It’s no secret that physical activity and good health go hand in hand – even for newborns. Tummy time is how babies learn to use and strengthen their muscles and look at the world from a different perspective. There are several specific benefits for your little one’s development. Tummy time in a recent review
In the early days after birth, your breasts start making milk in increasingly larger volumes. Sometimes, they overdo it, and breast engorgement occurs. What happens when your milk comes in The process of producing milk for your baby begins well before she or he is born. During pregnancy, your breasts start making colostrum. Producing
It’s how babies thrive, so you’d think breastfeeding would be effortless. And most of the time, it is. But sometimes there are bumpy patches. With good habits, you can make your breastfeeding journey smoother and avoid breastfeeding problems. Make sure baby is correctly attached First things first - proper attachment can prevent a host
An essential core skill of a midwife or any health professional attending women in labour is estimating blood loss at birth. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is as one of the leading causes of death of women giving birth, particularly in low-income countries. While traditionally a PPH is defined as a blood loss greater than 500mls
Have you created a postnatal plan to help you ease into motherhood? Just as you wouldn't embark on birth without discussing your preferences, don't leave the period after birth to chance either. Giving some thought to the first weeks after a baby is born can help them run smoothly and with more joy. From
It can be a difficult choice to choose the best breast pump for your needs. When preparing to bring home your baby, you might picture yourself using those generous baby shower gifts you received. Perhaps wrapping them in that soft sling or capturing their footprints. However, there's one handy piece of equipment you might
Saturday morning, June 1, 2015, I wake up with this crazy urge. Pee. I get up, or rather I roll out of bed and head to the bathroom (I am on my 38th week of pregnancy). Everything goes as normal, so I head back to bed. Check the time… it’s 3:30 am. Laying there
The Strong Mama is an awe-inspiring video of the power of a woman birthing at home. Rachel shares her beautiful birth of her daughter Bella, supported by Nick Giampietro and her birth support team. This is how birth is meant to be. Thank you Rachel so much for sharing. BELLA JAYNE GIAMPIETRO •13.09.18 //
Facing this current pandemic is a surge of expecting mothers considering the swap to homebirth. A worrying belief that hospitals are epicentres for the spread of the virus is responsible for women considering a homebirth. Understandably women are concerned about the threat of corona virus transmission to their health and that of their families.Â
Birth is momentous, you go from being a woman to a mother, a couple to a family. But how informed are you along the journey? PBB created this video called 'Birth - A story every pregnant woman should see!'. A must-see video that challenges the very status quo - the predominate view that every
