good 'latch' is to bring your baby to your breast and not the other way around. Find a comfy position by holding your baby so that he can feed easily from the breast without having to crane his neck or strain to reach your nipple. You could lay him on a
is the most accurate way of screening for Down's syndrome and will be carried out during this scan. There are two layer of skin behind your baby's neck (the nuchal fold) and the amount of fluid accumulated there, which appears as a black space on the screen
in the uterus, blocking, or partially blocking the cervix (the neck of the womb).What to do:Go to the maternity unit or hospital immediately. If the placenta is blocking the cervix, you will most likely need a Caesarean.What you'll notice:Red bleeding which
s life it is recommended you only need to top and tail your baby, which means just washing your babys face, neck hands and bottom. When your baby is ready for his first bath it can be a wonderful experience for both of you. Follow our step
if things are left too long,' says Nikki.How is it done?A membrane sweep will probably be offered first. During a vaginal examination, the midwife or doctor will 'sweep' a finger around the neck of your womb, separating the membranes around your baby from
slightly. It is important to make sure you keep your neck relaxed and don't lift it from the floorRoll your hips and bum up off the floor so that your knees are by your face and your feet are in the air. Hold this position for about 10 seconds then slowly
part of his body separately - neck to shoulders, chin to chest, the crown of the head, the cheeks, upper and lower back. Stroke down each arm and leg, hands and feet. Soft, relaxing music and dim lights may make the massage more calming. Hang a mobile
or a peak and a back flap to shade their face and neck. Dress them in light, close-weave long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Or go for clothes that are made in sun-protection fabrics. If you are visiting the beach, UVA suits are a good idea. Always change
and feet; aching; a headache; a stiff neck; a rash that doesn't disappear when pressed with a glass. For info call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or see www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/.For more information, visit www.netdoctor.co.uk/.
Your due date is fast approaching, you're feeling excited and nervous, but how will you know for sure when labour is actually starting? Early labour is when the uterus starts to contract, and the cervix - which is the neck of the womb - softens
