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Conception
The fertilised egg divides into two identical cells – then four, then eight, then 16, and then many billions, and 266 days later – your baby.
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Acidified foods: Good just like your mother said!
Did you know…. More than 8000 years ago our ancestors made bread, beer and wine through fermentation.
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Baby Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable,&n
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Common concerns in the first days
Physiological jaundice
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The Ninth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 36-40. It’s time for the final preparations before the big day.
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Food choices for a healthy pregnancy
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The Eighth Month of Pregnancy
Read more about weeks 32 to 35 of your pregnancy below.
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The Fifth Month of Pregnancy
Read more about weeks 18-22 of your pregnancy below.
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What to include in your hospital bag
Not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? We have put together a simple hospital bag checklist with all the essentials.
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Food Cravings During Pregnancy
Pregnant women will tell you they experience almost irrepressible cravings for certain foods – salty, sweet, spicy or fatty foods. Some think it’s the body signaling what the growing baby needs.
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The Seventh Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. The changes in your body continue to take place as you enter your third trimester! As baby prepares for its future exit: its eyelids are uncovered and eyelash
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Checklist - preparing to bring baby home
Clothing
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Breastfeeding Videos
A Breastfeeding experience which is enjoyable and beneficial to both mom and b
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Signs of labour
The following signs of labour may occur in any order.
1. Progressive contractions
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Understanding your child’s brain development: Ages 3–5
Three to five years old, a time of boundless energy, endless questions and incredible leaps in development.
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Your guide to starting solids
Now the adventure really starts, introducing solid foods to your baby is a lot of fun as they adjust to new tastes and textures
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Sugar: Fact or Fiction Quiz
Not all sugars are created equal and therefore not all sugars are bad. The main role of food is to provide energy and nutrients for growth and development.
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Tips for keeping your preschooler healthy after COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARSCoV-2)1 did shake
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What are HMOs, and why are they important to your child’s immunity?
The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria, good and bad.
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A guide to creating a healthy routine for 3-5 year-olds
As your child reaches through milestones, which include their development, social and cognitive skills, they become masters at their own play.
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Tips to budget for baby
There are many factors to consider before dedicating yourself to raising and budgeting a child for the next 18 years or more.
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