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How Do I Get Myself Prepared For Being A New Mummy?

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To be as prepared as you can be for starting a family, ask yourself some questions before you decide to try and conceive. Sit down with your partner and ask yourselves the following questions: •    Are you both as committed as each other in becoming parents? •    Are you ready to give up your lie-ins and Friday nights with your friends? •    Do you have enough support for childcare? •    Have you considered how being a parent may change you and affect those closest to you? •    Are you aware and prepared that your child may have a disability or be special needs? •    Are you on the same page as your partner in terms of how you want your child to be brought up?  Do you agree on what religion you would choose for your child as an example? The change to your life once you Read More

How Daddy Becomes The Perfect Birthing Partner

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For fathers-to-be the preparation for birth and labour can be an anxious time. Many men find it hard to see their loved one in pain and feel helpless as they cannot take the pain away. As a prospective father there is so much you can do to help your partner and be the rock she needs you to be. You can look forward to an incredible journey which will result in the experience of a lifetime. Ask your partner how she wants things to be when she goes into labour. Plan together so that you are Read More

All Your Pregnancy Nutritional Needs

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Even before conception you need to be preparing your body for pregnancy by eating healthily. Pregnancy is the most important time in your life to be getting all the nutrients you need so that your womb is healthy and you can support your developing baby.  You are forming your child’s health right from conception. This article is about all the nutrients you will need during each phase of your pregnancy to maintain yours and your baby’s good health. To begin with before you even get pregnant ensure you are Read More

Ideas For Top Baby Toys

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From about six months of age your baby will be on the move! He will be seeking stimulation wherever he goes. From around ten months old he will be getting himself around the room by means of rolling, crawling, shuffling or cruising. At twelve months he may be able to stand or may have even started walking. You will notice your baby’s hand-eye co-ordination and growing dexterity improving rapidly. To enhance these skills and develop his Read More

The Benefits of Babywearing

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In many developed countries, the practice of babywearing is sometimes perceived as a relatively new trend among young parents who subscribe to certain 21st-century parenting styles. But in fact, babywearing is thousands of years older than modern inventions such as strollers and playpens, and it is still practiced widely throughout the world. And contrary to what one might believe, it is not uncomfortable or inconvenient for mother or baby, and it actually has many benefits. Babywearing might not be for Read More

Tips to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night

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Every baby is different, so it’s only natural for some to have a more difficult time with nighttime sleep than others. Some babies take to it very well and at a very young age are able to sleep through the night with only the occasional wakeup. Others, however, require a lot of patience and guidance in order to get to point where they can sleep all night. But in every case, there are things parents can do to make things easier for the baby as well as for themselves. If your baby has trouble sleeping through the night and you are ready to move to the next stage, Read More

Deciding When to Wean Your Baby

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Once mother and baby get past the initial stages of breastfeeding, which can be tricky and uncomfortable, the act becomes so easy and natural that giving it up might seem unappealing. Breastfeeding is quick and easy, while bottles and, later, solid food come with learning curves and many unique difficulties. Yet weaning has to happen sooner or later. When exactly it should happen is up to each family, though, and it is a major decision that warrants careful consideration. Many things enter into the decision of when to wean, but what should be kept at the forefront is Read More

Medication For Gestational Diabetes

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If you have gestational diabetes and you have not been able to control it with the advised changes to your diet and exercise regime then you will be prescribed medication. This prescription is usually given to you a couple of weeks after diagnosis but the timing can vary according to your blood glucose levels. You could also be given medication if an ultrasound scan reveals that your baby is large for his gestational age. The medicines available include Read More

What Is Gestational Diabetes?

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The condition that is caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood is known as diabetes. There is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women and is known as gestational diabetes. In most people the glucose level in the blood is controlled by the hormone known as insulin. With some pregnant women the glucose levels in their blood rise and their bodies cannot produce enough insulin to transport it all to the cells. When a woman is first diagnosed with diabetes during her pregnancy Read More