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Author: weezypops
Baby acne – causes, symptoms and what to do about it
The skin is a very important organ of the body and one of the first to form when the embryo[…]
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Contractions, when should I go to hospital?
One of the biggest questions I get asked is how will I know when to go to hospital? If you[…]
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When to see a Midwife
Pregnancy is a normal physiological process our body goes through as a woman, however there are times where complications may[…]
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How do I trim my baby’s nails?
It might sound strange but trimming my daughter’s nails has been something that has filled me with anxiety from the[…]
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Birth Positions: upright and forward!
When it comes to birth positions, it seems we might have missed the memo from Mother Nature, even animals seem[…]
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Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 31
At week 31 your baby is measuring around 41.1cm long and weighing in at about 1.5k – this is about[…]
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Breastfeeding in public
You’ve managed to get into the groove of breastfeeding at home, whether that’s in a quiet room on your own[…]
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How to Make Your Home Child-Safe
Having children comes with a lot of responsibility, and part of that is making your home safe for small fingers[…]
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Stranger Danger
It can be a daunting prospect, teaching your child about stranger danger. After all, it can extend to all corners[…]
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Internet Safety
Within the last 20 years, our social and working worlds have been enveloped by the internet. And never more so[…]
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The Benefits of Drawing
As your toddler gets to about 12 months they will start to show an interest in drawing. It may look[…]
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When will my waters break?
If you look really carefully you may almost be able to see the expression on a heavily pregnant women’s face[…]
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Birth Trauma: a form of PTSD
Many people see labour as the means to an end, as long as baby is born healthy and mum is[…]
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Induction, on the clock!
It’s fair to say that once I’d completed my Hypnobirthing course as an expectant first time mum, I felt extremely[…]
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Preparing your pre-schooler for immunisations
The MMR and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccines are offered to children from the age of three years and four months[…]
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A Mum’s Experience: Back Labour
I hadn’t heard of ‘posterior fetal presentation’ until I went for a midwife check-up at around 36 weeks pregnant with[…]
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Secondary Infertility- an isolating diagnosis
When my son was a year old my husband and I decided it was time for a sibling. So confident[…]
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Do you know Raynaud’s? If you suffer from cold hands and feet you could be one of the 10 million[…]
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Colostrum Harvesting
Did you know you can actually start breastfeeding even before your baby is born? Colostrum Harvesting involves hand expressing milk[…]
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