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07/10/2021 By Libby Cain

Lecithin use in breastfeeding for recurrent mastitis and blocked ducts

Lecithin is an essential fat present in body cells and is often added to medication and food products for the number of health benefits it provides ,which include supporting function and health of the brain and cell membranes, antioxidant properties and supporting liver function to assist with fat …

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09/09/2021 By Libby Cain

Harvesting or Expressing colostrum before the arrival of your baby

It may have been suggested that you “harvest” colostrum before the baby comes. This is because we know that your baby is going to come early or perhaps you have gestational diabetes or another medical condition or you may have had breastfeeding difficulties previously. Although colostrum is …

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13/12/2020 By Libby Cain

What to pack

For labour Your support person / whānauLip balm (this can be your lanolin nipple cream)Massage oilWarm socksPillow with a coloured pillowcase on itSnacks for your support personEnergy drinks - coconut water, nougly, kombuchaHigh energy foods - a nut mix with some chocolate and dried fruit i.e. …

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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 […]

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 […]

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