Breastfeeding, bed-sharing, and infant sleep
Is bedsharing or co-sleeping conducive to prolonged breastfeeding? In the UK around 50% of parents are reported to bed share with their newborn (Blair and Ball, 2004)
Category Archives: NEWBORN
Newborn jaundice. What is it and what treatment?
Newborn jaundice is when a baby has high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance that the body creates when it replaces old red blood cells...
How to Build your Infants Self-Esteem from Birth?
Self-esteem is about liking yourself and who you are. Having self-esteem helps your infant cope with mistakes and try again even if he fails at first. As a result, self-esteem helps him do better in everyday life at home, at school and in awkward social situations....
Painful Wind? Looking for Effective Winding Techniques?
Winding or burping your baby helps towards successful feeds and quality of sleep. When your baby swallows, air bubbles can become trapped in their tummy and cause discomfort. ...
Treating Increased Abdominal Skin Itching During Pregnancy
Dry, itchy skin is common later in pregnancy, especially on an expanding abdomen. Some women experience this symptom as early as in their second month . . .
What is Post Natal Depression (PND)?
Sometimes there may be an obvious reason for PND but often there is none. It can be particularly distressing when you have so looked forward to having your baby through the months of pregnancy. You may feel guilty for feeling like this, or even feel that you can't cope with being a mother. Let's talk about the frequency of PND, what it feels like and causes then what to do next.