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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. 

The Pros

• Offers immediate relief.

• Decreases tension and offers good pain relief.

Make sure you have everything you need for your baby's arrival with our checklist. Get organized and feel confident for the big day.

*Check whether the maternity ward has a list of the items you will need.

Items for hospital stay

Clothing

The experience of childbirth and parenthood is an unknown adventure, which results in major changes to your life. 

If you are ever concerned about your baby’s health, behaviour or development, consult your doctor or clinic sister. It is better to be safe than sorry.

A birth plan or wish list is not a set of commands and demands, and certainly not a contract.

A Caesarean birth is the delivery of your baby through an abdominal uterine incision, instead of vaginally.

Birth weight depends on several factors, including the mother’s nutritional status and genetic disposition. The average weight for a newborn is around 3,3 kg.

Each woman’s labour is unique and unpredictable. It is important therefore that you are prepared for all the possible eventualities and you keep an open mind.

In most instances, the baby’s head is the presenting part that moves into your pelvis before labour begins.

All parents worry about the possibility of complications such as prematurity, abnormality, stillbirth and neonatal death.

Enjoying finger food

The uterus

As labour starts, a mother’s mood changes and she becomes less aware of what is happening outside her body, and more aware of what is happening inside her body.

The following signs of labour may occur in any order.
1. Progressive contractions

During the first stage, also known as the dilation stage, your cervix will dilate and efface from 0–10 cm.

This stage lasts from the birth of the baby until the placenta is delivered, usually from 5–20 minutes.

This stage begins when the cervix reaches complete dilation and effacement, and it ends with the birth of the baby.

Labour support is a concept that has been around for thousands of years.

In a normal, uncomplicated labour and delivery, the use of medication is not always necessary. Your own resources are often enough.

When your baby has successfully learned to eat solid food, he is ready to explore new tastes.

As your baby develops his chewing and swallowing ability, he is now ready to take on more challenging, richer tastes and textures.

A new texture, taken for the first time, may make your baby gag out of surprise.

Choose a spoon that is small and smooth-edged. You may find plastic or rubberised spoons easier to use.

This sample day was created by registered dieticians to help meet the nutrition goals for your 6 to 7 month old baby.

And it all began with Henri Nestlé’s mission to give babies a good foundation in life

The birth of an iconic brand conquering the world

Nurturing small tummies

Celebrating trusted spoonfuls for 150 years with infant cereals

There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when your little one eats up the healthy meal that you prepare especially for them.