Whatever you do, listen to your body. If going full force back into exercising feels too overwhelming or difficult or it doesn’t feel right for any reason, take it slower and that’s ok. Swimming is a wonderful all-round exercise, and surprisingly easy... read more »
It is common around 4 months for babies to start sleeping less at night and there are very good reasons for this; none of which mean that you should question your milk supply or think about introducing solid foods in an attempt to get baby to sleep longer or through... read more »
Particularly in the early weeks, baths are not essential for your baby. If you think about it, your baby does not really get all that dirty. Babies do have poos that end up in places you thought poo could never reach – but it does! In these circumstances... read more »
Have you spoilt your child by being too responsive to his/her needs? Has something scary happened to them to cause this distress? The answer is ‘no’. Your little one is simply experiencing something called ‘separation anxiety’ and it is entirely normal,... read more »
Breastfeeding is one of the ways in which you and your baby have attached and continuing to provide breast milk to your baby for as long as you both want will only build on the attachment you have had from the moment baby was put into your arms. Keeping baby... read more »
Think about having a reunion with other mums you have met through parent education classes or how to meet new mums and babies through local groups. Now is an ideal time to take your baby to different environments and make friends especially if you are thinking... read more »
You may have seen your baby learning to crawl but to master the art of crawling they must be able to have their arms straight and their back straight so their body is in line with the floor; now they can crawl well on their hands and knees. Your baby may be... read more »
Many mothers report nipples to be sore and tender at first. Don’t panic if this happens to you, it is quite a common challenge that mums face, with 80-95% of mums experiencing some degree of nipple soreness. It’s often associated with poor positioning and attachment,... read more »
Symptoms of Mastitis: develop a sore, hard lump in your breast feel unusual warmth in an area of your breast notice redness and soreness in this area experience general lumpiness after feeding feel... read more »
Many mothers visit a friend or somewhere with a mother and baby room for their first outing, but breastfeeding does not mean that you have to keep yourself and your baby hidden away when you breastfeed. You will quickly learn to recognise your baby's feeding... read more »
