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 […]
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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 […]