All about about becoming a mum
Newborns tend to sleep for around 16 hours a day. As per the American Academy of Pediatrics the baby should sleep in the same room as their parents for the first 6 months after being born. This could be extended for up to a year as well, however, they do not need to share a bed.
A baby bassinet is a convenient and easy way to keep you baby in the same room as you while saving on space by not going for a crib.
Baby bouncers go by multiple names in the market like bouncy seats, bouncy chairs or bouncy swings, depending on their design. These fabric baby chairs are soft and come with a harness buckle to keep your child strapped in safely. The baby bouncers don’t only come in handy when you need your hands free but the ones with vibration are good to sooth and calm down a fussy baby because of the continuous movement.
It helps make your breastfeeding journey more comfortable, helps with your posture and helps you find a good position to feed your baby.
Key benefits of using a breastfeeding pillow:
Eases the strain on your back, neck and arms during breastfeeding
Comforts and supports the baby to feel more secure
Gives baby easier access to your breast as it raises the height the baby is at
Gestational diabetes is caused as a result of increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy. It is believed that upto 10% pregnant women get affected by this in the U.S. You needn’t have ever been diagnosed with diabetes in order to get this during your pregnancy.
Maternity belts are not the same as belly bands and extenders which are more to help you wear what you want for a while. Maternity belts on the other hand are more to provide relief and provide uterus support and help keep the baby off the pelvis.
You may feel that moms make breastfeeding look so easy but don’t worry, that’s not the case. It’s a natural process but some new moms require a little help to kickstart smooth breastfeeding!
Even if you get off to a difficult breastfeeding start, it doesn’t mean you won’t come around to nursing with ease. A little assistance with your breastfeeding nipple shields and you and your baby will find a sync.
