Check-up

The average stay in hospital is about three days, if there are no complications. Use the time to rest and gather as much information as possible.

After the birth your body undergoes rapid physical and hormonal changes.

Check your basic progressive exercise programme with your caregiver.

Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable,&n

Getting enough sleep during the first months of your baby’s life means adjusting to your own new sleep habits and those of your baby.

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.

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.

Apgar:
A system of evaluating a newborn’s physical condition by assigning a score (0,1, 2) to each of the following criteria:

A Breastfeeding experience which is enjoyable and beneficial to both mom and baby depends on a relaxed, well-nourished mother who approaches this experience positively and with confidence.&nb

Breastmilk is uniquely designed for each individual baby!

If you are ever concerned about your baby’s health, behaviour or development, consult your doctor or clinic sister. It is better to be safe than sorry.

you have decided to bottle feed your baby

A young baby’s skin passes through many phases, from clear to spotty (rash), to peach-like. This may be due to the transition from a protected environment in the womb to the outside world.

Possetting

Physiological jaundice

Your baby lifts his head up when lying on his tummy. His hands can grasp a small rattle, and he has started laughing.

Nestlé Start Strong Stay Strong aims to provide support to encourage your breastfeeding journey.

Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth.

Parent-infant interaction

Interaction with your baby begins before she is born. You usually feel life at about 20 weeks into pregnancy as light, fluttering sensations.