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The Apgar Test

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

The Apgar Test The Apgar score is a test that is done on your newborn to assess his physical condition immediately after birth. The name of the test is also an acronym for the five criteria that are evaluated in your newborn, designed and introduced by Dr Virginia Apgar in 1952. Activity - this shows the health and tone of his muscles 0 = Limp, no movement1 = Some movement of arms & legs2 = Active movement Pulse – this shows the rate and strength of his heartbeats 0 = No heart rate1 = Fewer

Taking your Baby Home

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Taking your Baby Home The time has come for you to take your new baby home, we have a few tips to help make it an exciting and stress-free experience. Feed your new baby just before getting ready to leave the hospital Make sure you have that very important car seat Clean clothes for the baby – baby grow, socks, hat and blanket You also need to be comfortable in the clothes you wear When you get home, take your baby for a walk around the house, his new house You might be

Stages of Labour

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Stages of Labour The mom goes to the hospital and puts pyjamas on and then she waits in her bedroom for the doctor to fetch the baby from a special place. But it’s really boring because Gran and my brother and I had to wait, like 20 hundred hours, for my baby sister to find the hospital!Braedan 5 years old By the end of your 8th month of pregnancy you are no doubt tired of being pregnant. You’re anxiously awaiting your baby’s birth so that you can finally meet the little

Problems during labour

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Problems during labour It’s very normal for women to go into labour a little anxious about what will happen. Not only is there the obvious worry about pain associated with contractions or caesarean sections, but there’s also a nagging worry about whether or not the baby will be delivered safely. There are some complications that could make delivering your baby a little bit more difficult. But with your doctor and/or midwife at your side, your baby should be absolutely fine. Meconium Aspiration Meconium is the green-black, tar-like stool that your baby passes shortly

Natural Pain relief

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Natural Pain relief PAIN RELIEF TYPE Relaxation WHAT HAPPENS Breathing techniques can help to release the tension in your muscles. Relax your face which will automatically relax your other muscles. To distract you from the contractions and help you to relax through them, focus on a mental image or listen to a special piece of music. HOW IT WORKS Relaxing tense muscles encourages the body to produce endorphins, which are natural pain killers. ADVANTAGES Safe for

Medicated Pain relief

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Medicated Pain relief PAIN RELIEF TYPE Gas & Air (Entonox) WHAT HAPPENS Mixture of Nitrous oxide and oxygen is inhaled through a mouth piece or face mask. HOW IT WORKS Provides mild analgesia and relieves tension. ADVANTAGES Safe for mom and baby. Mom controls the use. There is no restriction on the mother’s movement. It can be used in a birthing pool. It clears quickly from the system and helps to establish a breathing pattern for

Planning the Baby Shower

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 October 12, 2020 3rd Trimester

Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch. E.B. White, Charlotte's Web All over the world, there is no single event more celebrated than the birth of a baby. When a woman is expecting, her friends and family members are eager to share in the celebrations of welcoming a new life into the world. For many cultures around the world, one of the most important events before a baby’s birth is the seventh-month ceremony – held to rejoice in the birth to come and bring together the people that will play

Colostrum – Magic Milk

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Colostrum - Magic Milk So you have made a decision to give your baby the best possible start in life and you are going to try breastfeeding, the very first milk your baby will get is your colostrum. After delivery you will find your breasts produce small amounts of a creamy looking liquid for a few days after your baby is born. This wonderful fluid contains such high amounts of immunoglobulin (which protects your baby against illnesses), it has been described as a baby’s first inoculation! From it your baby will develop immunity to

Bringing on Labour

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 August 6, 2020 Birth

Bringing on Labour You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.Franklin P. Jones You’re as prepared as you’ll ever be – practically, physically and emotionally. The nursery is begging for an occupant. You’ve savoured the joys of pregnancy and endured the occasional hardships. Just one problem - you’re a week past your due date and feel like you may have dreamt it all - perhaps there’s no baby coming after all. They say all good things come to those who wait and you are determined to let your

Photographing your Pregnant Body

Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2011 October 12, 2020 3rd Trimester

As a child, I remember my mom’s friend had a series of photographs on the bedroom wall of her pregnant belly. She was wearing a thin dress, her long hair was falling over her shoulders and a light was shining from behind her, exposing the swell of her tummy. She looked so serene and beautiful. Fast forward twenty-odd years and there I was, clumsy and embarrassed, standing in front of a photographer in a skirt and white crop top. My ankles were swollen, my face was bloated and I felt plain awful. I decided to have photo’s taken, with my two sons