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Dad In The Labour Ward
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Dad In The Labour Ward

The birth is not only a trial for us, but also for the future father!  It is a veritable marathon for those who are present in the labour ward to attend the births of their babies.

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Baby Self Feeding – Time for Independence
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Baby Self Feeding – Time for Independence

Now that your 10-12-month-old is really getting the hang of feeding himself, keep offering him a wide variety of foods and textures to establish good, healthy eating habits.

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Baby Self Feeding – What to Expect?
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Baby Self Feeding – What to Expect?

Gone are the days of spoon-feeding him purées, it’s time to roll out the wipeable mat for your independent eater! Let your toddler lead the way on his adventures in food.

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Baby Eating Patterns – How to instil Healthy, Early
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Baby Eating Patterns – How to instil Healthy, Early

Did you know? Your baby’s dietary patterns are set before his second birthday.

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Baby Food Ideas – Break out of Habit

It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know he’ll happily eat them.

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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

If you are of child-bearing age and missed a period, you might hope you are pregnant.

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Why babies need milk AND water
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Why babies need milk AND water

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to his diet and makes tooth decay more likely.

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Calcium & Vitamin D during pregnancy
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Calcium & Vitamin D in pregnancy

Calcium is essential for your baby's skeleton and your own. It should be consumed together with Vitamin D, which allows it to be absorbed by the bones.

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What causes preterm labor and how to help reduce the risks

Having a preterm labor or premature birth can be especially worrying if you’re expecting a baby. But what is preterm labor? What causes premature birth?

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Kangaroo Care
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How Kangaroo Care Benefits Your Little One

Using the kangaroo hold so you can have skin-to-skin contact with your preterm baby is a special, sensory experience bringing many benefits through touch, sound, and smell - for both parent and chi

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Methods Of Giving Birth
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Methods Of Giving Birth

You mean there is more than one way to give birth?  Sometimes women don't have a choice, but often they do.  Find out what your options are.

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When should I offer my baby wheat, eggs, or nuts?
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When can babies eat eggs, wheat or nuts

Did you know? Guidelines have changed for when to introduce your baby to eggs, wheat, fish, and foods containing peanuts.

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What is Lactose Intolerance in Infants?

What is lactose?

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How Long Should Babies Sleep
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How Long Do Babies Sleep

Put your knowledge of sleep for babies to the test with this quickfire quiz. Make a note of your answers as you go, then check how many you got right at the end. 

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Hospital Bag Checklist
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Your hospital bag checklist

Not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? We have put together a simple hospital bag checklist with all the essentials. Forget packing light, it’s about packing right.

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Your growing toddler – What to expect beyond 1000 days
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Your growing toddler – What to expect beyond 1000 days

Look back at the healthy habits you’ve encouraged, which have helped your toddler grow so far, and look forward to the exciting developments to come.

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First prenatal appointment
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Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment

Your very first prenatal appointment is here—exciting! With so much going on, it helps to have a list of pregnancy questions on hand to ask your healthcare provider.

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Your 16th Week of Pregnancy
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Your 16th Week of Pregnancy

Your baby is now the size of a grapefruit.  Your baby measures 9cm from crown to rump, and 14cm from crown to heel.  It now weighs about 110g, the weight of a small apple.  You could

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how to help baby sleep better
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How to help baby sleep better

Babies love to sleep, eat, repeat. Right? Except the sleep can be quite a bit of work, sometimes.

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5 activities that help with your baby’s development
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5 activities that help with your baby’s development

Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your baby’s routine.

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Eating Healthy With Kids – Setting  Good Examples
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Eating Healthy With Kids – Setting Good Examples

Did you know? You’re a role model for your baby—what you eat and drink influences her choices.

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How to help your toddler sleep well

Even with a well-established regular bedtime routine, there may be times when your toddler’s sleep is disrupted.

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Lead by example by eating together with your toddler
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Lead by example by eating together with your toddler

Did you know? Being a good role model is the most effective way to get your toddler to try new food

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Why active play is good for your toddler
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Why active play is good for your toddler

Did you know? Many two-year-olds spend too much time sitting still and don’t play outdoors every day.

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