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 »
It is worth looking for childcare well in advance of when you may need it. This will give you a chance to look around for the different types of care available, the times you can use them and, most importantly, the cost. It is also worthwhile writing up a... 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 »
Let your partner know how you are feeling. Many women worry that their partner may not find them as attractive as before, some worry that their partner may want to have sex before they are ready and most certainly all new mums will be feeling exhausted... read more »
The relationship between yourself and your baby is one which allows both of you to be responsive to each other. Your baby shows you that he/she is getting ready for a feed and your breasts alert you that they are ready to feed baby. Care-givers don’t have... 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 »
