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Diagnostic tests
Diagnostic ultrasound
The most important scans are performed at 12 weeks and 16 weeks. These early scans often prove the most accurate in determining the date of birth.
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The Fourth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 14-17.
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At Four Months
Baby is growing and getting excited about, well, just about everything. Especially playtime and all the things hands can touch. Hands are so fascinating!
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Checklist – before baby arrives
Make sure you have everything you need for your baby's arrival with our checklist. Get organized and feel confident for the big day.
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What’s a healthy breastfeeding diet?
If you’re breastfeeding, a healthy breastfeeding diet is important as it can affect your baby as much as you. Get tips on what not to eat when breastfeeding and what to eat when breastfeeding.
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Stools
A baby’s bowels usually work within the first 24 hours after birth. The first stool, meconium, is blackish-green and sticky, with no smell.
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Time for Finger Foods
Enjoying finger food
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The Newborn Baby
Hello, world!
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Taste Tracker
Feeding your little one a broad variety of healthy foods can contribute to his healthy growth patterns now and later.
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Hazards to pregnancy
Pregnancy is usually diagnosed several weeks after conception. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid risk factors if you are planning to become pregnant.
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Don’t forget your support system
An action plan for your family and friends.
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Developmental Milestones
You cannot fast-track the stages of your baby’s development, but you can help by creating a stimulating environment.
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Contact your doctor
What signs and symptoms during pregnancy to be aware about.
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How to Nurture Self-Compassion
To Help Build a Strong Foundation for Emotional Development
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The Importance of Free Play
Play is so central to a young child’s learning and development that the United Nations has declared it as a human right for every child.
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Why exercise during pregnancy?
Exercise leads to improved circulation, which in turn can reduce the severity of varicosities (varicose veins).
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At Two Months
By 2 months, he can lift his head when on his tummy and hold his head up when held at his shoulder.
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Your maternity leave and maternity pay checklist
It might seem a while away, but once you’ve made your pregnancy announcement, it’s a good idea to begin maternity leave preparations and find out if you’re entitled to maternity pay.
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Energy and weight
Energy
You need extra energy:
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Baby talk: How to encourage baby’s first words.
Your baby’s first words are likely to happen after a few months of baby talk.
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At Five Months
He starts to roll over from his tummy onto his back.
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Learning the Language of Happiness
We associate 3 to 5 year-old children with joyfulness, energy and excitement.
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How to help a picky eater
Wondering how to help a picky eater? Developing a palate takes time. So we’ve prepared a menu of useful tips to help turn your picky eater into a food lover.
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Make every bite count
Your baby will drink as much breastmilk as he needs, and from 6 – 12 months...
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