of how you... Læs mere »
If you are currently breastfeeding and already dreaming about getting pregnant again, you are not alone! Many women think about adding to their family before they’ve finished breastfeeding. While... Læs mere »
One of the myths of pain in our symphysis pubis is that it is ‘just our hormones’ and it’ll go when you’ve had your baby! For those who have had symphysis pubis dysfunction know that it is not just ‘hormonally driven’ and... Læs mere »
Deciding whether to find out the sex of your baby prior to the birth is a very personal decision… which ultimately comes down to choice. Before the late 1970’s (and in some areas even later) mums didn’t have the option to find out and now as times have changed... Læs mere »
This sensation is often referred to as “quickening”, it may feel like a fluttering of butterflies or a light tapping in your stomach. Sometimes these movements can be confused with pregnancy side effects like wind or hunger pains. The strength of your baby’s... Læs mere »
If you are lucky, you will experience a ‘pregnancy glow’, but not all women do. You may display more unwelcome changes and it is important to remember that most of these disappear once you have given birth. Morning sickness and nausea This usually... Læs mere »
Braxton hicks contractions Your uterus will start contracting gently after about 7 weeks but you may experience these contractions only after the middle of your pregnancy. The tightening will last for about 30 seconds and this could happen once or twice... Læs mere »
Antenatal Education Many areas will also offer specialist breastfeeding classes, these classes offer advice and techniques for those intending on breastfeeding. During this class you will learn about different breastfeeding positions and how to get your... Læs mere »
10-13 week dating scans Between 10-13 weeks you will receive a Dating Scan which establishes your due date. During this scan, the sonographer will use gel on your stomach to move a hand-held transducer device over your skin to view an image of your baby. This... Læs mere »
Telling loved ones For many expectant parents, making that first decision to break the pregnancy news to family and friends may seem a little daunting. Some of you will be itching to shout it from the roof tops avoiding having to cover up why you cannot... Læs mere »
However, this does not mean ‘eating for two’. Your pregnant body is even more efficient at making use of the energy you get from the food you eat, and you need no extra calories until the seventh month of your pregnancy. From then until you give birth,... Læs mere »
There are also many benefits to the mum: Improves muscle tone, strength and endurance which helps prepare you for labour Boosts your mood and helps prevent postnatal depression Improves sleep Reduces the aches and pains... Læs mere »
Preparing for baby’s arrival is one of the most exciting adventures you’ll have during pregnancy! So much to do and only 9 months, it’s now actually less than that now! Don’t feel overwhelmed, all can be solved with just a little bit of planning. Here are... Læs mere »
In preparation for this you may feel like there is a lot to think about and organise. But do not panic, we have a few tips to help ease the transition for mums. The day before you are due to check out of the hospital, try and send home as many of the items you’ve... Læs mere »
There are many ways in which you can choose to give birth such as; Water birth Water is an effective source of pain relief in labour. A warm bath eases aches and pains, and a long soak at the end of a tiring day can be very relaxing. This also applies... Læs mere »
Just to let you know only 3% of babies actually arrive on their due date and first time babies are infamous for being late but of course don’t try to focus on the due date too much. From around week 36 of your pregnancy, your body will start preparing for... Læs mere »
First signs of labour and when to go to the hospital or birth centre Your bag of waters can stay intact right up until your baby is born, infact some baby’s can even be born in the bag of waters, known as being born “in the caul”, it’s actually... Læs mere »
When the due date is nearing start stocking up on a few essentials. Make sure you have enough food for the whole family, the basics like milk and bread and some quick meals you can make when you return from hospital. If your partner is intending to... Læs mere »
Co-parenting is about making joint decisions so that from day one your baby gets the same message from both of you and as your baby grows he will know that you are consistent and reliable in the way you help him. Children from positive co-parenting families are... Læs mere »
Create gift/wish list with all the things you need ahead of your baby arriving, you can make your gift list visible to your family & friends so that they can see what you need & would really like. There are lots of companies that you can use... Læs mere »
