Postpartum: Dreamtime or Nightmare?
The fourth trimester, the postpartum period, the babymoon - whatever you call it, new mothers discover it rarely resembles the curated images of motherhood portrayed in the media. The transition from pregnancy to mothering is a momentous life-changing experience. The relentless demands of a new little centre of the universe combined with sleep deprivation can Read more
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Why is bottle feeding a breastfed baby discouraged?
One reason bottle feeding a breastfed baby is not a good idea, particularly in the early weeks, is the effect on the mother’s breasts. If the breastmilk is not released regularly (for example, if a feed is missed) the breasts quickly become over-full and engorged, which can lead to problems such as inflammation and mastitis. Read more
Are Swaddle Suits safe for baby?
(Excerpt from NewBaby101 p102-103) Most babies enjoy being swaddled which reminds them of the confined safe environment of the womb. Using a light cotton or muslin wrap to swaddle baby will provide the feeling of security without overheating baby, and additional wraps or blankets can be added if the room is very cool. Baby’s hips Read more
How to safely feed your baby infant formula
Formula manufacturers do not acknowledge the potential risk of bacterial contamination of their products (and probably never will), and continue to advise mixing the powdered milk with COOLED boiled water. Even worse, I recently saw advice on a formula tin which recommended making up multiple bottles of formula in advance! This excerpt from “New Baby Read more
Feed, Play, Sleep – No!
Expectations regarding baby’s sleep can be the source of great anxiety for parents if they believe their baby is not sleeping ’well’ or ‘enough’. Understanding how variable baby’s sleep patterns are from baby to baby, and from week to week according to individual feeding, growth and developmental stages can relieve parents’ concerns, and free them Read more
“Cosy Nests” are not safe sleep spaces!
Most parents’ thoughts are haunted at times by the possibility of their baby dying due to SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in infants) or SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Many preventative measures can be easily put in place to minimise the risk of such a terrible event, starting with providing a safe sleeping environment for baby. Read more
New Baby 101 – Your reliable guide before and after baby arrives.
Listen to this interview with Lois Wattis to discover how New Baby 101 was born, what’s in the book and why parents will enjoy having this valuable resource on hand to prepare for and confidently welcome their new baby, with a goldmine of reliable information at their fingertips. #Qiara #NewBaby #newparents #NewBaby101 #birthjourney https://www.facebook.com/QiaraProbiotics/videos/637941414431025
Decisions, decisions… before baby is born.
There are a few important things you will need to consider before baby is born, or soon afterwards. Welcome to parenthood and the long, long road of making decisions on behalf of your child! During your antenatal visits you are likely to be asked about your preferences for labour and birth. A commonly overlooked part Read more