Pregnancy

For Mom

  When you are pregnant it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. You can increase your chances of having a problem-free pregnancy and a healthy baby by following a few simple guidelines. Get early prenatal care Watch what...

Breast Feeding

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BREASTFEEDINGBreastfeeding is an art, for some women it happens easily and naturally and for others it may be challenging requiring breastfeeding support and lots of perseverance COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED:HOW OFTEN SHOULD I FEED MY BABY?Babies should be fed on demand....

Post Natal Depression

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COULD I POSSIBLY BE EXPERIENCING POST NATAL DEPRESSION? At least one in ten new mothers do have clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy and in the first year after the birth of a baby. You are not alone and there are steps we can take to get you feeling...

Vaccines during pregnancy

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DISEASE CAN YOU BE IMMUNISED DURING PREGNANCY?? Cholera Not recommended, but the risk versus benefit is assessed individually Hepatitis B Not recommended, but the risk versus benefit is assessed individually Measles No Mumps No Pneumococcus Not recommended, but the...

Body changes in pregnancy

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HAIRYou may find during your pregnancy that your hair becomes thick and shiny or you may be one of the the unlucky ones whose hair becomes limp and may even start to fall out. Not to worry as this is quite normal, but remember to take your omega 3 and 6 during...