Breast Milk
It is widely known that breast milk offers the best nutrition for your baby. However, did you know that it is able to change during the lactation period, that it can change its composition during the day, between mothers and within the population?
The Phenomenon Vernix Caseosa
Probably, the most asked question in the delivery room, after welcoming the baby and making sure it is healthy and vital, is ‘what is this white sticky matter on my baby‘s skin?’ Short answer: It is an amazing phenomenon uniquely found on the human body and has many developmental and protective functions for the unborn but also for the newborn.
The First Bath
For most new parents a newborn’s first bath is something incredibly special, but also a little intimidating. It is a very intimate moment between the one giving the bath and the baby. In 2017 the World Health Organization published an update to its ‘Guideline for the Newborn Health’ which recommended „Bathing should be delayed to after 24 hours of birth.
Harvesting Colostrum
Colostrum harvesting seems to get more and more fashionable - and that for several good reasons. It not only has benefits for the newborn but also the mother.
Nappy Rash
A nappy rash is one of the most common skin rashes and about 35% of all infants get it at least once or twice within the first year of life. It is mostly seen from 9 - 12 months.
The Pregnancy Poop
72 percent of women experience constipation during pregnancy. This means nearly three out of four women. Here is why and what you can do to prevent or ease the discomfort.
Changing The First Nappy
There are some specific things one can find in a newborn’s nappy, but one does not have to worry about.
How To Change A Nappy
Writing an article about how to change a nappy may seem banal to most but there are a few tips and tricks that can be very useful when applied.