When Does Breastfeeding Get Easier
You may have heard people describe breastfeeding as one of the most natural things in the world. It is certainly true that women have been breastfeeding their babies since the beginning of time, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy. Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a difficult one […]
How to make the most of your maternity leave
How can you make the most of your time on maternity leave? If you’re about to go on maternity leave, you may be busy making lots of plans to fill the time. All new mums and babies are different, but maternity leave is an important stage of your parenting journey – one where you can […]
Skin-to-Skin
Why skin-to-skin is so important If you’re expecting a baby, you may well have heard people talking about skin-to-skin contact. This is hugely beneficial to both you and your newborn and can help you forge strong bonds with each other. What is skin-to-skin contact? Skin-to-skin contact is when a newborn baby is placed straight onto […]
Can you eat prawns when pregnant?
Can you eat prawns in pregnancy? If you absolutely love prawns, shrimp and other kinds of shellfish, you might be worried that being pregnant will stop you from tucking into your favourite dish. Don’t worry though as it is safe to eat prawns and seafood in general while you are pregnant so long as it […]
How to wind a baby
The best way to burp a baby Burping or winding your baby is a vital part of your feeding routine, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. This is because young babies swallow air while they feed, and they can struggle to get rid of this by themselves. Burping them after a feed helps get rid of […]
Signs of Labour
What are the signs of labour? If your due date is approaching, you may be starting to wonder how you will be able to tell whether labour has started. Portrayals of childbirth on TV and in movies often show the start of labour as being quite a dramatic event, but for most women it is […]
Mixed Feeding
Thinking about combination feeding? When you start thinking about feeding your baby, you may think that it is a black-and-white choice between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. However, it is possible to do a mixture of both, which is called combination feeding or mixed feeding. There are a number of reasons parents may choose to do […]
Tongue Tie
What is tongue tie, and what impact does it have? If your baby is struggling to gain weight and finds feeding difficult, it is possible they might have a tongue tie. This is when the frenulum, which is a small strip of skin attaching the tongue to the base of the mouth, prevents the tongue […]
What to pack in your hospital bag?
What to pack in your hospital bag? Most of you will have excitedly packed your bags, ready to jet off on holiday and have probably not given it too much thought. Suncream, bikini, toilet bag, beach towel. Job done! Packing your bag ready for having your baby… where do you start with that one! There […]
Newborn Routine
Newborn Routine – How to adjust to life with your new baby Having a new baby involves a major change in your everyday life, and you may be wondering how quickly you can return to some sort of normal. When you become a parent, life will never be quite the same again, but you will […]
