Baby’s First Feed
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Pumping Basics
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 »
Returning To Work
However, this does not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding. You could: request flexible working hours organise child care close to your workplace, so that you can breastfeed during breaks as well as when you are at home express... read more »
Back To Work Checklist
Start pumping and freezing your milk, in date labelled containers, about a month before returning to work. This will enable you to stock up, to get used to your pump, and work out how long each pumping session will take. Advise your employer of your intention... read more »
Top Breast Pumping Tips
Here are a few more tips to help you pump successfully: 1) One of the most important things you need to do is to keep yourself hydrated, have a glass of water before you start pumping and another next to you whilst you’re pumping. 2) Some things that... read more »
Paced Responsive Feeding
The style of bottle feeding currently being used has been associated with various increased risks, including overfeeding - which can lead to other problems and colic like symptoms. For these reasons Health Professionals now promote the new Paced Responsive Feeding... read more »
Preparing For Baby – Checklist
Preparing for baby’s arrival is one of the most exciting adventures you’ll have during pregnancy! So much to do and only 9 months, it’s now actually less than that now! Don’t feel overwhelmed, all can be solved with just a little bit of planning. Here are... read more »
Bringing Baby Home
In preparation for this you may feel like there is a lot to think about and organise. But do not panic, we have a few tips to help ease the transition for mums. The day before you are due to check out of the hospital, try and send home as many of the items you’ve... read more »
Birth Planning
There are many ways in which you can choose to give birth such as; Water birth Water is an effective source of pain relief in labour. A warm bath eases aches and pains, and a long soak at the end of a tiring day can be very relaxing. This also applies... read more »
Onset Of Labour
Just to let you know only 3% of babies actually arrive on their due date and first time babies are infamous for being late but of course don’t try to focus on the due date too much. From around week 36 of your pregnancy, your body will start preparing for... read more »