Formation of sperm can take up to 116 days and ova are susceptible to damage for about 100 days before ovulation, so ideally both partners should be thinking about pre-conception health care for around four months prior to conception. Infertility is shared equally among men and women, so pre-conception care...
I had given birth to Margot via a C-section and almost immediately I felt like things weren’t right. I didn’t bond at all with Margot (unlike my first baby Phoebe where I had immediate overwhelming love). A lack of bond made me really resent Margot. I absolutely hated feeding her, it wasn’t just the pain, I was getting huge anxiety every time I had to feed her and it took all I had in me not to rip her off every feed.
Motherhood, what a crazy-beautiful journey. We embark on this adventure often bright eyed and ‘ready’ for the wonderful milestones, the cuddles, the cuteness and the fulfilling of our birthright, to be mothers. However, like any part of our life, motherhood is full of polarities. The ups and downs...
What to expect in the early days after your baby is born by Lois Wattis We are thrilled to present a three part series written by Lois Wattis RN CM IBCLC FACM and author of the fabulous book New Baby 101 - A midwife's guide for new parents. Part 1:...
