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  • Cord Blood Banking

    We all know the importance of the umbilical cord. It nourishes our babies when they are living inside us and cutting it gives Dad something to do after the birth. But what happens to the priceless, nutrient rich mixture that lays within the cord when it’s been detached? Most parents will discard the cord with the rest of the placenta and afterbirth “materials”, but more and more families are opting to store their cord blood. What is Cord Blood? Cord...

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  • Recovering from a Natural Birth

    Recovering from a Natural Birth Ahhh childbirth. Is there anything more natural and more beautiful? Childbirth, however beautiful and natural it is, is messy. Labour and delivery can get quite intense and dramatic with plenty of cringe worthy moments along the way. Then, once you have had your angel and the exhaustion has set in, the real fun begins – the aches, pains and stains of recovery! Hooray! You can expect the first few days to be the hardest, especially...

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  • Recovering from a C-Section

    Recovering from a C-Section A C-section is a major operation and thus it is completely natural to be in a lot of pain afterwards. You can expect to remain in hospital for up to one week afterwards so that a doctor or midwife can ensure that everything is healing the way it should. However, what happens when you leave hospital and are left to your own devices? Below we have accumulated ten of the best tips to making your C-section...

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  • Nesting and Preparing for Birth

    Nesting and Preparing for Birth If you have to work whilst being heavily pregnant, it can be a complete nightmare. Many women will start their maternity leave a few weeks before bub is set to arrive so that they can have some time to put their feet up, prepare the nursery and spend some time alone before the baby arrives. While some new mums-to-be relish in this time, others find themselves constantly checking work emails, pacing the house and feeling...

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  • Packing for Labour

    Packing for Labour Packing your hospital bag can be a fun experience. Like packing for a holiday, you want to be sure that you are selecting appropriate attire for the situation. However, instead of wondering whether it is going to be sunny or rainy on your vacation, you will be wondering whether you have packed enough pads, whether your robe is suitable for breastfeeding and whether you remembered the nipple cream. Below are some of the things you may want...

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  • Mens Guide to Labour

    Mens Guide to Labour There isn't a lot of male readership on this blog, but guys, this is for you! Ladies, send this article to your husband just so he keeps proper Labour Ward etiquette the whole time. Sometimes men are even more nervous than their wives, and first time fathers have NO idea how to behave. This list should help them out. I'll be talking to you guys here. 1. Don't Panic Child birth is an extremely stressful situation,...

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  • Why Choose a Home Birth?

    Why Choose a Home Birth? Most women still do not know that homebirth is an option for them. Why is this? Because the majority of GPs do not disclose it or offer it as an option at that very first important pregnancy appointment. This is why it is vital to do your research and be aware of all your birth choices. Homebirth should be an option for all low-risk pregnant women. I have had a birth centre birth, two unnecessary...

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