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Moses baskets and cribs 2008-04-24 11:40:52 Moses baskets and cribs
At the beginning, think about a moses basket or crib, as they take up less space in your room and tiny babies feel more secure in them than a cot which will feel huge. The official advice is that it is safest for your baby to sleep in your room for the [...]
Babies first clothes 2008-04-24 11:29:18 Babies first clothes
Buy a mix of sizes, your baby might outgrow newborn quickly.
Always keep receipts so you can exchange anything that does not fit.
Before use, wash everything you buy in non-bio washing powder to make sure its all clean and fresh for your baby.
Ensure that sleepsuits are big enough and not so tight they curl [...] Read more:Babies
Top tips for buying your pushchair 2008-04-23 17:08:56 Top tips for buying your pushchair
1 From birth
Not all pushchairs are from birth , make sure you check this before you buy.
2 Lifestyle and budget
There is a pushchair out there to suit every one. I found that it worked out cheaper buying a travel system, which included lots of accessorize too. Pushchairs that [...]
Tips for changing a nappy 2008-04-23 17:04:53 Tips for changing a nappy!
~ Be prepared, have everything at hand, wipes, nappies,a barrier cream sudocrem or a zinc based one , nappy sacks, and a change of clothes. Never leave your child on a high surface, and never leave nappy sacks out as a child could suffocate.
~ Girls, clean a little girls bottom from [...]
20 amazing facts about your unborn baby 2008-04-08 07:17:18 1 It takes 24 hours for a sperm to enter and fertilize an egg to get your pregnancy under way.
2 Non- identical twins run in families, while identical twins appear to be at random. Two % of pregnancies result in twins.
3 A four week old embryo is the size of a poppy [...] Read more:facts
Stretch marks - The lasting reminder of pregnancy? 2008-04-07 06:51:02 What are stretch marks?
Stretch
marks are a rupture of collagen which is visible on the skins surface, Basically skin is being stretched to its limit.They appear in the dermis, or the middle layer of the skin. The dermis is made up of strong fibres these connect to each other and allow the skin to [...]
Bathing your baby 2008-04-25 13:31:49 Bathing your baby
1 Take the plunge
Invest in a baby bath with a non- slip surface and a baby sponge. Make sure your babies bath water is at the right temperature ( 32 oc or 90 of) using either your elbow or a special bath thermometer. Use baby shampoo and soap free body wash, as normal [...] Read more:Bathing
Beating morning sickness 2008-04-27 16:05:14 Beating morning sickness
Feeling sick is a common symptom of pregnancy and will probably improve by 16- 20 weeks, this could be mild queasiness and you may go off food and their smell. “Morning sickness” can strike at any time of the day, and is probably a rise in hormone levels. This can be very tough [...]
Pregnancy supplements 2008-04-27 10:48:17 Pregnancy supplements
Folic acid
Doctors have found that taking folic acid before you conceive as well as when pregnant can help stop you going into premature labour. A study revealed that women who had high levels of the B vitamin in their bloodstream in the run up to pregnancy were less likely to give birth prematurely [...] Read more:Pregnancy
Weaning 2008-04-26 19:23:20 Weaning
How to spot your baby’s ready?
Doubling her birth weight.
Is not satisfied after her full feed.
Is making chewing motions.
Displaying curiosity about what your eating
Tries to put things in her mouth like, her hands or toys.
Waking in the night where she slept though the night before.
Demanding more frequent feeds.
If you do decide to wean your baby [...]
Daddies page 2008-04-26 17:51:45 Daddies page!
Being at the birth
Scary, dramatic, messy and fantastic.
Welcoming your baby into the world, will be amazing,
Be honest if you would prefer to not be their at the birth.
Do your homework, go to the classes, read the books.,ask questions, make sure you no what the afterbirth is, dilation, and an epidural.
Help write [...]
How to get labour started 2008-04-26 12:51:38 Pick up a pineapple
Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain, most commonly used to reduce swelling. It may also soften the cervix, and is thought to help start labour.
Drink raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaves have a stimulating effect on your uterus, so three or four cups a day can help bring on labour. Only drink this in [...]
Breech births 2008-04-26 12:26:59 Breech births
Most babies are born head first, but around 4% are born in the breech position ( bottom first)
Your more likely to have a breech baby if your baby is, premature or a baby that is not your first, womb abnormalities, such as fibroids, multiple pregnancies, and a low lying placenta.
Most hospitals offer an [...]
Fertility update 2008-04-26 10:40:05 Fertility update
Endometriosis ???
This is a gynecological condition affecting around 10 – 15% of all the female population.
This is a condition in which the lining of the womb ( the endometrium ) implants and grows outside the womb, usually on the pelvis, ovaries, fallopian tubes,or bladder.
Endometriosis is more common in childless woman over the age of [...] Read more:Fertility
Water Births 2008-04-29 05:56:16 Some hospitals have birthing pools available or you may be able to hire one, so that you can labour in one.
Immersion in warm water is an excellent form of pain relief. Many women find that this helps them to relax.
Water is very comforting when your tired or in pain, it has a positive physiological effect, [...]
Packing your hospital bag 2008-04-28 15:56:23 This should be packed by your 37 week although I did mine by 32 weeks.
