Category Archives: Your Newborn

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Amazing colostrum, it is just what your baby needs

From the very beginning, your body will provide everything your baby needs, starting with colostrum. Continue reading →

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How long should my baby feed for?

Knowing how long your baby should feed for, will come with time and as you get to know him better. Whilst I appreciate that this is not a cut and dry answer, I feel it is important to acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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How do I breast feed my sleepy baby on day 3?

As a new mum, the pressure you feel to keep your new little baby well hydrated and satisfied, can sometimes feel overwhelming. Especially when the little guy just wants to sleep! Continue reading →

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Sleeping babies – to wake or not to wake. Part two

If you have been waking your baby to feed for the last three days, you should hopefully see that he or she has not lost too much birth weight. Your baby should be getting rid of a lot of the meconium and should have moved onto producing spinach green poos. If your baby is 3 days old and this is not the case – you need to feed more frequently. Continue reading →

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Sleeping babies – to wake or not to wake? Part one

Yes, it does feel mean and harsh to wake a little baby who looks so super peaceful, but there are good reasons why one should wake a baby to feed….and when you realize what they are, all that guilt will instantly melt away. So here are some of the reasons you should wake your little one. Continue reading →

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Winding or Burping Techniques

Many mums underestimate the importance of winding and this often leads to problems later on in the day – which are then diagnosed as colic. To correct this problem, I thought that I would share some winding tips, to help … Continue reading →

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