Category Archives: Preparation

Build Your Child’s Social Interaction Skills

Posted by Babycity on December 26, 2012

To end off baby development month we are talking about helping your baby develop their social interaction skills. For babies and infants during their development, one of the most vital elements in the growth of their social health and wellness … Continue reading →

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How to help your baby start crawling

Posted by Babycity on November 30, 2012

Every baby will crawl when they want to, after about 6 months.  The foundation for being able to crawl comes from other physical milestones that your baby will have conquered, such as lying face down, pushing up with arms, and … Continue reading →

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What to Expect at Your First Midwife Visit

Posted by Babycity on September 7, 2012

Receiving the news that you are pregnant may be a shock or a surprise, depending on whether you were trying to conceive or not.  Regardless of the amount of planning in your pregnancy, your first step in being a responsible … Continue reading →

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Giving Birth – What to Pack

Posted by Babycity on February 9, 2011

It is always a good idea to remain prepared before the birth of your new born. For this reason, it is also recommended you pack your hospital bag in advance, just in case your baby arrives early! Below is a … Continue reading →

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Water Birth and Home Birth Pools

Posted by Babycity on January 18, 2011

What is a Water Birth? A water birth is the delivery of a child immersed under warm water. Although water births are now widely accepted and practised throughout the world; at home and in hospitals, it still remains a fairly … Continue reading →

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What is a Birth Plan?

Posted by Babycity on December 28, 2010

A birth plan is a written record which will help you communicate with the midwives and doctors who will take care of you during labour. It should hold a range of information about how you would want your birth to … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Due Date Calculator

Posted by Babycity on October 4, 2010

Use our simple calculator to work out when your baby is due. Pregnancy typically lasts 9 months and is calculated from the first day of your last period. The red numbers indicate the first day of your last period. The … Continue reading →

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