Gather everything you need before hand like a new pair of slippers, maternity pads, energy drinks, and stock up on batteries for the camera!
Here’s a check list of items:
Toiletries so buy extra shampoo, conditioner, hair brush, tooth brush and paste.
Don’t forget [...] Read more:hospital
Asthma update 2008-04-28 07:36:35 Asthma update
Drinking apple juice may help protect your tot from developing asthma, according to a recent study from the heart and lung institute. Researchers assessed more than 2500 children and found that whist all fruit and veg have a beneficial impact, only apple juice concentrate has a noticeable preventive effect for asthma. A different [...]
Beating morning sickness 2008-04-27 16:05:14 Beating morning sickness
Feeling sick is a common symptom of pregnancy and will probably improve by 16- 20 weeks, this could be mild queasiness and you may go off food and their smell. morning sickness can strike at any time of the day, and is probably a rise in hormone levels. This can be very tough [...]
Pregnancy supplements 2008-04-27 10:48:17 Pregnancy supplements
Folic acid
Doctors have found that taking folic acid before you conceive as well as when pregnant can help stop you going into premature labour. A study revealed that women who had high levels of the B vitamin in their bloodstream in the run up to pregnancy were less likely to give birth prematurely [...] Read more:Pregnancy
Weaning 2008-04-26 19:23:20 Weaning
How to spot your baby’s ready?
Doubling her birth weight.
Is not satisfied after her full feed.
Is making chewing motions.
Displaying curiosity about what your eating.
Tries to put things in her mouth like, her hands or toys.
Waking in the night where she slept though the night before.
Demanding more frequent feeds.
If you do decide to wean your baby [...]
Daddies page 2008-04-26 17:51:45 Being at the birth
Scary, dramatic, messy and fantastic.
Welcoming your baby into the world, will be amazing,
Be honest if you would prefer to not be their at the birth.
Do your homework, go to the classes, read the books.,ask questions, make sure you no what the afterbirth is, dilation, and an epidural.
Help write the [...]
Postnatal depression 2008-04-29 12:06:56 What’s the difference between baby blues and depression
?
Most new mums experience the baby blues up to four days after the birth, this is caused by hormone levels, your milk coming in and feeling over whelmed. Whist postnatal depression is a clinical condition and can range from mild to severe, symptoms may include loss of appetite, [...]
Water Births 2008-04-29 05:56:16 Some hospitals have birthing pools available or you may be able to hire one, so that you can labour in one.
Immersion in warm water is an excellent form of pain relief. Many women find that this helps them to relax.
Water is very comforting when your tired or in pain, it has a positive physiological effect, [...]
Packing your hospital bag 2008-04-28 15:56:23 This should be packed by your 37 week although I did mine by 32 weeks.
Gather everything you need before hand like a new pair of slippers, maternity pads, energy drinks, and stock up on batteries for the camera!
Here’s a check list of items:
Toiletries so buy extra shampoo, conditioner, hair brush, tooth brush and paste.
Don’t forget [...] Read more:hospital
Asthma update 2008-04-28 07:36:35 Asthma update
Drinking apple juice may help protect your tot from developing asthma, according to a recent study from the heart and lung institute. Researchers assessed more than 2500 children and found that whist all fruit and veg have a beneficial impact, only apple juice concentrate has a noticeable preventive effect for asthma. A different [...]
Mums can insure unborn babies in Australia 2008-05-01 15:09:08 SYDNEY (AFP) - Pregnant women will be able to insure their unborn babies against birth defects and death under a new policy, a report said Sunday.
The insurance company ING has devised a baby policy for women aged 16 to 40 which will deliver payouts of up to 50,000 dollars (46,640 US) for babies born with [...] Read more:Australia
Alternative therapies can help during your pregnanc 2008-05-01 15:07:12 Halle Berry had a baby just six weeks ago, but you wouldn’t know it. The Oscar winner stepped out on Sunday night looking svelter than ever. Her secret to fighting off the pregnancy pounds? Yoga. In addition to swimming and light weights, Halle attributes staying trim to lots of downward dogs. Meanwhile, “Iron Man” star [...] Read more:Alternative
News:Breastfeeding at record high 2008-05-01 14:32:27 More than 3 out of 4 new moms now breast-feed their infants, the highest rate in the U.S. in at least 20 years, according to a a government report released Wednesday. About 77 percent of new mothers breast-feed, at least briefly, up from 60 percent in 1993-1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
“It [...]
Tips for wind and bloating in pregnancy 2008-05-01 14:21:44 Sit up straight, try to eat slowly and chew your food well.
Avoid large meals, have smaller ones throughout the day instead.
Get your digestive system working more effectively by going for a walk, it doesn’t have to be a long one just what you can manage.
Try to identify trigger foods and avoid them for a while!
Avoid [...]
Interesting facts about breastfeeding 2008-05-01 11:31:46 Breastfeeding helps to protect you from ovarian cancer, breast cancer and brittle bones.
Breast milk is ideally tailored to your little one’s needs, so there’s very little waste!
The consistency of your milk changes throughout each feed it’s thin and watery at first, once baby’s thirst is quenched, it becomes thicker, creamy and full of calories [...] Read more:facts
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