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Second Trimester

Welcome to the second stage of your pregnancy. Hopefully by now the morning sickness has begun to ease, you’re not feeling so exhausted and you’ve got a neat little bump housing the growing baby inside you. Some women feel great at this stage, but many don’t – so don’t worry if you’re not yet feeling in full bloom!

First trimester

Congratulations, you’re going to have a baby! Whether this is your first pregnancy or you have children already, you’re probably feeling excited and a bit nervous about what to expect in the coming months. From this point on try to take extra special care of your body by eating healthily, sleeping lots and taking some gentle exercise.

Third trimester

Exhaustion and breathlessness, leaky boobs and endless trips to the loo… the final three months of pregnancy might not be the most comfortable, but they are certainly the most exciting! Soon you will get to meet your baby and begin your life as a mum.

Baby smiles (newborn)

Your baby’s smile might be telling you more than you think.

9 Tips for Breast-Feeding Success

The following tips can help foster successful nursing:  Get an early start: Nursing should begin within an hour after delivery if possible, when an infant is awake and the sucking instinct is strong. Even though the you won't be producing milk yet,...

Milestones - Birth to 4 weeks

This easy-to-read guide will give an overview of your newborn baby's milestones.

Milestones - 4-8 weeks old

Welcome to the second month of your newborn baby's life! How exciting. Here is a brief guide to what your newborn is learning. 

Bonding with your baby

Attachment is a deep, lasting bond that develops between a caregiver and child during the baby’s first few years of life.

Brain Development - Newborn

Did you know babies are born with over a 100 billion brain cells. So how can you help your baby's brain development?

Dealing with advice

You will find that not all advice given to parents of newborns is helpful or constructive.

Online Baby Jouranl