When purchasing a high chair, look for one with an adjustable tray and foot rest that will grow with your baby. Also make sure that the height can be adjusted, so that you can feed your baby at different height benches. Your baby will also appreciate the change of scenery. Babies always make […]
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Your pregnancy is all about preparing for your new addition. But remember that you need to invest time into baby proofing your relationship to ensure it stays strong and your partner is there to support you. Here are a few ideas to keep your relationship on the right path once baby makes three. *Schedule in
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As mothers and mothers to be, we need to fill ourselves up so that we can give to others. Here are some ideas to get you started. * put on a cd of your favourite music * dance around the house * try belly dancing * make a start on writing your very own
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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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There are two days in every week we should not worry about. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world
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* Complete placenta praevia (grade 4), where the placenta completely covers the opening of the cervix. * Transverse Lie, the baby islying sideways in the uterus and is unable to be turned. * Prolapsed umbilical cord, a section of the cord falls past the baby, through the mother’s open cervix and into the vagina. this
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Wishing everyone a happy St. Valentine’s Day!
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1. To avoid overheating, drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising. 2. The female hormone relaxin, softens your body in preparation for birth, so be mindful of this. 3. Monitor your heart rate, that’s your pulse and keep it below 140 beats per minute. This will avoid stressing your baby. 4. Tighten your
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Responsibilities: You must be willing to be disliked, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. You must possess the physical stamina of a pack of mule and be able to go from zero to 100 kph in three seconds flat. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, stuck zippers,
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Happy Australia Day Everyone, Enjoy.
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Job Description: Long term, team players needed, for challenging but very rewarding permanent work, in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communications and organisational skills, and be willing to work crazy hours which will include evenings, nights, weekends, early mornings and public holidays. There will also be many 24 hour shifts on call.
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Wishing everyone a magical, prosperous, safe and peaceful 2012.
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Wishing everyone a safe and magical Christmas Day with your loved ones. May you be blessed with peace and happiness on this special day.
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Hypnobirthing classes will be available in the Whittlesea area early 2012. Please visit the Hypnobirthing page in the next few weeks for further information.
* Not drinking enough water: If you are dehydrated, your energy levels will be low, especially in the summer months. Around 2 litres of water a day is required. You may need even more if you live in a warm tropical climate, are pregnant or breastfeeding or exercising. *Too little sleep: Not enough sleep is certainly going
Take the last two numbers of the year that you were born in and add the age that you will be on your birthday in 2011. The answer will be 111 for everyone, just amazing.
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1. Recharge: Try setting aside a day for yourself one a month doing something that you love to do. You’ll feel more relaxed, energised and refreshed. Also try to set aside five minutes each day to do some little thing for yourself. 2. Keep Active: A daily walk can provide you with some valuable ME
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Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. Here in Melbourne, Australia we had a very balmy warm New Year’s Eve after a very hot and windy day. I spent my New Year’s Eve with a small group of family members enjoying a great Aussie bbq. It just doesn’t get any better
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