Let’s talk about breastfeeding challenges and how to overcome them. It can be particularly tough and trying when your baby fights at the breast. There are many reasons this may happen, but this does not mean that you won’t be able to continue breastfeeding! In fact, it’s quite simple if you follow the Sister Lilian […]
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Your body has many built-in mechanisms to help protect Baby, but when in doubt, refer to this handy guide! Alcohol, smoking and drugs and the safety in pregnancy All of the above could have serious negative effects on your Baby, and should be avoided completely. On a platter, Food in pregnancy and safe are they?
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Talking about cot safety tips for your baby. When it comes time to kiss your little one goodnight. There are a few things you need to keep in mind with regard to cots: For cot safety, the cot must be deep enough that your little one can’t climb out. The cot shouldn’t have any steps
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3 Simple Ways to Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy I remember that my midwife used to tell us that giving birth is like running the Comrades Marathon. The amount of energy and focus needed very closely compares. The runners are committed to preparing months or even years in advance for this race. So, if natural birth
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Having a birth photographer at the birth of my baby. I am still in my twenties and a happy mom of two beautiful children. Having an unplanned emergency c-section with my first pregnancy I was completely uninformed on my birth options. Not even knowing Birth Photographers existed let alone the amazing work they do. I
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Self-care 101: 5 Ways To Keep Your Cup Full As A New Mom Let’s talk about self-care. A term so unfamiliar to a mother, seasoned or new. The demands of motherhood along with running a household and often a full-time job, most often than not have us functioning on survival mode for the better part
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When Minds Meet, Humans Heal: Why Communication is a Central Clinical and Educational Function By Alda Smith I recently saw a video of HEABC‘s Michael McMillan’s 2016 speech at Health Talks, Canada. It struck a chord with me – not only as a professional who has a passion for social innovation in healthcare and education, but also as a daughter, granddaughter,