In order to give birth, your body needs to adapt by doing a fair amount of stretching. The area between your vagina and back passage (known as your perineum) may over-stretch during delivery. This ...

When you’re thinking about how to manage your labour, drinks and snacks for labour might not be at the top of your priority list. However, unless you’re a regular marathon runner, you’ll probably burn ...

Follow these tips and you’ll soon be breastfeeding with the best of them! Don’t panic if your baby pauses from time to time - that’s natural. And if you find breastfeeding a bit uncomfortable, it ...

Generally, if your baby is feeding well, they will let go of your breast once they’re full. However, they may pause for a while during breastfeeding so give them time to decide whether they’ve had ...

Learn how to spot the signs, introduce those first mouthfuls and which tastes your baby will love (hopefully!). Once your baby reaches 4 – 6 months, you’ll be starting to think about preparing for ...

Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag? We’ve got you covered. From new-mum must-haves to new baby essentials, our hospital bag checklist will help you get prepared and ready for labour in no ...

It’s hard to pinpoint this exactly as there’s no hard and fast rule but generally hungry babies tend to cry for a feed more often and will feed longer when you do offer them their milk. At around 6 ...

A birth plan is a document that lets midwives, doctors and birth partners know what your delivery preferences are and how you want to be treated during labour. Whether it’s a written birth guide or ...

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