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Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment
Your very first prenatal appointment is here—exciting! With so much going on, it helps to have a list of pregnancy questions on hand to ask your healthcare provider.
Your checklist of antenatal testing questions
Baby health checks start before they’re even born. Here are some questions you may want to ask your healthcare provider about antenatal testing.
Questions to ask at your 12-week scan
Finally, your 12-week scan is here! This pregnancy scan is an important one. It can also be very emotional, so it helps to have a list of questions pre-prepared.
Your maternity leave and maternity pay checklist
It might seem a while away, but once you’ve made your pregnancy announcement, it’s a good idea to begin maternity leave preparations and find out if you’re entitled to maternity pay.
Baby names help
Need baby names inspiration? Here comes the fun bit! You may already have a favorite, or perhaps you’re waiting until you meet junior face-to-face.
Working out your birth plan
Giving birth is less daunting if you have an easy birth plan in mind to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide below.
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.
Breastfeeding essentials
Planning to breastfeed but not sure what you’ll need? Here is a list of our first-time breastfeeding tips to help you prepare.
Baby nursery list to help you
As you get excited of the arrival of your baby, planning the baby’s nursery is one of those unforgettable moments with plenty of excitement.
Am I ready to give birth? Signs of labor checklist
You probably think it’ll be obvious when you go into labor, but it isn’t always what you see in the movies. Here are a few signs of labor to look out for.
Understanding why babies cry
Wondering why babies cry? If you’re struggling to understand what your baby is trying to tell you, check this list for possible clues to help.
Coping with baby blues
Once your little one has arrived, it’s easy to forget about you—but a happy mom means a happy baby.
How to help baby’s tummy problems
Baby tummy problems? If only they could tell you what’s wrong. Until we locate a baby whisperer, here are a few ways you can help an unsettled baby.
Check-up
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.
Emotional adjustments
Your feelings about the birth
Don’t forget your support system
An action plan for your family and friends.
Getting baby to Sleep & fighting fatigue
Getting enough sleep during the first months of your baby’s life means adjusting to your own new sleep habits and those of your baby.
My newborn
Parent-infant interaction
Interaction with your baby begins before she is born. You usually feel life at about 20 weeks into pregnancy as light, fluttering sensations.
The Apgar score
Apgar:
A system of evaluating a newborn’s physical condition by assigning a score (0,1, 2) to each of the following criteria:
Your baby’s appearance at birth
Many parents are surprised or even alarmed at the sight of their newborn. It is important to understand that the effects of birth are usually temporary and the baby’s looks improve rapidly.
Common concerns in the first days
Physiological jaundice
At Six Weeks
Your baby will smile deliberately, especially for his parents. He can hold his head up momentarily, and focus on and follow moving objects.
At Two Months
By 2 months, he can lift his head when on his tummy and hold his head up when held at his shoulder.
At Three Months
Your baby lifts his head up when lying on his tummy. His hands can grasp a small rattle, and he has started laughing.
At Four Months
Baby is growing and getting excited about, well, just about everything. Especially playtime and all the things hands can touch. Hands are so fascinating!
At Five Months
He starts to roll over from his tummy onto his back.
At six months
At this stage, baby’s development is on ‘fast-forward’. It’s an ideal time for sitting up and looking around. So, what’s the most interesting thing for baby right now? Baby’s mouth!
Contact your doctor
What signs and symptoms during pregnancy to be aware about.
Sleeping
Babies all have individual temperaments, which will affect their sleep patterns. Some are sleepy and others more alert and wakeful.
Bathing
Use your hospital stay to learn how to bath your baby. Babies usually have their first bath about an hour after birth.
Schedule and routines
Routines are difficult to establish with a new baby. You may feel as if your life revolves around the insatiable needs of your baby.