“A new baby is like the beginning of all things- wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” Eda J Le Shan Most parents worry about their baby’s senses. While there are tests that can be done to determine the level of development, the first year of life makes a big difference in the development of the senses. Here are a few facts you need to know about your newborns senses. Smell and Taste: [read more]
Writing a birth plan is a common and great practice today. It helps the mum picture and plan for her soon coming birth and allows the birth team to identify the areas they can participate in while supporting the mum. What if the birth plan “fails”? Or is ignored and not considered? Birth outcomes can occasionally be a surprise. Anger, disappointment and guilt are some of the emotions that come [read more]
A newborn baby brings lots of joys; however anxieties on whether your baby’s development is normal or not exist. Remember, no two babies are alike so do not compare. Secondly enjoy the phase your baby is in as it will not be repeated. Birth to 8 weeks: The first month is generally quiet as there’s a lot of learning for both baby and parents. By the end of the second [read more]
I had firsthand experience of mothering a Preemie when my third baby Muriithi (whose picture is to the left) was born on week 34. 1 out of every 10 babies world over will be born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. These babies are commonly referred to as Preterms, Preemies or Prems. The causes for these early births are unknown but can happen when the mama is unwell or the [read more]
Maternity Leave is a wonderful time for a mum. You get to bond with your new baby, take care of them as they grow and you rest and recover from birth. The most dreaded part of this time is its end…mums get anxious about being away from their baby, leaving baby with someone else and readjusting to work and the whole going to work process. The most important thing to [read more]