Vaccinations During Pregnancy and When Breastfeeding

What’s the Difference Between Immunisation and Vaccination? Most of us switch between using the words vaccination and immunisation, although they don’t mean exactly the same thing.  Vaccination means actually having a vaccine. This can be an injection (needle) or taken in via the mouth.
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How Fetal Movements Vary By Trimester

One of the joys of pregnancy is to feel our baby’s movements, though it can seem like a long wait until those first little flutters make themselves clear. Your baby is unique and will  have their own way of moving around.

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What to do if your baby prefers feeding on one breast

One sided breastfeeding is not uncommon, particularly for newborns and when babies are almost ready to stop breastfeeding. This has a lot to do with the volume of milk they obtain from one breast and simply developing a preference for one side over the other.

But is one sided feeding a problem and should you be trying to encourage your baby to feed from both breasts? Read on to find out more.

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Paternal Depression: Dads Can Get Depression Too

Most people have heard about postnatal depression, but did you know that Dad’s get depression too?  It’s called ‘paternal depression’ and it’s a common experience for men. Up to 1 in 10 Dads will experience it either during the pregnancy or after baby arrives. It’s important to recognise that feeling anxious, sad or overwhelmed at times is a co...
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