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And it all began with Henri Nestlé’s mission to give babies a good foundation in life

Breathing reflects the activity in your body and, of all the body’s involuntary unconscious physical responses, breathing is the easiest to control. 

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• Offers immediate relief.

• Decreases tension and offers good pain relief.

Use your hospital stay to learn how to bath your baby. Babies usually have their first bath about an hour after birth.

The normal temperature of a healthy infant varies between 36–37°C. A slight rise in temperature may be due to a cold or a mild digestive upset.

You and the immediate environment are your baby’s best toys. Everything is new to them and it takes time to process and feel comfortable with new and natural sounds, smells and feel.

The adult’s role is to provide children with nutritious foods. Adults are responsible for what and when their children are fed.

Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.

A general physical and gynaecological examination is advised 4–6 weeks after delivery to assess your recovery and the return of your body to its non-pregnant state.

Since the 1970’s the modern world witnessed a shift towards “child-centred parenting” as a popular parenting philosophy.

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How to make it easier for children to co- operate and follow instructions

Read below for some helpful tips to keep in mind during your 2nd trimester.

With your baby’s heart beating well on its own, your little one will experience rapid growth this month. Read more about weeks 9-12 of your pregnancy below.

The Second Month of Pregnancy

Protein (and the amino acids within) is the most important building blocks for all human cells. Given the rapid cell development of your baby-to-be it should be an essential part of your diet.

During the first stage, also known as the dilation stage, your cervix will dilate and efface from 0–10 cm.

This stage begins when the cervix reaches complete dilation and effacement, and it ends with the birth of the baby.

Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very visible… or not at all.

Your pregnancy: weeks 23-27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

About halfway through the first year of life, babies begin to outgrow their liquid diet, which no longer supply them with enough nutrients to support their rate of growth.