When you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of things you prepare for. You have nine months to get both yourself and your home prepared for a newborn. From baby-proofing the home to buying buggies, diapers and even planning how you’ll get your little one home – there’s just so much to get in order before your baby arrives.
One thing you may not have given much thought to is screening tests. Did you know as soon as your beautiful infant is born, they need to undergo several screening tests? These ensure your baby is healthy and there are no underlying issues.
It helps to learn as much as you can about the various screening tests available so below you’ll discover more about each test and why they are carried out. [Read more…]
For nine months, you’ve been eagerly awaiting your baby’s arrival. You’ve lost count of the number of parenting books, blogs and magazines you’ve read to prepare you for what’s to come. Then, skip past the birth (because let’s face it, who wants to remember a lot of that part?) and you’re now left with this tiny, beautiful miracle.
Have you ever used the “baby brain” excuse, or heard somebody else blame their terrible memory on being a new parent? It’s a common belief that once you have a baby, something switches in your brain and you start to become more forgetful. However, look it up and you’ll find plenty of contradicting studies. Some claim baby brain is real, while others claim it’s a complete myth.
Over the course of your pregnancy, you get told a lot of information about what to expect throughout the different stages. You’ll likely even receive advice about the birth and common things to expect afterwards. However, there are some things that you aren’t told about which can be pretty disturbing. While you can never truly prepare for motherhood, here you’ll discover some of the more unexpected things you have to look forward to… 
When you have a baby your whole life changes, so it’s not surprising you are likely to experience a wide range of emotions after the birth. As well as the initial joy you feel when your little one comes into the world, fear and sadness are also common emotions that many new parents experience. The problem comes when these emotions start to have a major impact on your life.