What is colic?
What is colic? Colic affects one in five babies and often comes along just as parents are starting to feel like they have found their feet with looking after their newborn. Listening to your baby cry can be very upsetting, and if your attempts to settle them are unsuccessful, you can feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and […]
20 week scan – what to expect
The 20 week scan – what to expect Pregnant women are offered a routine ultrasound examination at 20 weeks of pregnancy, which is known as the anomaly scan. For most expectant mums, this will be the second ultrasound scan they have following on from the 12-week dating scan. However, if your pregnancy is high risk, […]
Self care tips for mums to be
Self care tips for mums to be Self care should be part of everyone’s daily routine but when you’re expecting a baby, it’s particularly important that you look after yourself. Pregnancy is an ideal time to ditch the vices and swap them for good habits which will help support both you and your baby’s health. […]
Reflux in Babies
Reflux in babies It is not uncommon for babies to bring up some of their milk during or after feeds. However, in some cases this can be a little more extreme and distressing for parents. Known as reflux, this can develop when your baby is just a few weeks old but they will usually […]
Midwife Appointments
Midwife appointments Much of the care and support you receive during your pregnancy will be from a midwife. Most parents-to-be will be assigned to a community midwife and will see the same person for appointments throughout their pregnancy. You may from time to time see a different midwife depending on shifts and holidays. If your […]
How to prevent tearing during birth
How to prevent tearing during birth Experiencing some kind of tear or graze is a common result of a vaginal delivery. For most women, any perineal tear will be fairly minor and heal quickly but in some cases, it can be more serious. The good news is that there are things you can do to […]
Sun Safety for Babies
Sun safety for babies As the weather gets warmer, you’ll probably want to get out of the house more but it’s important to know how to keep your baby safe in the sun. Infants and young children are at risk of illness when the weather is very hot and sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke […]
Should I do a first aid class?
Should I do a first aid class? If you’re a new parent or expecting a baby, you might be worried about how you will cope if there is ever a medical emergency. First aid is one of those skills we all hope we will never need to use but learning what to do if your […]
Birth Options
Birth options As your pregnancy progresses, you may want to start thinking about how and where you would like to give birth. If you are in good health and your pregnancy is considered to be low risk, you will have a number of birth options to choose from. You could choose to have your baby […]
What happens after birth
What happens after birth During your pregnancy, you’ve probably spent quite a bit of time thinking about labour and what will happen when your baby is born. But you might not know what to expect after your labour has finished and your newborn is safely in your arms. When your baby is born, the midwife […]
