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PostYes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be…
Yes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be able to breastfeed. whats more, its totally safe to do so. Some women however notice a reduction in their milk supply…
31 August 2020
Post**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants
**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants. Babies that need to go to NICU for prematurity or other health reasons may not be able to have this golden time. I know this from…
13 August 2020
PostMothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and…
Mothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and during the hours and days that follow. It's really important to keep mothers and babies together after the…
6 January 2020
PostVisiting a new baby? Think about the mum first
Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…
29 August 2019
PostFalse. They're not fish. It's a common misconception that human babies have…
False. They're not fish. It's a common misconception that human babies have some kind of super power when they are born which enables them to breathe in water into their lungs without drowning. …
29 June 2019
PostThe excitement of a newborn!
The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the minute she…
9 May 2019
PostDon't put me down!
Don't put me down! Babies like to he close to their food source, warmth and affection. After spending 9 months inside with security, warmth and food on tap, it takes a while for baby's to adjust.…
9 March 2021
PostResharing this one!
Resharing this one! • • • • • • Don't put me down! Babies like to he close to their food source, warmth and affection. I previously spoke about the fourth trimester and this is a pretty good…
14 March 2020
Post**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada***
**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada*** . How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries…
26 September 2019
PostI get asked lots and lots of pregnancy and birth related questions which unfortunately…
I get asked lots and lots of pregnancy and birth related questions which unfortunately I just cant all respond to as I would be on my phone all day! However the idea of this page is to educate…
2 August 2019
PostHow much paid maternity leave are you entitled to?
How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries offer such little parental leave as it is so difficult…
10 June 2019
PostBaby Hair Loss
My baby girl was born with a full head of thick curly black hair in January. As of today she's almost bald but I'm not worried. Newborn hair loss is actually totally normal and here's why: . …
17 May 2019
PostMany new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is…
Many new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is born. Some might not feel this connection immediately thus taking slightly longer to form a bond. There are…
25 April 2019