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2 Things to help you through a bad week! – New Blog Post!
After a particularly horrible fortnight involving a non-breathing baby, a trip to A and E, a husband in Mauritius, a normally angelic toddler malfunctioning, and averaging 4 hours sleep a night I have discovered two things to help me through the darkest of times with small children. They are both so blindingly obvious and maybe I am way behind you all, but I thought I would share them in case you are having a bad week too! If like me, you are a bit of a control freak, with punctuality, tidiness and routine, then maybe this will help! 1. IT […]
Some products that helped when breastfeeding
If you are planing to breastfeed, here are some products that really helped. Medela Hand Pump – perfect when out and about or to pump quickly at night Medela Swing Electric Pump – the most effective and quietest we found on the market Lansinoh Nipple Cream – a lifesaver. Expensive but worth it. Nipple Shields – the thinnest we found Warm and Cool Breast Pads – to help mastitis and engorgement Breast Pads for leaky boobs Muslins – an essential!
The Doctor/Grandfather Speaks! What is it like to be an Obstetrician with two Pregnant Daughters?
Double Grandpa! Wilf 9 days and Daisy 0 days! It had been a long day at the Hospital, and that first cold beer was top of my “to do” list when I got home on that warm September evening. ! I was surprised (and delighted) to find both my daughters waiting for me. Both giggling. And both NOT clutching a large glass of chilled rose. I should have known! I was instructed to sit down, close my eyes and hold out both my hands. A plastic, stick-like object was placed in each open palm. What were they? I was mystified. […]
Twin pregnancies… the highs and the lows.
Twin pregnancies… the highs and the lows By Jess White, Lulubaby GP & mother of twins TWINS!! When I found out I was pregnant with twins I was pretty terrified… not just the thought of two babies to look after but I was worried what it would be like to be pregnant with twins. Unfortunately everything you read about pregnancy seems to have the foot note ‘this is more common in twin/ multiple pregnancies’, which can leave you feeling fairly anxious. I remember telling someone I was having twins when I was about 12 weeks pregnant and they replied ‘oh wow […]
Feeding Tips
Feeding Tips Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. Stock up on some DVD box sets to watch whilst you are breastfeeding. You have to have a smart phone- breastfeeding can take so long and be so boring especially in the middle of the night. Its great to be able to message other mothers you know who are awake or trawl Facebook or the Daily Mail website! In the early days of breastfeeding when your breasts are tender and can become engorged with milk- keep a Savoy […]
New Baby – Sleeping Tips
New Baby – Sleeping Tips Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. It is worth trying to swaddle, but bear in mind that not all babies like to be swaddled. Mine spent all the time trying to escape and get his arm out. We love these swaddling blankets from Aden & Anais which also double up as large muslins/sun shades/blankets Aden & Anais Swaddling Muslins Get a sling- if you have a baby that doesn’t like to be put down, put him in the sling in […]
Why I did not (could not) breastfeed my babies
It goes without saying that every mother wants the best for her baby. It also goes without saying that most educated women know that breastmilk is indeed the best form of nourishment you can give your child. But time and time again we hear health workers, politicians and journalists commentating on the unsatisfactorily low breastfeeding rates in this country. The pros of breastfeeding are obvious. It is free, (compared with £10 a week on formula for 12 months – £500), natural (there are stories of crushed fish bones in formula, incidents of glass shavings in the powder, the possibility of […]
Tips to help preserve your sanity with a new born!
Tips to help preserve your sanity with a new born! Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. Don’t be embarrassed to say no to visitors. If you feel awkward saying no, then get your husband to do it for you. If the baby is born in winter- get a good “pram pushing” coat and shoes as you may find yourself pounding the streets in the rain trying to get the baby to sleep! Warm his cot or moses basket with a hot water bottle so that when […]
Post Natal Tips
Post Natal Tips Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. Eat 2 kiwi fruit when you have given birth, they are a natural laxative and this will ensure that your first poo, after the birth, will not be too painful or difficult. No-one told me how much you can bleed after the birth. Don’t be shocked if you have gross chunks of blood for the first few days. Tea-tree oil and/or lavender oil in the bath can feel really soothing and helps to heal and cuts […]
Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy Tips Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. Staying Comfortable You do not need to waddle when you are pregnant. If you actually think about it whilst you are walking, you will find that you can walk relatively normally. If you hold your stomach muscles in and concentrate whenever you are standing you find that this forces you to straighten up and will stop you from arching your back – this can stop it aching and can make you look about 1 month less […]