Unsafe foods to give your baby
Your little one is still learning how to eat, and it is important to ensure safety measures are taken to prevent chocking or severe allergic reactions. Here are a few types of foods that should be...
View ArticleSide Effects of Vaccinations
After a vaccination, your baby may cry and be upset for a few minutes. A little love, cuddling or breastfeeding generally settles your baby. However, your baby may get some side effects after the jab....
View ArticleVaccinations Special considerations
• Getting a jab is quite a scary time for most of us. To get your baby to have an easier time during vaccinations you can try to ease the discomfort o Stay calm, if you panic, your baby panics too o...
View ArticleTeething pain
Teething is when your baby’s gums get inflamed and sensitive as new teeth grow, pushing their way against and through the gums. Some symptoms of teething include: Drooling and having lots of saliva...
View ArticleTips to an Easy Breastfeeding Journey
Once the baby arrives, the breastfeeding journey may look like an uphill task. Here are a few tips to having an easier breastfeeding journey. 1. Listen to your baby. Your baby will communicate with you...
View ArticleChallenges breastfeeding the older baby
1. When your baby bites you Every so often, we can hear your loud scream of pain as your baby tests his brand new teeth on your breast. What can you do? Put your finger in the baby’s mouth and take him...
View ArticlePreparing to return to work
As you enjoy your maternity leave, it is important to start planning for when you go back to work. This will help you have an easier transition once your maternity leave is over. Here are a few tips on...
View ArticleHead Lice
‘’Mummy! My head is itchy! Your baby may have been infected with the dreaded head lice. Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. Lice have 3 stages in their life cycle Nits (eggs) are whitish...
View ArticleBenefits of Quality Sleep
Quality sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. It is very important to train your baby to allow her to get the best benefit from an early age. Quality sleep: Promotes health, growth...
View ArticleTaking care of Baby’s beddings
Babies spend a lot of time sleeping. It is important to ensure hygiene and fresh beddings to enhance your baby’s sleeping experience. Here are a few tips Air the beddings by throwing back the...
View ArticlePerfect Room for Your Little Darling
A few days ago, my daughter informed me that it was time to change her room now that she was a big girl. It was embarrassing to have Winnie the Pooh cartoon characters on her bedroom door. How do you...
View ArticlePreparing For Labour
Childbirth Preparation Classes It is encouraged that you attend prenatal classes e.g. Lamaze class, where you will learn about what happens during labour, how you will feel and what you and your...
View ArticleLabour Warning Signs
See your health care provider immediately if you experience any of these warning signs Sudden swelling of your hands or face. Blurry vision, or spots in front of your eyes. A bad headache that won’t go...
View ArticleStages Of Labour
Active Labor During active labor, your contractions will be stronger and about 3 minutes apart. Your cervix will dilate from 4 to 8 centimetres (about 1 1/2 to 3 inches). If needed, a nurse or...
View ArticleTrue and False Labour
In true labour the contractions are regular while in false labour the contractions are irregular. In true labour the contractions are closer together while in false labour the contractions are far...
View ArticleMonitoring your Baby’s Health during Labor and Birth
When you finally go into labor and are admitted to hospital, your baby will be closely monitored to ensure that they are able to cope with the process of labor. Your healthcare provider will usually...
View ArticleQuestions to ask your Childbirth Care Provider
How do you choose where to deliver your baby? As you shop around for a place to deliver your baby, here are a few questions to guide your search. The place you deliver should be a comfortable fit and...
View ArticleInduction of Labour
Induction of labour occurs when your doctor uses medicine to start your labour for you instead of waiting for it to begin on its own (starts your labour artificially). Labour is induced when the risks...
View ArticlePregnancy Diet: Myths and Reality
Finding out you are pregnant is an exciting time and you are likely to get a lot advice on how to take care of yourself during this period. In most cases, you will be advised on the best foods to eat...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of the Pregnancy Diet
Eating well is paramount if you are to have a healthy pregnancy and baby at the end of nine months. Most times, you will be advised to maintain a diet that gives your baby all the nutrients it needs...
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