Between about day two and day five after birth, you might experience breast engorgement with increased blood circulation in the breasts and the secretion…
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Maternity Advice
You will be facing many questions from the beginning of your pregnancy until you are ready to go back to work after your maternity leave. This advice section provides answers and useful tips around pregnancy, hospital and birth, breastfeeding, pumping and going back to work. Our Maternity Advice comes courtesy of Medela.
Packing for Hospital Birth
Here are your must-haves and some nice-to-haves to pack for the hospital or birth centre. This list is a good starting point, but every…
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Breast Milk or Formula
Babies are born to breastfeed and breast milk is perfect not only for baby nutrition, but also for disease protection, immune system development and…
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Finding a Nursing Bra in the Right Size
Choosing a well-fitting, supportive maternity and nursing bra is important for your comfort as your body changes in preparation for your breastfeeding journey. Benefits…
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Birth Plan and Breastfeeding
Discussing and developing a birth plan with your partner, midwife and healthcare provider is a great way to explore your wishes relating to your…
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What Baby Products Will I Need?
With so many baby products on the market, it can be hard to know what you really need and what is just a nice…
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Precautions During Pregnancy
The choices you make during pregnancy should aim to balance the risks and benefits that any product or activity may pose to your pregnancy….
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Legal Background: Your Rights at Work
The length of maternity leave and entitlements vary from country to country. In most countries, women have the right to return to work after…
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Finding and Instructing a Babysitter
Entrusting someone with the task of caring for your baby can be challenging. To be sure your child is in capable hands, you have…
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