Co-sleeping Safety Tips
There seems to be some kind of war regarding co-sleeping and its safety. Crib and cot manufacturers and media would lead you believe theres nothing more unsafe for your baby and no unsafer place to sleep, when in fact co slepping can me made safer if not ’safe’ going on a train isnt ’safe’ but [...]
Benefits of Babywearing
February 27, 2010 by Sam
Filed under Baby Wearing
Convenience: When your babies in a sling you can walk around freely without having to worry about negotiating treacherous paths, busy shops, stairs and crowds. You can also play with your other children whilst keeping your little one close. It is even possible to breastfeed your baby whilst wearing the sling as well complete household [...]
An introduction to Hypnobirthing
February 27, 2010 by Louise
Filed under Pregnancy and Birth
what is hypnobirthing?
If you want to have your labour and birth to be as least like a medical procedure as possible then hypnobirthing may be for you! the concept is based on the work of DR Grantly Dick-Reid author of the book Childbirth without fear.
It is possible to practice hypnobirthing in a hospital setting for [...]
Fertility boosting foods
Food seems to be the central factor for a healthy life-style. No matter how much you exercise or take medication and supplementation; unless you are not on nutritional meals, you will get nowhere.
Therefore many of our health troubles arise due to deficiencies of essential nutrients in our diet. This may even lead to complete or [...]
Natural fertility
an unknown author and an interesting read
First Steps to Fertility
If you are interested in improving your fertility, one of the most important steps is to monitor for when you are most fertile. Many couples have difficulty getting pregnant because they are having intercourse at times when the woman isn’t ovulating. This can make it surprisingly [...]
Fertility boosting herbs
Herbs That Can Restore Fertility
Here is a list of herbs (some are often recommended by herbalists) to help restore fertility and to promote healthy reproductive systems.
BLACK COHOSH (Cimicifuga racemosa) Antispasmodic, used for menstrual cramping, relieves hot flashes in menopausal women;mild sedative.
BLACK HAW (Viburnum prunifolium) For menstrual cramping, prevents miscarriage and excessive flow at menopause.
BLESSED THISTLE [...]
Knowing your menstrual cycle can help you conceive
Getting to know your cycle is key to understanding your fertility. You need to appreciate what is happening to your body at every stage of the month (i.e. based on a 28 day cycle, what is happening during week one, week two, week three, and week four) so that you can interpret signs and work [...]
The benefits of evening primrose oil
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) – Its Role In Trying to Conceive
What is Evening Primrose oil or EPO?
Evening Primrose Oil is the oil derived from a North American wildflower called Evening Primrose. Evening Primrose is not really a primrose, but it gets its name from that flower because the plant looked similar to an English Primrose. [...]
Baby Led Weaning – First Foods
February 26, 2010 by Louise
Filed under Infant Nutrition
Ideal first foods to offer your baby:
Cooked vegetables cut into batons, slices or florets: carrot, broccoli, butternut squash, cauliflower, green beans, parsnip, potatos
Sliced fruit: apples and pears can be lightly boiled to soften them up a little, banana, peach, nectarine, mango, tangerine
Salad: cucumber batons, spring onion
Meat: chicken goujons
Fish: any fish is good sliced into goujons [...]
An introduction to baby led weaning
February 26, 2010 by Louise
Filed under Infant Nutrition
What is Baby Led Weaning?
Baby Led Weaning is a fast growing new approach to weaning your baby. The idea was developed back in 2006 by Gil Rapley author of the book Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food. Gill is also an experienced health visitor and midwife. Her approach was that as we [...]