Positive Birth

01/07/2025

All about yesterday 💗

25/06/2025

Hey Mamas and Mamas-to-be! 🤍

You're invited to a special morning of connection and conversation. Join uniCare Home Health, , and as we dive into all things birth readiness and baby feeding.

Come share, learn, and prepare for the beautiful journey ahead with us.

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24/06/2025

“Is my baby getting enough?”
Every parent asks this — sometimes five times a day.
Swipe away the doubt.
Join Baby Feeds, where we talk about hunger cues, milk supply, and what’s actually normal.
👶 Real answers. Real support.

22/06/2025

Join us for a warm, honest, and open morning designed just for expecting and new moms. We’re bringing together women to connect, share, and support each other through two deeply meaningful conversations:

💬 Are You Birth Ready?
Let’s talk about mindset, planning, and preparation for the birthing experience — from the practical to the emotional.

🍼 A Personal Breastfeeding Journey
One mom’s story — the real highs and lows — and a gentle guide to preparing for breastfeeding, both emotionally and practically.

It’ll be light, real, and filled with connection — no judgment, just support and shared stories.

🎁 Bonus: Walk away with some lovely goodies and giveaways to treat yourself and baby!

Register here: https://forms.gle/N4rM4mzZcvgBnnj29

14/05/2025

Expecting a little one or supporting someone who is? Join us at The Baby Expo to explore compassionate, evidence-based support for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Come say hello, ask questions, and discover how I can support your journey to parenthood. We look forward to meeting you! 💕

01/04/2025

Yes, April is recognized as **Caesarean Awareness Month**. It aims to raise awareness about Caesarean sections (C-sections), promote discussions about birth options, and encourage informed decision-making. The month focuses on educating the public and healthcare professionals about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to C-sections, as well as supporting women who have experienced them.

Throughout April, various organizations and communities host events, share information, and provide resources to empower expectant parents, particularly those preparing for childbirth. It also highlights the emotional and physical recovery process after a C-section.

18/10/2024

A newborn’s stomach capacity is quite small, typically about the size of a marble at birth, holding around 5 to 7 milliliters. By the end of the first week, it can hold about 45 to 60 milliliters (about 1 to 2 ounces). This gradually increases to about 80 to 150 milliliters (3 to 5 ounces) by the end of the first month. As the baby grows, their stomach capacity will continue to expand.

30/08/2024

Birth Affirmations!
Did you utilize this powerful tool during your pregnancy?

30/08/2024

29/08/2024

Happy Hormones - Do you see the similarity in the requirements? We need to get the basics right - Eat healthy, Sleep Well, Exercise regularly, sunlight exposure. If we are able to do all this everything else more or less falls into place.
What do you think? Boosting your happy hormones, such as serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins, can enhance overall well-being and mood. Here are some effective ways to naturally increase these hormones:

1) Exercise Regularly: Physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, stimulates the release of endorphins and boosts serotonin and dopamine levels.
2) Healthy Diet: Foods rich in tryptophan (like turkey, nuts, and seeds) can increase serotonin levels. Omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) support dopamine production.
3) Social Connections: Positive social interactions and physical touch, such as hugging, can boost oxytocin levels and improve mood.
4) Sunlight Exposure: Natural sunlight helps regulate serotonin levels, contributing to a more balanced mood.
5) Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness can increase serotonin and dopamine levels.
6) Quality Sleep: Adequate sleep supports the balance of various hormones, including serotonin and dopamine.
7) Laughter and Play: Engaging in activities that make you laugh and have fun can boost endorphins and improve overall mood.
8) Acts of Kindness: Performing acts of kindness or helping others can increase oxytocin and enhance feelings of happiness.
Incorporating these practices into your routine can help maintain balanced hormone levels and contribute to a more positive and joyful state of mind.

02/08/2024

Breastfeeding support for all

World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year, supported by WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.

The campaign will celebrate breastfeeding mums in all their diversity, throughout their breastfeeding journeys, while showcasing the ways families, societies, communities and health workers can have the back of every breastfeeding mum. https://www.who.int

25/07/2024

Delayed cord clamping offers several benefits to the newborn:

Increased Blood Volume: By allowing the cord to continue pulsating, more blood from the placenta transfers to the baby. This can increase the baby’s blood volume by up to 30%, which is particularly beneficial for preterm infants.

Higher Iron Levels: The additional blood received during delayed clamping helps increase the baby’s iron stores, which are essential for preventing iron deficiency in the first few months of life.

Better Cardiovascular Stability: Studies suggest that delayed cord clamping can improve cardiovascular stability in the immediate postnatal period, including better blood pressure control and circulation.

Reduced Risk of Anemia: Higher iron levels from delayed clamping reduce the risk of anemia in infancy, which is common in babies with lower iron stores.

Improved Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: Although more research is needed, some studies indicate that babies who undergo delayed cord clamping may have better neurodevelopmental outcomes later in childhood.

Easier Transition to Breathing: The additional blood and oxygen provided by delayed clamping may support a smoother transition for the baby from fetal to newborn circulation and breathing.

Overall, delayed cord clamping is considered beneficial for most newborns, contributing to better short-term and potentially long-term health outcomes.