Pregnancy

Everyday|Play|

‘Everyday Play’ is the final in this series of four baby play articles. Routines help children know what to expect and give rhythm to life.  The cycle of feed, play, sleep is often established.  Play lifts otherwise boring routines into opportunities for sharing, learning, bonding and fun. Why not try: *A massage or song at […]

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HypnoBirthing – Taking The Birthing World By Calm

So what is HypnoBirthing®?  Hypnobirthing® is a natural approach to a safe, easier more comfortable birthing experience.  Using the amazing power of self hypnosis, visualisation, mind and body preparation, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, ultra deepening and affirmations for easier comfortable birthing. Marie Mongan – hypnotherapist is the founder and director of HypnoBirthing® and has devoted her entire life

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Amazing Birth

Your baby’s birth has the potential to be an amazing experience. Pain in birth is caused by the fear-tension-pain cycle.  You fear the unknown, become tense and feel pain.  When you are relaxed and calm, you won’t have pain.  Here are some non-medical methods of staying calm, relaxed and as free of discomfort as possible.

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Baby’s Tired Signs

Frowning:  One moment baby can appear content, and then loses eye contact with you and looks away.  There may be a definite frown over the forehead and eyes. Clenched fists:  Baby’s hands are no longer open and relaxed but are clenched and tightly closed Hand to mout action:  Baby can end up scratching his/her cheeks

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Pregnancy Weight Gain

As a general guide, during pregnancy the average weight gain is around  11.5 – 15.3 kilograms.   This is made up of: Breasts                     0.5 -0.9 kilograms Baby                         3.0 – 4.0 kilograms Placenta                   0.5 – 0.8 kilograms Amniotic Fluid       1.0 – 2.0 kilograms Uterus                      0.8 – 1.0 kilogram Maternal Stores      2.5 – 3.0 kilograms Extra Blood             

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