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Pregnancy

Parental Leave

Financial security while you are embarking on parenthood is extremely important, so what are you eligible for as a working parent-to-be?

View details Morning Sickness
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Pregnancy

Morning Sickness

Amid your joy about your pregnancy, you may experience morning sickness – nausea with or without vomiting, that can occur any time of the day or night.

View details My Baby Has A Flattened Head
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0-4 months

My Baby Has A Flattened Head

Your newborn’s skull is thin and flexible making it easy to mould.

View details My Breast Milk: Top of the Class Nutrition
My Breast Milk: Top of the class nutrition
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0-4 months

My Breast Milk: Top of the Class Nutrition

Breast milk has everything going for it: it meets your newborn baby's nutritional needs perfectly and changes its composition as the months go by and your baby's needs change.

View details Nappy Changing Tips
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0-4 months

Nappy Changing Tips

No one is an instant expert at nappy changing - don’t worry there is plenty of opportunity to practice. Your baby may lie still, wiggle, kick and scream or do all three.

View details Ready for finger-feeding?
Ready for finger-feeding?
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4-6 months

Ready for finger-feeding?

At around 8 months old, your baby will be able to grasp and pick up small pieces of food.

View details How to Use Expressed Breast Milk for Bottle-Feeding
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0-4 months

How to Use Expressed Breast Milk for Bottle-Feeding

Bottle-feeding does not mean an end to breastfeeding. It may just be another means for your baby to continue to receive full nutrition in the form of expressed breastmilk.

View details Breast Milk Helps Protect Babies During Infancy
Breast milk helps protect babies during infancy
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0-4 months

Breast Milk Helps Protect Babies During Infancy

And even later in life. Breastmilk is the ideal food for babies in the first six months and sets the best possible foundation for a healthy life.

View details Breastfeeding Hunger & Fullness Cues
Breastfeeding hunger & fullness cues
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0-4 months

Breastfeeding Hunger & Fullness Cues

Depending on her level of hunger, your baby’s cues may become very obvious to you.

View details Breast Milk Is The Best Start For Babies
Breast milk is the best start for babies
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0-4 months

Breast Milk Is The Best Start For Babies

Amazingly, the nutrients in breastmilk continuously change to match the growth and development of a baby throughout its infancy.

View details Breastfeeding 101
Breastfeeding 101
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0-4 months

Breastfeeding 101

Having a basic understanding about breastmilk, breastfeeding and your breastfed baby will help you enjoy every moment that you’re nourishing and nurturing your baby.

View details The Benefits of Breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding
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0-4 months

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Even before your baby makes her grand entrance, you may have noticed changes in your breasts.

View details Babies’ Taste Preferences Start Before They Are Born
Babies’ taste preferences start before they are born
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Pregnancy

Babies’ Taste Preferences Start Before They Are Born

Did you know that Mum's diet in pregnancy can influence baby's future taste preferences? 

View details Pregnancy Weight Gain
Pregnancy weight gain
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Weight Gain

During pregnancy, it's a good idea to keep track of your weight gain. Always consult with your healthcare professional if you are concerned.

View details How Your Baby Develops
How your baby develops
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Pregnancy

How Your Baby Develops

Pregnancy is an exciting time, full of changes and anticipation.

View details A mum-to-be does not need to eat for two
A mum-to-be does not need to eat for two
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Pregnancy

A mum-to-be does not need to eat for two

Gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy can help your baby’s development before birth and ensure a normal weight at birth. 

View details Maternal nutrition can influence baby's lifelong health
Maternal nutrition can influence baby's lifelong health
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Pregnancy

Maternal nutrition can influence baby's lifelong health

Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life.

View details Staying Connected
Staying Connected
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0-4 months

Staying Connected

Even with a wealth of online parenting forums and a baby in your arms, it’s easy to feel isolated and lonely as a mum.

View details How to Overcome 'Mum Guilt'
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0-4 months

How to Overcome 'Mum Guilt'

Tired of battling mum guilt? Dealing with mum guilt is something many women experience as the expectations and responsibilities of motherhood are immense. 

View details How To Be a Confident Parent
How to be a confident parent
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0-4 months

How To Be a Confident Parent

Becoming a new parent and bringing your newborn home is the most daunting experience to navigate.

View details How to Calm a Fussy Baby
How to Calm a Fussy Baby
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0-4 months

How to Calm a Fussy Baby

Babies thrive on love, attention and responsive feeding. Your perception of whether you have an easy baby or not may have a significant bearing on how difficult you find parenting.

View details How to Build Post-Baby Body Confidence
How to Build Post-Baby Body Confidence
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0-4 months

How to Build Post-Baby Body Confidence

Having a baby comes with great changes, none less so than the huge transformation your body goes through during and after pregnancy.

View details 8 Relaxing Post-Baby Self Care Tips
8 Relaxing Post-Baby Self Care Tips
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0-4 months

8 Relaxing Post-Baby Self Care Tips

It can be easy to forget to take care of yourself when you’re taking care of a new baby. But you shouldn’t feel guilty for needing some alone time. Try to get into the habit of&

View details Apple and Date Couscous
Apple and date couscous
Recipe
9-12 months

Apple and Date Couscous

View details Apple Mousse
Apple Mousse
Recipe
9-12 months

Apple Mousse

View details Apple Panna Cotta
Apple Panna Cotta
Recipe
12-18 months

Apple Panna Cotta

View details Baby Dhal
Baby Dhal
Recipe
6-9 months

Baby Dhal

View details Baked Banana Custard
Banana Custard-2
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12-18 months

Baked Banana Custard

View details Banana Pikelets
Banana Pikelets-4
Recipe
12-18 months

Banana Pikelets

View details Banana and Stewed Pear
Banana Stewed Pear
Recipe
6-9 months

Banana and Stewed Pear

View details Banana and Sultana Bread
Banana Sultana Bread-01
Recipe
12-18 months

Banana and Sultana Bread

View details Beef and Garden Vegetable Casserole
Beef and Garden Vegetable Casserole
Recipe
6-9 months

Beef and Garden Vegetable Casserole

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