Historically, women all over the world have effectively combined co-sleeping and breastfeeding for thousands of years. This is in order to meet the psychological, physical and social needs of their infant. Breastfeeding infants feed regularly throughout the day and night time during the early months of life. Mothers who are breastfeeding their infants need
By Jane Palmer Bleeding at any stage of pregnancy is not considered normal. If this happens to you then you should see your midwife or doctor. Bleeding from the birth canal before 20 weeks is called a threatened abortion or miscarriage. The bleeding may or may not have abdominal pain associated with it. The
You are probably familiar with the favourite fruit, the Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The raspberry is native to many parts of Europe and Northern America. A century-old remedy, leaves of the raspberry plant are useful as a medicinal herb. Furthermore, the raspberry leaf may have many different properties, including those that are beneficial for pregnancy,
Where your twin babies are preterm and/or experiencing difficulties, they will be transferred to either the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special care nursery. Your partner or designated support person can generally accompany the babies. During this time you are likely to be either in the birth unit or in recovery. This depends
Jamie Wolfe was born on the 8th of March 2011: a story of a successful vaginal birth after caesarean sections. As a mother of 8 beautiful children, I have quite an extensive birth history. Before Jamie’s birth, I had had 13 pregnancies - 3 successful vaginal births, 4 c/sections, 5 miscarriages & a successful
Discovering you are carrying twins is often a moment of mixed emotions. You may feel two babies rather than just one is a blessing. You may worry just how you are going to accommodate and afford your doubled joy. There is likely to be a plethora of questions and thoughts swimming in your head
Is it safe to have hair dye during pregnancy? When a woman discovers she is pregnant, in most cases her natural instinct is to do everything she can to ensure her baby’s safety. As a result, pregnancy raises many questions. Is this safe to eat? Will doing that harm my baby? Among the myriad
Twin pregnancy, why does it occur? When we think of twins most of us conjure up images of cute, identical babies in matching outfits. We think of deep sibling bonds and pranks played on unsuspecting adults. But there is a serious side to twins that can be lost in the rather stereotypical images we
by Hannah Dahlen Being pregnant with twins poses specific problems for mothers. As a result specific pregnancy symptoms can arise with twins. Women are more likely to suffer exacerbation of some of the common, but unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy. These include: heartburn, nausea and vomiting, backache, haemorrhoids, tiredness and general discomfort. The increased weight
When my children are in good form they are dynamic and funny, adventurous and just really good company. Sometimes though, particularly at the end of the week when we are all a bit worn out. I know it isn't going to be one of those blissful days. I find days like this a little
