Something a lot of women can develop during pregnancy is sciatica. This is a type of back pain that usually occurs due to the sciatic nerve becoming irritated. This is most commonly caused from a spinal disc slipping and pressing on the nerve. During pregnancy about 50 to 80% of women experience sciatic symptoms. There …
Parenting
How Much Should a 6-Year-Old Eat?
One of the most difficult times of the day can be when it comes to dinner time, especially for the parents of 6-year-olds. It can be hard to know what the right amount of food to feed your 6-year-old is, and as a parent you can often feel very pressured to make sure you get …
Can a Hot Bath Help Induce Labor?
Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. It’s such an exciting time, waiting to meet your beautiful baby. However, there is no hiding away from the fact that it can be very difficult and also very long! Many people reach their due date, and their little bundle of joy still hasn’t made an appearance. It can get …
What Can You Eat While Pregnant
Can Pregnant Women Eat California Rolls? Yes, it is considered to be perfectly safe for pregnant women to eat California rolls. It is generally advised that pregnant women should avoid sushi, as raw fish can have potential harmful impacts to the mother and baby. However, even though California roll is a type of sushi, it …
The best labor advice you need to know for first time moms
Are you about to squeeze out a bundle of joy and perhaps a little bit nervous about the birthing process? That’s completely natural. Going into Labor can be a long, painful experience and the idea of it can be very daunting to expecting mothers. There are a couple of different ways to give birth, and …
How to Recover From Postpartum Naturally After Vaginal Birth
Giving birth is a beautiful thing. Bringing a new life into the world is something that should be celebrated and seen with so much positivity. However, you can’t sugarcoat the fact that giving birth can also be a very painful experience for the mother. It is also common for vaginal pain and discomfort to continue …
How to Start Potty Training Your Toddler
As your baby grows up and becomes a toddler, it’s soon going to be time to start potty training them. This is a major milestone in your child’s life, but it can be very difficult to get them to comply and listen to what they have to do. It can be hard to know what …
Baby Sleep Schedule from Infant to 3-Year-Old
Babies are delightful and funny little things. Spending time playing with our new-borns are lovely. However, all parents love some time by themselves, and when their young one isn’t sleeping properly, they can suddenly seem not so cute anymore! The difficulty in getting your child to sleep might be coming from you not putting the …
How Do I Stop My Pee from Burning After Giving Birth
Painful urination after c-section, how do I stop my pee from burning after giving birth? It’s no secret that giving birth is a very painful experience. Once your bundle of joy has arrived you might think everything from then on is going to be sunshine and rainbows! Whilst, yes, the hardest bit is over and …
10 Parenting Tips to Get Your Kids to Behave Without Yelling
Whilst having children is a blessing, they can be an absolute nightmare sometimes! I’m sure many parents reading this can relate to the annoyance of having to deal with screaming kids who always insist on trying to flush valuable items down the toilet or drawing on the newly painted walls. It can be hard to …