There are many things that new mums don’t expect after having a baby. Below are listed a few of them. De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Pain at the base of the thumbs. Partly caused by all the new positions you’re involved in with baby. Try to rest the sore hand(s) as much as possible by doing [...]
Many women question whether it’s safe to engage in sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Many soon to be mothers and fathers are worried that they might hurt the baby or cause some sort of damage. Of course if you are experiencing a high risk pregnancy, you are at risk of pre term labour or your waters [...]
A very common question is exactly how to know when you’re going into labour. Below are some of the more common signs: Losing the mucus plug – this is what keeps baby safe during pregnancy. It may come away in one piece, chunks or as a yellow discharge. Having a bloody show – similar to [...]
Once labour has begun, it can slow down or even stop. Many things can disrupt labour so here is a list of tips to help establish labour and speed it along. Being upright – when upright the babys head will put more pressure on the cervix to encourage dialation. Movement – moving your hips around [...]
Are you wondering about the best way to deal with visitors? Or do you have someone close to you expecting a baby and want to know the best time to visit? Below is a basic guide. Don’t visit at the hospital unless you are a close friend or relative it may not be appreciated. It’s [...]
Going to be a dad soon? Congratulations! Below is a guide to helping make the transition into your new family as easy as possible! Labour: Read your partner’s birth plan and talk about anything you don’t understand. Understand that you may be her main communication with the medical staff – in the middle of labour [...]
Returning to work soon? Or just want to be prepared for any eventuality? Below is a basic guide to getting prepared. Before returning to work: Start expressing about 4 weeks before you return to work. This way you can build up a store of frozen milk. Express once in the morning when building up a [...]
Some women experience sciatic pain (sciatica) in pregnancy. This is a pain caused by the sciatic nerve that runs through the back and all the way to the ankle. As the baby grows it can often press against this nerve causing pain in the following areas: Middle back. Lower back. Thigh. Leg (all the way [...]
Many women expect that if they’ve been trying for a baby for awhile, they will instantly feel a connection to this intimate part of their body. However, this isn’t always true. Yes, the bonding process begins at conception, but like any relationship, it takes time. Here’s some things to remember: Imagine meeting a long lost [...]
Heres a list of tips I have compiled that I found to be helpful in making the birth easier: Baby’s position (highly important from about 36weeks) You want the baby to be LOA, basically head down with the babys spine in the front of your belly If baby is lop/rop (babys spine to mothers spine) [...]
