Mums and Bubs

As a first time mum, it is normal that you will feel disoriented about the guidelines on how to properly care for your newborn baby. However, you should not allow confusion to let you guess what is right or wrong in taking care for your newly born infant. Here, we will discuss some helpful newborn guide that will help you ...

  Welcome to week 32 of your pregnancy.  You may find the fetal movements uncomfortable now that bub is so much bigger and you may occasionally feel his feet getting stuck under your ribs.  If you work you may have left by now or set a date when you intend to leave. Mum The ligaments in your pelvis have softened ...

  Try not to overdo things and get as much rest as possible as breathlessness may be more of a problem now.  Slow down any exercise regime to one that’s comfortable for you.  If your breasts feel uncomfortable when you go to bed, wear a maternity or specially designed sleep bra at night. Mum You are probably starting to slow ...

  In Week 30 your movements will be slower and you will feel larger and somewhat clumsier.  To prevent backache, it’s important to try to maintain good posture.  At this stage you might have problems sleeping and become breathless when you walk too fast or climb stairs. Mum You should be gaining about 500 grams (1 pound) a week now ...

  As your bub moves around, you will probably be able to feel his bottom and feet.  You will need to sit down and rest more often now as he will be putting pressure on your stomach and diaphragm. Mum Now in your third trimester you may suffer symptoms like an aching back, leg cramps, insomnia and rib pain.  Your ...

  Your breasts are producing colostrum, the fluid which precedes breast milk.  Put breast pads inside your bra if your breasts are leaking.  You may have  a second blood test to check for anaemia at your next ante-natal appointment and, if you are anaemic, iron supplements may be offered. Mum Your final trimester starts this week.  You might feel like ...

  In Week 27 you will be getting noticeably larger and will have gained weight around your breasts and chest so make sure you’re wearing the correct size maternity bra.  Avoid lying on your back too much because this might make you feel faint, as the enlarged uterus presses directly against blood vessels. Mum You’re now a third of the ...

  You have now reached week 26.  If you are working you need to decide when you are going to stop. Remember that you should notify your employer in writing three weeks before you intend to leave.  If you think you may qualify for an allowance from Centrelink, now is the time to apply for it. Now is also a ...

  You have now reached week 25 of your pregnancy and should be looking rosy-cheeked and healthy because of the increase in blood circulation under the skin. You might be experiencing frequent trips to the lavatory due to the pressure from the growing uterus on  the bladder.  Also, cramp, heartburn and backache are often problems now. Mum You may feel ...

  This week you will be gaining weight noticeably, maybe as much as 0.5kg or 1lb per week.  Your feet and legs might start to feel the strain of carrying this extra weight so make sure you get plenty of rest and wear comfortable shoes. Mum From now up to 28 weeks you may be given glucose screens to detect ...