A guide to your pregnancy The first step of your pregnancy, after seeing the little positive stick, or missing your period is for you to have it confirmed. Call immediately to have a pregnancy test done with your doctor or a lab, the doctor will most likely run a blood pregnancy test as these are …
Some women don’t have any pregnancy symptoms for weeks and may only realise they could be pregnant when they start to have some of the following pregnancy symptoms. Generally the first signs of pregnancy (sore breasts, feeling a bit irritable) are easy to confuse with PMT or an impending period. Missed period : Missing a period …
Many new mothers fear that their babies are not getting enough milk from them. However, as long as your baby is growing and gaining weight and there are a sufficient amount of wet diapers throughout the day, this is not usually a concern. If you are worried you aren’t producing enough or would like to …
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Bringing your new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life, but it can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. A newborn is so small and vulnerable, it’s not hard to believe that their immune systems aren’t quite developed enough to fight off illnesses. Keeping a newborn healthy is …
Breast-feeding remains undisputedly the best option for feeding your baby. Introducing breastfeeding to your baby within the first hour of birth is highly beneficial and the key to successful breastfeeding. WHAT IS COLOSTRUM? Colostrum can be referred to as the first immunisation In the first hours and days after childbirth a mother produces the first milk, called colostrum …
“Oh dear how to battle this weight insecurity?” I thought to myself with tears dripping down my face. Hello, my name is Didi and I’m soon to become a mum… I don’t know how to feel only joy about this as a lot of women would and that’s because the person that got me pregnant …
Caring for your newborn baby can seem rather intimidating at first, but soon you will settle into a routine and things will calm down. There is a lot of information available to you through many sources, including your doctor, friends and family, books, videos, and of course the internet. Take advantage of these resources, but …
For new parents, they face a common dilemma of making that much needed transition. If you do have work, you also need to juggle that along with your priorities in the family. You can probably easily manage the time at the office but the real challenge lies in organizing your household such as sending or …
Minor injuries are common in childhood – they are a normal part of children growing up, testing out new abilities and exploring the world. However, every hour, four children under the age of five are admitted to hospital with more serious accidental injuries. In 2010, 83 under-fives died following accidents. The real safety risks Child …