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 »
Eating well does not necessarily mean spending lots of time in the kitchen: many nutritious foods are great for snacking, or can be prepared very quickly. You may find it easier to ‘eat to hunger’, choosing foods that keep you feeling energetic! Breastfeeding... read more »
Expressing breastmilk is the act of removing milk from your breast, either by hand or using a manual or electric pump. You may want to express milk if: your breasts feel uncomfortably full you will be spending some time away from your... read more »
