How to Naturally Bring On Labour

From walking to drinking raspberry leaf tea, there are ways to help bring on labour. Find out how to naturally induce labour during the last weeks of pregnancy here.

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How Long Will Labour Stitches Take To Heal

Many new mums need stitches, whether it’s due to c sections, episiotomy or a tear. Find out how much time labour stitches take to heal & how to quicken healing here!

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Factors To Consider When Naming Your Baby

From sound, meaning, to tradition, there are many factors to consider in naming a baby. Read here on how to choose popular & perfect baby name.

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The Importance of Vaccination For Children

Learn why vaccination is important to protect children againts infectious deseases and the types of vaccinations that you can take for your child's immunisations here.

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Celebrity Baby Names

Need insipiration on what name to choose for your newborn baby? Check out our list of popular celebrity baby names & their origins here!

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5 Confinement Myths Or Truths

Confinement myths & truths. Are they merely old wives’ tales or do they have a medical basis? Let’s take a look at some popular traditional confinement practices here.

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List of Essentials & Must-Haves Baby Items

Are you a first-time parent? Here's the newborn checklist you need to help you list down things you need for a new baby & the must-haves essential baby item. Read on!

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6 Nutrient-rich Confinement Foods After Delivery

It's important to have some nutrient-rich foods to include in your postpartum diet. Read on for list of the best confinement food for new mother after giving birth!

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The 3 Stages Of Labour

Learn about the stages of labour from the first stage like breaking water & contractions, pushing baby out in second stage, to delivering the placenta in third stage here!

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Tips For Hiring A Confinement Nanny

A confinement nanny is caretaker & companion during your confinement period. Find out what does a confinement nanny do & the tips on hiring them here!

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Braxton Hicks Contractions: All You Need to Know

Braxton hicks, or sometimes called false contractions are usually painless. Read more on what do braxton hicks feel like, when to be concerned about it & coping with it.

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Early Signs of Labor & When to Go to Hospital

How do you know you're having contractions and when should you go to the hospital for labor? Read more on the early signs of labor and the symptoms here.

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Pain Relief Options During Labor

The three main medical pain-relieving options for labour include entonox, pethidine, and epidural. Get to know each types of pain relief that you can choose for labor.

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How to Write a Birth Plan

Planning birth options help doctors understand your labour preferences. Here are some tips on what to write in a birth plan & free templates for download. Read more!

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Birthing Options

Pregnancy is an ideal time for mothers to plan out their future and the changes they will have to make in their lives when their child arrives.

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Contractions

You feel a contraction when a hormone called oxytocin is released which encourages the muscles in your womb to tense and relax.

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Getting The Timing Right

Everybody’s labour is different so there’s no hard and fast rule about when to go to the hospital.

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How Can I Get Back Into Shape

The best way to get back into shape is with exercise. Don’t consider doing anything until at least 6 weeks after birth (12 if you’ve had a caesarean).

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How Do I Pick A Name For My Baby

Have you ever wondered "How do I pick a name for my baby" or "How to name my baby" then you have come to the right place.

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How Eating During Labour Builds Up Your Energy

Unless you’re a regular marathon runner, you’ll probably be burning up more energy during labour than at any other time in your life. Try and build up your reserves while you’re in early labour, by having a little snack every hour or so.

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I'm So Nervous About The Birth

Right now you probably have a million and one questions about the stages of labour and what happens during birth. But you probably know more than you think.

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Naming Baby For Success

Want to give your child a headstart in life? Name them well! Studies have shown that names can shape behaviours and expectations because they carry personality, socioeconomic and cultural connotations.

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Preparing For Your Baby

The nesting instinct. If you haven’t already had the urge to ‘nest’ you probably will soon. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly have an overwhelming desire to spring clean your home, or even to redecorate it from top to bottom!

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Reassure Him Before The Birth

Because mums are usually the focus of attention before the baby is born, dads can feel a bit lost. Involving your partner also means thinking about things like saying "We're pregnant" even if you think it sounds silly!

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Your Hospital Bag Checklist

Follow the checklist below in this article and you’ll have the ideal hospital bag. There’s no need to take too much either, your stay should be quite short.

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Your Checklist For The Big Day

As you count down to your baby’s arrival, you might be heady with both excitement and nervousness. Preparation is key, but try not to overwhelm yourself with too many tasks or too much information either.

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What If I Have To Be Induced

Doctors can induce childbirth in many ways. At worst, you’ll feel uncomfortable, or a little pain, but your breathing exercises will help you through.

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When To Call Your Doctor

Your journey of pregnancy is going to be filled with many wonderful moments, but there may be uncomfortable and scary times too. Here are some symptoms and warning signs that need to be reported right away.

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Dumex Mamil Gold: Our Commitment to Mothers

The experience of motherhood cannot be described in just one word. New mothers certainly have a lot of changes to take in, both physically and mentally.

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