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Vaginal Seeding: Is It for My C-Section Baby? Benefits and Risks Explained
You may have heard of the term Vaginal Seeding, that some mums swab their babies with vaginal fluids after delivering through C-sections. A lot of interest has raised around vaginal seeding nowadays when recent researches have found a potential causation for a higher chance of asthma and allergies in babies through C-section. However, it is…
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Bonding with a two days old babe in a sling
The call arrived late one afternoon in August 2010. Similar phone calls had been made for thousands of other babies across NSW over the years and would continue to do so. But for us, this was our family’s first experience of such a request. Becoming foster carers had felt like a long wait, but now…
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Doula 101: Why You Should Consider Hiring One for Your Labour
Giving birth is an overall stressful experience. Oftentimes mums giving birth have reported feeling anxious, scared, painful, mentally and physically exhausted. You have probably heard of some ways to relieve your labor pain already, herbal remedies, relaxation techniques, or things that you should prepare in your hospital bag to make you more comfortable – but…
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Get Baby A Better Sleep With The Right Swaddles & Suits
The number one issue I deal with as a post natal doula is sleep deprivation! Let’s face it, sleep is a most basic human need, and we all, in the least, go a little loopy when we’re low on it. When I was having babies, my husband and I would refer to it as ‘wake…
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Baby Due Date: 3 Common Myths About Due Date Calculations and 40 Week Pregnancy
When’s the child due? How long have you been pregnant? Which week are you in? These are probably the most asked questions following people’s congratulations on your pregnancy. “October! I’m currently 6 weeks pregnant and there are 34 more weeks to go”, a typical answer taken from the numbers your doctor gave you at your last…
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5 Things a Baby Carrier Must Have
Baby carriers are a must-have baby item for parents. They offer so much more than just the possibility of carrying an infant. With bonding and attachment made simple with one of these purchases and with some even offering the potential to breastfeed baby on-the-go. Before purchasing one of these, (often expensive!) First of all, you…
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Your Ultimate Childbirth Cheat Sheet for Every Dad-to-Be
Here comes a mysterious question: What are the responsibilities of the dad-to-be? What do dads, or partners, do when you’re giving birth? If you’ve heard about your friend’s or family’s stories about their first childbirth, you’d know how much chaos there can be in the hospital room when moms are giving birth. Imagine already panicking about…
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What HAS she got in there?!
You’ve seen them. Those big, bulky accessories that don the likes of every mum’s shoulder. Only those who are currently in the ‘baby club’ really understand what its contents are. The rest of us can only hazard a guess. If you’re one of these mums, on the outer (albeit momentarily!), let me fill you in…
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Can I Consume Caffeine During Pregnancy? How Much Is Safe?
Do you find yourself reliant on caffeine during pregnancy? Many women rely on a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverages in the morning to stay alert and motivated for work. However, dependence on caffeine can develop similarly to tolerance for other substances like drugs or alcohol. Over time, you may find yourself needing larger…
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Top Tips for Tackling a Newborn
My five-year old’s Moana doll comes with one… so where’s my newborn’s? A manual! That’s what I needed when I brought my first baby home from the hospital. I couldn’t believe the nurses were actually going to entrust me with the life of another! Surely, they knew I was completely clueless. Bringing a newborn baby…