Breathing your baby out is a way of helping to ease your baby out easily and without pushing during labour. It helps the mother to stay calm and centred with guided breathing exercises. 1. Wait as long as possible Your uterus does most of the work for you, opening your cervix without any pushing or help. The urge to bear-down…
You should drink more water during your pregnancy as the baby growing inside your womb is 75% water. It needs you to drink a sufficient amount of water to maintain the water level for its growth. You have to stay fully-hydrated all the time in pregnancy as feeling thirsty is not good for you or your baby. Boosts energy Dehydration…
In your pregnancy, your diet takes a big role in building your baby’s health & keeping you healthy till the due date. These 5 superfoods are important to include in your diet, throughout your pregnancy because they are things your body needs during this intense period. Berries Berries are super high in antioxidants and provide Vitamin C. These foods will…
Underwear & Pads No postpartum recovery list is complete without comfortable heavy-flow pads, whilst they might feel slightly strange at first, it is the best way to keep yourself clean and comfortable. Nursing Pads Nursing pads will be needed for the first few weeks at least, as your breast milk will leak and can cause some awkward looks! You can…
A question that all women ask is, what actually happens during labour? We have written a short, informative article to help guide you through the process! Pre-labour stage Before ‘real’ labour starts, all of your contractions are called the ‘Pre-Labour Stage’. This is when you have a number of smaller contractions that function to thin your cervix so that your…
When you’re expecting, you’re drinking and eating for two, thus the need to take extra caution in your choice of food and drinks. This includes drinking herbal tea. This is because not all herbal teas are safe to drink during pregnancy. High consumption should be avoided as well. A study conducted in 2012 suggests that drinking more than three cups…