Some women find that their breasts start leaking milk during pregnancy; others never notice a drop. Those first drops of colostrum can be put to good use: Harvesting, or collecting, colostrum during pregnancy is a great way to help your baby off to a fantastic start, and you can do it even if you never… Continue reading Giving Your Baby a Great Start With Colostrum Harvesting
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Do Babies Know the Difference Between Day and Night?
Before your baby was born they probably fell into a pattern, a routine where they would sleep at certain times of day and predictably wake up at other times. You may well have kept an eye out for those patterns, letting your midwife know if anything changed. Many mums find that they rock their baby to sleep as they move about during the day, then baby wakes for a good wriggle and kick when mum lies down to sleep and the rocking stops. After your baby is born it’s normal for them to continue with that pattern, after all they don’t know any different and it takes time to change. It’s a bit like baby jetlag, they are just used to different timings. Luckily, there are things you can do to help.
Dads Matter Too – How to Encourage Dad & Baby Bonding
It’s easy for a new Dad to feel a little sidelined, all the attention is on Mum and baby so they can feel that the most they can be is a “helper” rather than an equal partner in parenting. Even more so if Mum is breastfeeding and has more time off work than Dad does,… Continue reading Dads Matter Too – How to Encourage Dad & Baby Bonding
Q&A What if I get it wrong?
Hello Martina, My baby girl is just a week old and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. I’m the sort of person who likes to research things so I’ve been reading books and websites, trying to get the information I need to do the right thing for my daughter. The problem is, everyone seems to contradict each… Continue reading Q&A What if I get it wrong?
To the Mum Without a Village
There is lots of advice out there telling you that it’s OK to turn away visitors if you want time to rest, or to bond with your baby. There are memes that ask every visitor to do a bit of housework or bring a meal before they ask to cuddle the baby. People will tell… Continue reading To the Mum Without a Village