Expecting Multiples NICE Guidance (2011) advises care for women expecting multiples should be provided by a nominated multidisciplinary team consisting of a core team of named specialist obstetricians, specialist midwives and ultra-sonographers, all of... read more »
What is thrush: ● Thrush is an overgrowth of the yeast organism candida albicans. ● This organism is always present in our bodies but has a tendency to overgrow when we are ill, tired, pregnant or using antibiotics. ● Overgrowth may also happen... read more »
How the baby is born can have an influence on this very first hour… analgesia/assisted/caesarean birth may make the baby somewhat less instinctive in its behaviour, as well as influence the mother’s ability to interact with her baby in the hour after birth... read more »
Safe temperature storage guidelines The following are guidelines from La Leche League International on how to safely store breastmilk at various temperatures:
It’s important to know that exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of baby’s life and in combination with other foods up to the age of 2 years and beyond. During this time, you may choose to express and have a supply of breastmilk always... read more »
10-13 week dating scans Between 10-13 weeks you will receive a Dating Scan which establishes your due date. During this scan, the sonographer will use gel on your stomach to move a hand-held transducer device over your skin to view an image of your baby. This... read more »
Telling loved ones For many expectant parents, making that first decision to break the pregnancy news to family and friends may seem a little daunting. Some of you will be itching to shout it from the roof tops avoiding having to cover up why you cannot... read more »
However, this does not mean ‘eating for two’. Your pregnant body is even more efficient at making use of the energy you get from the food you eat, and you need no extra calories until the seventh month of your pregnancy. From then until you give birth,... read more »
There are also many benefits to the mum: Improves muscle tone, strength and endurance which helps prepare you for labour Boosts your mood and helps prevent postnatal depression Improves sleep Reduces the aches and... read more »
Baby's First Feed Read breastfeeding advice and what to expect in the first few... read more »
