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Using aromatherapy in labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2007 01:46:30
How oils work, when to use them and which are recommended for labour and birth
on what they allow or encourage in labour and delivery rooms, and if you're rushed off for a c-section you won't be taking the vapouriser with you.It's increasingly common for hospitals to recognise the role aromatherapy can play in allowing a woman to set
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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 01:13:47
Whether you have months or only hours, there are a several things you can do to prepare for a premature delivery and try to make it as personal as possible
When starting to think about planning for the birth of a baby, few soon-to-be-mums would set out an ideal of dashing to hospital in an ambulance in premature labour, having an early elective casarean section or having their newborn baby rushed away
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Enjoying sex and conception
By Maria Muennich on 23/11/2007 00:04:51
How to keep the fun in lovemaking, even when you've been trying for a while
plan to be for the evening and let it burn for an hour or so. If sexual foreplay has fallen by the wayside then make an effort to bring it back to the fore, taking time to indulge each other rather than rushing through to the critical moments. Do make
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Review: The Baba Sling
By Maria Muennich on 20/11/2006 13:46:45
Whereas with many baby carriers your baby is strapped to your chest or back, in most of its positions the Baba Sling is designed to support you as you hold your baby as you would without a sling.
baby in however you want to carry him. Once you have this down pat it's very quick and easy and makes the Baba sling the one we usually reach for when we're in a rush or just popping around the corner and back for milk. You do need a bit of practice
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Active birthing
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 03:30:02
It's becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly is an active birth and how can you get one?
to rush out and buy a birthing pool, don't lose sight of the fact that you may not get to use it. Provisos aside, here are our top tips for an active birth.1) Birth Preparation classesUseful contacts NCT coursesAlexandra House, Oldham TerraceLondon W3 6
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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
to the high-sugar, low-nutrition foods that will deliver a quick sugar rush. But it's exactly these kinds of sugar peaks and lows that tax your system and ultimately tire you out further, so think again before you reach out for that sugary snack. What your
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Baby development: Your fifteen-month-old
By Maria Muennich on 16/08/2007 02:21:08
Learning through play
you quite rush of pride at first, though pride may turn to exasperation as you chase after him with his socks!Many babies will now also have started climbing. First targets are often chairs and sofas, stairs or up on your knees. At this stage he might
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Avoiding breastfeeding infections
By Maria Muennich on 19/02/2009 01:53:36
Breastfeeding mums dread getting mastitis, but there is plenty you can do to help avoid the breast infection
that you try to look after yourself now, as well as your baby. Rest as much as you can and sleep when your baby sleeps, rather than rushing around trying to straighten the house. Don't forget that your baby needs you in good physical shape far more than he
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37 weeks pregnant - just three weeks to go
By Maria Muennich on 23/09/2008 00:47:58
Still three weeks off your due date but you've reached term - you're baby wouldn't be considered a premmie if he arrived today
start with waters breaking (most women have already felt contractions before the waters break). If your waters do go first then the position of your baby's head is quite likely to prevent a huge rush of water, and it may be closer to a confusing trickle
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Breastfeeding twins: Where to start
By Maria Muennich on 18/03/2008 14:17:55
Breastfeeding twins can be a daunting prospect, but while it takes more commitment and time than feeding one baby, it can be done. Here's how to get off on the right track
. As time is of even more of a premium for you, it's especially important that you rest and sleep when your babies sleep, particularly in the early months. Resist any temptation to use all available time to rush around the house doing jobs, your babies milk
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