No matter how many kids you’ve taken care of or how many times you’ve been to the delivery room, no one really prepares you for what awaits you. Every child is different and comes with lots of downs and ups. Everything takes you by surprise, and you pose and ask, am a first-time mother? Some…
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Caring for your newborn is not an easy task especially for first-time mothers. However, even the experienced mothers can face challenges once another baby checks in. No matter the experience, babies present different behaviours, and you will never be adequately prepared to handle a newborn. Mothers require optimum care after giving birth. Her attention and…
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Confinement nannies can help you handle household chores, manage the baby and nurse you back to health. The first few weeks after delivery are critical for both mother and baby. You will require adequate time to recover especially from the exhaustion. Your body experienced numerous changes during pregnancy in order to accommodate the growing fetus.…
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The experience of motherhood is both joyous and overwhelming at the same time. Physical soreness and fatigue, hormonal changes, baby care responsibilities—these are just some of the things a new mother has to deal with. Hence, it’s not hard to understand why about 80% of new mothers experience mood swings and feelings of unhappiness known…
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The cycle of life is long and takes us through many stages; infancy, childhood, teenagehood, adulthood, old age and eventually death. The amount of care you require differs from stage to stage because of your autonomy to think and make decisions for yourself. Without a doubt, the first and last stages of life are the ones…
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When you finally become a proud mother of your son or daughter, life changes. The duties and responsibilities that come with motherhood can be quite overwhelming. You will be adding duties to your already full plate and none of them is optional. If you have a toddler and now an infant, it may be even…
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Massage is a therapy that has the ability to calm your tense nerves, promote blood circulation and leave you feeling relaxed. The effect in babies is even more significant than in adults. A wailing baby can calm down the moment you pick her up. She will feel secure, at ease and warm. Preterm babies are…
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You have finally met your newborn. You felt the kicks and movements during your second and third trimesters; kicks that sometimes felt like she was in a Taekwondo competition! You, at times, could not sleep due to fatigue, numerous visits to the loo, hot pain on your legs… The list is endless. The countdown to…
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