You've just found out the wonderful news that you are pregnant - congratulations! The thing is, when will everyone else be able to see for themselves? There is no doubt that your body will soon be changing shape. In particular your tummy
and Dads can have some quality time with their bundle! Offer the bottle, holding baby away from the heat of your body. There is no need to wind until the end, as your baby is so relaxed she won’t take much air in if any.Where should we do the dream feed
the pain signals from your womb and cervix reaching your brain. They also stimulate endorphins - your body's natural painkillers. PROS: You administer your own pain relief, so you feel in control. Twiddling the dials may help to take your mind off
. Even if you're propped up, there isn't much gravity to help you push the baby down.'Lying down can make labour last longer, increase the level of pain, affect your blood pressure and reduce the amount of oxygen your baby receives. Also, your body's main
with the uterine contractions during the early part of the pushing phase. ‘A woman who has had an epidural, and doesn’t have much sensation, could use a lot of energy pushing when it’s not effective. So if you let the body bring the baby down the birth canal
good latch is that you should bring your baby to your breast and not the other way around. Once you've found a comfy position, lie your baby down on her side, with her tummy close to your body and her mouth directly in front of your nipple. If her mouth
felt less pain and were less likely to need an epidural. Being in water also helps support your body, making it easier for you to move into more comfortable positions to help labour progress. You can go on to deliver in the water or get out
to wear her coat and it’s freezing. It’s OK to give in gracefully.BODY LANGUAGE When asking your toddler to do something, you need to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. You are your child’s authority figure and he needs to see that you are in control
zinc.This dish has a good helping of protein, which along with the fibre from the wholegrain noodles helps to slow the release of energy into the body giving you longer-lasting energy for the night aheadIngredients 160g shrimps/ king prawns or Tofu
cotton). Splash out on something indulgent like your favourite body cream or perfume, too. You deserve it.Road test all your equipmentYou've got around to buying the baby gear, but don't relax just yet - unpack it, set it up and make sure you and your
