People get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme. Also, a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in helping the prospective mum through
In this article Yvette examines whether or not Herbal Preparations Increase Breastmilk Supply. The health advantages of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants are clinically proven. For babies, breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In addition, breastfeeding increases IQ, brain development and immunity to childhood illnesses. For mothers,
By Hannah Dahlen In pregnancy a woman's body needs extra vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help her baby grow. In addition, the presence of some nutrients in good supply has been shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions in pregnancy. Having a healthy diet is the best way of ensuring you are
There is no doubt that breastfeeding is the natural way to nourish your baby. However, the early days are a learning period for both mother and baby. Preparing for breastfeeding while you are pregnant and seeking support once your baby is born can help to establish breastfeeding far more smoothly. Banish the Old Wives’
The use of water in labour is a centuries-old practice for the human race. However today, many people are either unaware or sceptical of whether birth pools are beneficial in labour. The concept of using water in labour is a fairly simple one. If you are a bath person you will understand. This is
Book Review Author Jan Roberts In our health-conscious society, a fairly common question asked by couples trying to conceive is what they can do, health-wise, to maximise their chances. Beyond that there are also the questions about how best to ensure the health of their unborn baby. Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby: A Guide to
A different way of pain management. Most women you encounter who have given birth vaginally will tell you… it hurts! However the way in which women describe labour pain varies. Some experience it as something akin to severe muscle pain like you might get if you over-exercised, for others it’s like really bad period
Many of us cannot imagine starting a day without a cup of tea or coffee and for some a can of cola or an afternoon cuppa is like a means to survival! Tea, coffee and cola all contain caffeine which is a stimulant and for many is what kick-starts them into their day and
As any woman who has ever been overdue and anxious to get to the finish line will tell you – there are lots of ideas out there about how to bring on labour. There is the eating hot curries idea. Then there is the driving over the railway lines without using the break idea.
Newborn term infants who are breathing well at birth and are placed from ventral to ventral. Skin-to-skin contact is able to instinctively crawl to their mother’s breast, unassisted, latch and begin breastfeeding. (1) The most important stimuli that the newborn infant requires at birth to achieve this are the mother’s smell (which may be
