… A few things you may not have expected in the days before and after birth By Liz Wilkes, My Midwives … Women have lots of information around what to expect from the birthing process but it tends to make … the changes that you and your baby may undergo in the last days of pregnancy and first days after birth … After birth your baby will feed and this will assist you to produce more of this amazing liquid gold. … It is extremely sticky and can be quite hard to clean off baby in the first few nappies after birth. …

How to Support your Mental Health during Pregnancy

… new mums tell me that they really struggled with their mental health during pregnancy or after the birth … Being pregnant, growing and birthing your baby is one of, if not the biggest transition in your life. … We need to take good care of ourselves during pregnancy and the weeks after birth. … receives care from a known midwife is more likely to have a more positive experience of labour and birth … A doula (non-medical support person for pregnancy, labour and birth) can also be beneficial in helping …

Labour pain

… Whilst you may want to speak to your care provider, the beginning of labour changes, does not mean birth … with your care provider, making sure that they advise you the best time to transfer to hospital, or birth … If it is your second baby, this is generally the time to think about moving to your birth place. … Your labour intensifies toward transition, which is the last part before your start to push and birth …

Sensory development

… These connections are the direct result of events and experiences encountered from birth. … Hearing continues to develop up to 6 months after the birth. … Vision At birth, the eye and brain areas responsible for vision are immature. … Smell At birth, the sense of smell is fully mature and babies have the capacity to distinguish thousands …

Your Pregnancy, Birth & Baby by @aliceinhealthyland

… YOUR BIRTH Did you have a Birth plan, if so, what was your plan A Yes, pain free vaginal labor. … Now I am very open minded about birth and empowering women with all birth choices! … Please provide a brief synopsis of your birth. … How was your birth experience different to what you have expected? … How was your birth recovery? …

Tiny 24-weeker Premmie, Lilija, starts Kindergarten

… Starting school can be an emotional time for families who have experienced the birth of a baby born premature … Early or traumatic birth can lead to growth or developmental delays, behavioural challenges and disabilities … her gestation, her chances of disability-free survival dropped significantly several hours after her birth …

Pre-eclampsia

… Pre-eclampsia can develop anytime from the 20th week of pregnancy or soon after birth. … The good news is that pre-eclampsia usually disappears quickly after birth. …

Having a premature baby can be daunting - Miracle Babies is here!

… support groups until your baby goes to school) If you or somebody close to you experiences the birth … Experiencing the birth of a premature or sick newborn can increase your risk of depression and anxiety …

Air travel while pregnant

… When you are pregnant and for up to six weeks after the birth of your baby, you have a higher risk of … Does your travel insurance cover pregnancy and/or care for your newborn baby if you give birth unexpectedly …

Gestational Diabetes - what is it and how to reduce your risk

… It is usually a temporary condition that goes away after the birth of the baby, however can have significant … “In the first few days following birth, the baby will be closely monitored and it can take several days … What happens after the birth? … In most cases, Gestational Diabetes goes away after birth, however, there is a 40 per cent chance of … You will be asked to repeat your glucose tolerance test six to eight weeks after your baby’s birth. …

Your Pregnancy, Birth & Baby by @amy_maree_c

… YOUR BIRTH Did you have a Birth plan, if so, what was your plan A? … Yes, but I know better than to think a birth would ever go to plan, but the plan was, vaginal birth, … Please provide a brief synopsis of your birth. … How was your birth recovery? … and SRC recovery shorts for after birth. …

Preparing for breastfeeding and the fourth trimester

… The first few weeks after birth can be filled with lots of new experiences for both mamas and babies. … After chatting with Amber Gibson, Founder of Body, Birth & Baby (a holistic private midwifery practice … prepare for breastfeeding and the benefits of breast massage when navigating those first few weeks post-birth … Amber also suggests mamas think about creating a post-birth plan which helps them figure out where they …

Baby's physical and sensory development: what to expect

… Babies will recognise their parent’s voices from birth as it is familiar from their time in the womb. … Tummy time can begin from birth and is a great way to help your baby to strengthen their neck and upper …

Tips for recovery after a caesarean

… Tips for recovery after a caesarean By Mater Mothers' Hospital After a caesarean birth you will … It is normal to have increased swelling of your hands and feet after the birth. … Debriefing after birth For some women the decision to have a caesarean will be made weeks before the … birth. … This may be beneficial in the days/weeks or even months after the birth of your baby. …

Developmental milestones and key nutrients for babies aged 0-6 month

… From birth to 6 months of age, the brains prefrontal cortex has a growth spurt. … between the bones of the skull, known as fontanelles (soft spots) which help delivery through the birth … development Babies are born with a very limited microbiome, which begins to develop rapidly after birth … Babies born vaginally acquire bacteria passed on through the birth canal which begins colonization of … http://www.childrensmn.org/references/pfs/rehabpublic/developmental-milestones-birth-6-months.pdf Http …

Am I in labour?

… baby, you may notice pressure in your groin and on your bladder beginning up to four weeks before the birth … It is one of the signs that your body is preparing for birth. … increase in regularity and strength towards the end of your pregnancy, preparing your uterus for the birth …

What is cord blood banking

… By Cell Care 93% of expectant mothers want to know about cord blood banking Pregnancy and birth … You only have one opportunity to collect and store your baby’s cord blood – at birth Cord tissue banking … At the time of birth, your Cell Care collector, obstetrician or midwife will collect the cord blood and … References: Birth. 2014 Dec;41(4):360-6. …

7 Things You Can Do To Speed Up C-Section Recovery

… Difficulty with walking and getting in and out of bed are common after giving birth, precisely during … Recovery after giving birth is one of the most challenging times for women and their families. … Choosing a C-section alone will not prevent incontinence.3 One of the most enduring myths surrounding birth …

Pain Relief Options for Labour

… Pain in birth is a common fear for women, but this doesn’t need to be the case! … Hypnobirthing – Hypnobirthing involves the use of self-hypnosis to help you relax during your labour and birth … and to reduce fears in the lead up to birth. …

Pregnancy Week by Week - First Trimester

… Written by PBC Expo Midwife Hayley Hall Midwife, Birth Educator and Mum of 4 For more information … about pregnancy, birth, parenthood and birth classes, visit: Instagram Facebook Website …

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A few things you may not have expected in the days before and after birth