Inside Stylish Mumma’s Hospital Bag

Okay, I am going to admit something straight off the bat – when I had my first daughter Evie, I was completely underprepared. Not in the sense that I didn’t pack enough (you will get a good giggle when I mention some of the ‘essentials’ I did pack in my hospital bag). No, I was underprepared in the sense that I had no idea what was coming.
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding

I’ve just loved breastfeeding my three children, it’s such a special feeling knowing that you can grow a baby with your milk! You spend so much time feeding in the early days, but with all those feel good hormones surging through you, you just gaze down at your baby as you’re feeding him and you really feel this connection and bond, which is the best feeling ever!
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Folic Acid and Folate: The Important Difference

From the time we start thinking about having a baby we’re reminded by our GP, specialists, the media and friends about the importance of folic acid, or did they say folate?  Aren’t they the same thing? The answer is no. There is a very important difference between folic acid and folate, that can impact your chances of conception, your risk of miscarriage and your risk of birth defects.
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How to Use a TENS Machine in Labour

A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a physiotherapy device that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes that are applied to the skin. The sensation experienced is like a tingling feeling which may feel strange for about 10 seconds, but then you’ll fall in love with it, as it’s just like getting a massage, and who doesn’t love getting a massage?!

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