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What is charting?
By Maria Muennich on 30/11/2006 09:44:52
You may have heard other women talk about charting, but what is it and how can it help you conceive?
If you've joined the club of couples hoping for a baby and still trying, you may have come across mentions of 'charting' as a conception aid and wondered what it was all about. Simply put, charting is a means of observing changes in your body
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What is an episiotomy?
By Maria Muennich on 28/08/2008 10:20:14
How and when this surgical cut during labour is performed, why it may sometimes be considered necessary and what you can do to avoid having one
Episiotomy - what is it?An episiotomy is a small surgical cut made in the perineum, the muscles between your vagina and your anus, to allow a baby to be born more easily or quickly once the head is crowning. The cut is done under a local
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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 01:20:18
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
1-2 fluid ounces at a time. Within a few weeks you'll probably fall into a routine of feeding every 3-4 hours, so perhaps six or eight feeds in a day. All those feeds mean a lot of bottle preparing and formula mixing, as each feed will need
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What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
and the first date of your last period was on August 2nd, your doctor would estimate the date of ovulation/conception to be August 22nd, and the baby to be due 38 weeks later on the 15th of May, nearly a week after the date that you would be given
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Active listening: What it is and how to do it
By Maria Muennich on 04/10/2007 01:34:08
Good communication is at the heart of every successful relationship, and at the heart of communication is the ability to really listen
or negotiating differences of opinion. At the very least, taking the time to actively listen to each other should make you both feel more valued and supported.What is active listening?Active listening is the skill of concentrating fully on what the person talking
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Travel as a family: What to consider
By Maria Muennich on 08/12/2009 01:14:15
Tips and tricks for making travel with babies and children easier and safer
is a good place to start.One important aspect to consider when choosing a holiday destination for your family is what vaccinations you may all need to keep safe, not least travel vaccinations for babies and vaccinations when you are pregnant . You can
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What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)?
By Maria Muennich on 28/02/2009 08:23:12
Now known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Pelvic pain and mobility problems are two common symptoms of this increasingly recognised pregnancy complication
this necessarily involves greater pain for the PGP sufferer. In the quite rare event that the gap between the pelvic bones reaches 10mm, this is known as Diastasis Symphysis Pubis (DSP), a related but distinct condition.What are the symptoms and when do they appear
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Leaving hospital with baby - what happens now?
By Maria Muennich on 21/08/2009 07:33:34
It can be quite a shock to find yourself a new parent, even after nine months of preparation time. But help is at hand...
aftermath of pregnancy, including those common aches and pains. You might feel totally at ease and find that caring for your baby comes completely naturally, but it's also quite normal to find yourself feeling overwhelmed and wondering just what
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What is dilation & curettage (a D&C) / ERPOC
By Maria Muennich on 02/10/2010 07:47:40
A D&C and Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception is a common surgical procedure that may be necessary after a miscarriage or sometimes after birth
What is a D&C?Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure to remove excess tissues from the womb. It involves scraping the lining of the uterus and is also know as Evacuation of Residual Products of Conception (ERPOC). You
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Sex after having a baby
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2007 04:24:12
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and what's 'normal'?
and shouldn't be exposed to possible infection. Your doctor will schedule what's known as the six-week check-up for you and will then give you the all-clear if you've healed up well. When you talk to your doctor s/he'll also want to discuss contraception
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