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Tagged with: Wellbeing and lifestyle in pregnancy
Some pregnancy discomforts are more of a concern than others. Here’s a rundown of what to expect, and when to get medical help. To make it easier to find what you’re looking for, we’re starting at the top of the body and working down.
Tagged with: Planning birth, Pregnancy, The body in pregnancy
Find out what perineal massage is and how it might help avoid a tear or episiotomy during birth.
Tagged with: Baby and toddler development
Many parents are concerned about making sure that their baby stays at the right temperature – not too hot, not too cold – but it can feel difficult to know what they need. Parents also wonder when to buy shoes. We have tips on how to get started.
Tagged with: Pain management, Pain in labour
Learn about water birth and what to consider if you want to use water and a birthing pool during labour.
Tagged with: Wellbeing & mental health
Caring for a newborn baby is hard work and many parents struggle to find time for themselves. But being able to find time benefits both the parent and the baby (Anna Freud, no date; Mind, 2024). Read more.
There’s no doubt that child number two can have their elder sibling’s cute babygrows and booties, but what about the rest? Or maybe it's your first but you want to choose sustainably rather than buying new. Here’s your guide…
Tagged with: Wellbeing & mental health, Self-care and well-being
We all know that keeping healthy and fit is really important, but how do you do it when you have a baby and it's hard to get to the gym? Here are some tips...
Tagged with: breastfeeding at work, cutting down breastfeeding, how long should I breastfeed for, natural term weaning, stop breastfeeding toddler, stopping breastfeeding, stopping breastfeeding support, stopping breastfeeding tips, Feeding your baby or toddler
Whatever your reasons for stopping or reducing breastfeeding, it can be an emotional and confusing time. If you're considering reducing or stopping breastfeeding your baby or child, here are some tips that might help.
Tagged with: Coping strategies for labour and birth, Pain management, Pain in labour, Pain management and coping strategies
We discuss what you need to know about hypnobirthing and the potential advantages and disadvantages of using this technique in labour and birth.
Tagged with: How birth might happen, Different ways birth can begin, Labour & birth decisions, What happens in labour & birth, Different types of birth
Induction of labour is frequently offered or requested. Here we look at what induction of labour is, why it is offered and what the options around induction are.
You can also read our article on whether it's possible to bring on labour.
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