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Feeling healthy, stress-free and relaxed will only help the chance of you and your partner falling pregnant.
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Both the foods and the drinks you offer your toddler are important in helping her to grow up healthy.
What drinks should I offer?
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As children begin eating from the family table, their diets begin to mirror diet patterns of older siblings and adults
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Diagnosis and signs of the pregnancy
Confirm a suspected pregnancy immediately to avoid unnecessary risks to your baby.
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A new baby cries a great deal of the time. It is her only way of communicating. It is difficult at first to know why she cries, but your ability to interpret her cries will improve with time.
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Clinics and primary health services are freely available in most countries in Southern Africa. Locate your closest clinic and the telephone number from your local authority or hospital.
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Poor crèche sanitation and hygiene is a major problem in South Africa and remains a high risk area for infection among crèche going children.
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And it all began with Henri Nestlé’s mission to give babies a good foundation in life
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Breathing reflects the activity in your body and, of all the body’s involuntary unconscious physical responses, breathing is the easiest to control.
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The Pros
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Offers immediate relief.
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Decreases tension and offers good pain relief.
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Use your hospital stay to learn how to bath your baby. Babies usually have their first bath about an hour after birth.
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The normal temperature of a healthy infant varies between 36–37°C. A slight rise in temperature may be due to a cold or a mild digestive upset.
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You and the immediate environment are your baby’s best toys. Everything is new to them and it takes time to process and feel comfortable with new and natural sounds, smells and feel.
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A quiz for mums of 6-7 month olds
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The adult’s role is to provide children with nutritious foods. Adults are responsible for what and when their children are fed.
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Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.
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A general physical and gynaecological examination is advised 4–6 weeks after delivery to assess your recovery and the return of your body to its non-pregnant state.
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Streamlining the parenting experience: Common beliefs that impact on parental joy and confidence
Since the 1970’s the modern world witnessed a shift towards “child-centred parenting” as a popular parenting philosophy.
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How to make it easier for children to co- operate and follow instructions
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General tips for your 2nd trimester
Read below for some helpful tips to keep in mind during your 2nd trimester.
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A guide to family meals for toddlers
Wondering how you can enjoy family meals for toddlers? Eating together is a lovely way to bring everyone together and to teach your toddler about healthy eating.
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How to handle toddler sleep problems
You know they’re tired, but they refuse to listen—and try as you will, the land of nod seems but a distant dream.
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