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12/06/2019 By Andrina Wilson Leave a Comment

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights’ Sleep

Baby sleeping in cot - Libby & Co. Antenatal in home care Auckland

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights' Sleep Article written by Andrina Wilson – Registered Midwife and Holistic Sleep Consultant What are baby sleeping bags? Why should I use one for my child? And which one is the best value? Parents everywhere are crying out for a better nights' sleep. …

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22/10/2018 By Libby Cain Leave a Comment

Understanding thrush

Thrush can be present in your nipple or your breast and  is due to an overgrowth of one type of fungus -often candida albicans and usually causes significant pain. It is hard to grow on a swab so diagnosis is often just after considering a mum's symptoms, it is quite common the next possible cause …

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16/10/2018 By Libby Cain Leave a Comment

How to avoid mastitis

Breastfeeding your baby

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which often happens because of blocked milk ducts and/or nipple damage. Recognising mastitis  Tenderness, reddened areas and uncomfortable or painful breast lumps Women who have mastitis are likely to feel generally unwell, hot and cold, achy and shivery …

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Newborn skincare

A newborn baby’s skin is very fragile and delicate, as it can take up to a year to form the protective acid mantle of healthy adult skin. Baby’s skin is also 20-30% thinner so is particularly sensitive to drying, rashes, and reactions to skincare products (especially ones containing alcohol or fragrance – like many popular […]

What to pack

For labour Your support person / whānau Lip balm (this can be your lanolin nipple cream) Massage oil Warm socks Pillow with a coloured pillowcase on it Snacks for your support person Energy drinks – coconut water, nougly, kombucha High energy foods – a nut mix with some chocolate and dried fruit i.e. prunes or […]

The very start of Labour – Latent phase

The early stage of labour is called the latent phase, this is the preparation phase and it is important to let it unfold at its own pace, trust your body, it knows how to do this. This may be the longest part of your labour and can last on average 12-24 hours. It may stop […]

Baby sleeping in cot - Libby & Co. Antenatal in home care Auckland

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights’ Sleep

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights’ Sleep Article written by Andrina Wilson – Registered Midwife and Holistic Sleep Consultant What are baby sleeping bags? Why should I use one for my child? And which one is the best value? Parents everywhere are crying out for a better nights’ sleep. Whether you’re relatively new to […]

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