First Trimester - Maternity and Infant
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Looking for some information about your pregnancy and baby? Our Maternity Annual is updated every year with the latest information regarding fertility, pregnancy and your newborn. Follow the extraordinary journey from conception to week 12 when your baby’s fingers and toes are fully formed ...
Magazine - Maternity and Infant
WEBMagazine - Maternity and Infant. Digital Editions. Packed with expert advice and the latest trends, maternity & infant Family magazine is the go-to title for savvy parents. Check out our informative articles, style tips and news in our past issues below!
What to expect from a home birth - Maternity and Infant
WEBJul 26, 2024 · After the birth. Once the placenta is delivered, your midwife will check to see if you have a tear that needs stitching. Most tears can be stitched up by your midwife. If the placenta doesn’t come away, or if you have a very bad tear, you’ll need to go to the hospital. These are two of the most common reasons for transfer to hospital after ...
What to expect from your six week check up - Maternity and Infant
WEBMar 9, 2024 · Between four to six weeks after giving birth you will have a postnatal check-up from your GP, unless the maternity hospital has instructed you to return for it. If you had complications during pregnancy or labour you may need …
5 questions answered about smear tests and pregnancy
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Cervical screening, or a smear test, looks for for changes in the cells of the cervix (neck of the womb). Changes are common enough; a smear test can pick up early changes so they can be either treated or monitored. The earlier any abnormality is picked up, the easier they are to treat. Early detection and treatment of changes can prevent ...
Third Trimester - Maternity and Infant
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Looking for some information about your pregnancy and baby? Our Maternity Annual is updated every year with the latest information regarding fertility, pregnancy and your newborn. You’re nearly at the finish line but there is lots to do before your new baby arrives. Packing your hospital bag ...
Developmental milestones 0 to 6 months - Maternity and Infant
WEBYour baby is getting increasingly active, and expanding his or her horizons beyond eating, sleeping and crying. Hopefully during this month your baby will show signs of staying alert for longer during the day and playing – which should eventually lead to …
Top benefits of choosing a water birth - Maternity and Infant
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Encourages a calmer welcome for baby. The less clinical and more peaceful atmosphere of the birthing chamber can also have a positive effect on the mental state of the mother, making the experience less stressful. If you would like to labour or birth in the water, you can inquire about the option at your antenatal appointments. If the maternity ...
5 things you need to know about weaning - Maternity and Infant
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Weaning your baby is the time when you start to feed them solid food, instead of just bottles or breastmilk. Solid food can mean the food that you eat, only mashed and pureed down to be suitable for your baby.
The seven B's of attachment parenting - Maternity and Infant
WEBJul 23, 2024 · These are the ‘Seven Bs’ of attachment parenting as devised by Ask Dr Sears. Birth-bonding: Sears says that a natural birth is ideal, with plenty of skin-to-skin following in the hours and days afterwards. Breast-feeding: It’s highly recommended by the HSE that mothers breastfeed their babies for the first six months.