The 4th trimester
What do we consider the 4th trimester? It is the post partum period from birth to 3 months minimum. It is called the 4th trimester as the birth is not…
Motherhood
Acupuncture for fertility
My name is Paula and I have been working in holistic health for over 16 years with my focus on acupuncture for the last 13. I’ve been interested in woman’s…
Pregnancy related tummy gap
What is a tummy gap? A Pregnancy-related tummy gap is called a diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA). It happens when the connective tissue strip down the mid-line of the abdomen, the…
Mum’s thumb
What is it? Almost 50% of new mothers suffer from mum’s thumb. It is also known as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. It is a condition in which the tendons of the…
What is Colic?
Colic is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms and finding the right diagnosis can be difficult. Your baby may have colic if he or she presents with: Colic…
How to Get your Child to Sleep
I spend most of my week with mums and babies and I always ask mum’s how their child is sleeping. A good night sleep is essential for a growing child…
The Post-Natal Mum
Having a baby is life changing in many ways. Whether it is the first or last one, you mothers are expected to be ready for action. You become the master…
Glue Ear
What is Glue Ear? Otitis Media, also known as glue ear is an inflammation of the middle ear with effusion. It is often a consequence of a naso-pharyngeal infection…