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Sleep Milestones of the First 12 Months
This blog is written by Emma Purdue from www.babysleepconsultant.co Newborn sleep During the first few weeks of parenthood, it is common for babies to...
The Basics Regarding Babies Drinking Water
This blog is written by Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that babies under 6 months of age do not require...
Monitoring in Labour
It is important that your baby’s heart rate is monitored during labour and birth to ensure they are coping. Birth can be a stressful event for some babies, and health care professionals can detect early signs that baby may be in distress through monitoring their heart rate.
Expectations For Your Baby After Birth
Whether you give birth to your little one in hospital, at a birth centre or at home, there are a few screening tests that are offered for your baby in the postpartum period, as well as expectations for weight gain, output, and follow-ups with health professionals.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding: Some of the Terminology.
The world of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can be an unfamiliar one, and it comes with a whole new set of terminology for you to have to learn. While this list is far from exhaustive, here are a few of the more common terms you might hear, and what they mean.
If Your Baby is in a Posterior Position
Nearing the end of your pregnancy, you will have frequent appointments with your healthcare provider, where they will assess you and your baby. Part of this assessment is palpating your stomach to determine which position your baby is in, if the presenting part is in the pelvis, and checking on bub’s heart rate. Your healthcare provider will also be able to indicate if they think your baby is in an anterior or posterior position.