Being prepared for labour will help you feel much more relaxed when the big day comes. Even if you’ve been through it all before, it’s easy to forget the practical side of things when you’re so excited and overwhelmed by what’s to come.
The articles in this section will give you a run-through of what to pack in your hospital bag and they’ll help you to write a birth plan so that the midwives and your birthing partner know exactly what birthing choices you’ve made on the day. And we’ve also included an article on bonding with your baby; mums often wonder whether bonding will be instantaneous and, although it can be for some, it’s good to know the ways in which you can aid the process.
Breastfeeding
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Guide to successful breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can take practice, but finding a technique that works for you and your baby will help. In this video guide our midwife Wendy talks to mum Helen about how baby Max is getting on with breastfeeding and offers advice and tips.
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Guide to breastfeeding positions
When it comes to breastfeeding, finding a position that’s comfortable for you and your baby can make a real difference. Watch as Helen and baby Max try out the three main positions with a little help from Wendy our midwife.
- How to breastfeed
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- What's in breastmilk
- How often to breastfeed
Bottlefeeding
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Preparing a bottlefeed
Making up a bottle can seem tricky to begin with, but you’ll soon find it becomes second nature. Watch as mum Nina demonstrates how to make up a bottle correctly, and discusses the practicalities with our midwife Wendy.
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Sterilising baby bottles
Your baby’s immune system is still developing so it’s important to keep their feeding equipment clean and sterile to minimise harmful bugs. Watch our midwife Wendy and mum Nina discuss the different sterilising methods and share tips.
- Bottlefeeding equipment
- Storing formula milk
- Bottlefeeding in hospital
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