Article Category - "New Mums & Infants"
Infant Massage with Expert Naomi Kiss
Infant massage is one of the most rewarding ways to bond and connect deeply with your baby. We are thrilled to announce we will be starting a new five week infant massage course. Start date for the course is Tuesday, April 20th 2021. Additional information and booking details are included at the end of the blog
What are some of the benefits of infant massage?Each Massage may stimulate;
- Circulatory and digestive systems
- Hormonal and immune systems
- Coordination and balance
- Learning and concentration
- Muscular development and growth
- Mind and body awareness
- May help relieve gas and colic & constipation
Your Pelvic Floor : Do you sneeze and pee?
After having two children, my sneezing and trampolining days were behind me. Literally. It wasn’t until my second child was three, that I decided to try and get help. Here is some background information that may help you.
What and where is your pelvic floorThe pelvic floor muscles are the foundation of the core of the body. They help stabilize the pelvis, and they support the organs of the lower abdominal cavity, like the bladder and uterus.… Read more
How Having a Doula Affects Positive Birth Outcome
With professional Doula Services on the rise, partly thanks to celebrity praise from well-known names such as Meghan Markle and Nicole Kidman, one has to wonder what really are the benefits of having a Doula by your side in the delivery room and beyond? We’ve gathered up the statistics so you don’t have to!
Firstly, what is a Doula?
A doula is somebody that provides non-medical support for mothers throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.… Read more
Preparing Your Pelvis for Birth with Osteopathy
A great preparation for birth is to ensure your pelvis is well aligned and there are no restrictions that may possibly complicate the position of the baby or the birth itself. First Aid for Burns & Scalds
If your child has suffered a burn or scald you need to act quickly.
• Cool the burnt area immediately with cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Clothing retains heat and so remove immediately from the burnt area if possible, however, do not try to pull off clothing that has stuck to the skin. Otherwise cool for at least 10 minutes before attempting to remove.
• The size and depth of the burn will determine the type of medical help you need to seek. … Read more
Turning a Breech Baby with Acupuncture
How can I help turn my breech or transverse baby?
Week 34A baby starts to migrate head down from about the 28th week. If the baby is still not head down by week 34 you should probably look into doing something to encourage them.
How to HelpThere are many things you can do to help turn a baby who hasn’t gone head down yet. These include
- Dropping to all fours and putting your chest on the floor when you feel your baby moving.
