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you have decided to bottle feed your baby

Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth.

Around 8-10 months, increase the variety and texture of foods for your baby.

Around 10-12 months, babies are ready for harder finger foods & self-feeding. 

As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions.

Physical changes

Physical changes

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.

Becoming a parent is full of Excitement

The first six to eight weeks after your baby’s birth is known as the post-partum period, a time of physical and emotional readjustment.

You may need to consider some personal issues before you become pregnant.

Ideally, you should assess your health and fitness. You may need to make some changes to your lifestyle

Your nutritional status at the time of conception and in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy is significant for the successful outcome of the pregnancy. 

Feeling healthy, stress-free and relaxed will only help the chance of you and your partner falling pregnant.

Pregnancy is usually diagnosed several weeks after conception. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid risk factors if you are planning to become pregnant.

Are you planning to have a baby soon? Find out our preconception checklist to facilitate the conceiving process and have an healthier pregnancy.

The fertilised egg divides into two identical cells – then four, then eight, then 16, and then many billions, and 266 days later – your baby.

Women have XX and men have XY chromosomes. 

Confirm a suspected pregnancy immediately to avoid unnecessary risks to your baby.

Choosing a caregiver

A detailed medical history, of you and your partner, will be recorded at your first prenatal visit.

Regular prenatal care is most important if you are carrying more than one baby, as the risk to you and your babies is higher.

Your health, and the growth and development of your baby, must be closely monitored. 

Preparing for your prenatal appointments is important. Find out our prenatal checklist, so you can ask the right questions to your healthcare provider.

Screening ultrasound scan

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.

The average stay in hospital is about three days, if there are no complications.

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

Check your basic progressive exercise programme with your caregiver.