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Many people are afraid of the pain that comes with labour, but it can be managed.Doula Donna Bland shares some tips and techniques. Giving birth is one of the most memorable and rewarding events a woman will ever go through. It can also be the scariest and most...
Different Strokes: Why You Should Massage Your Baby
Baby massage has taken the western world by storm and rightly so, for the health and wellbeing benefits for babies. Certified infant massage instructor Lisa Townend gives us a better understanding of what baby massage is and how to perform it on your baby. Baby...
Newborn tests
There are a range of tests that a doctor may perform to ensure the wellbeing of your baby. Paediatrician Dr Enrico Maraschin takes us through them. Tests on newborns begin a while before the baby is born – during the initial stages of pregnancy. Once baby is born,...
Infant massage growth and infant development
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Birth plans from A to Z
Creating a birth plan holds both benefits, and potentially, great disappointment, when things don’t go to plan. Parenting life coach Nadia Scrooby looks at the purpose of a birth plan and how it has changed. A recent social media survey of moms’ birth experiences had...
Best foods for breastfeeding moms
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All wrapped up: The art of swaddling your baby
Infant stimulation specialist Nicci Proome explores swaddling as an effective way to calm restless or flailing babies and to help you gently restore some tranquillity to early motherhood. For centuries the ancient art of swaddling has proven a most effective tool in...
Choosing a Gynae, Midwife or Doula: what’s the difference?
There are a number of different healthcare providers for pregnant women and postnatal moms. Natalie Nelson from the Genesis Birthing Clinic gives us a detailed rundown of the differences between gynaecologists, midwives and doulas. If you have ever wondered what the...
As a modern mom, why attend antenatal classes?
In the modern age, when you can google anything, doula Donna Bland asks why you would need to attend antenatal classes. Times have changed, and the first place anyone turns to when they have any question these days, is the internet. However, when it comes to pregnancy...
Burping your baby
It seems like the simplest thing – but trapped air can make your baby very unhappy. Doula Donna Bland goes through some tips and techniques to get those burps out. Unbroken wind can cause babies and their parents many restless times and sleepless nights. Whether a...