First weeks of life are tough for a newborn! After almost 1 year in a 5-star hotel, warm and cosy, with food and everything at your own discretion, you are thrown out into the cold cruel world, filled with noise and light and uncounted images you have never seen before. You find yourself alone. Mummy’s […]
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Breastfeeding, a Blessing or a Curse?
When preparing for the arrival of my baby I got informed about the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the new mum, so I was aware that: breast milk contains antibodies that help the baby fight off viruses and bacteria breastfeeding lowers the baby’s risk of having asthma or allergies babies who are breastfed exclusively […]
Overcoming My Greatest Fear – Childbirth
I have always wanted to have a baby. It was a dream of mine. It was an idea that collided with my deepest, greatest fear – the fear of childbirth! (My fear was becoming a phobia: tokophobia!) So when my wish actually materialised and I got pregnant, the first thought that struck me was: I have to […]
Life with a Newborn: Expectations vs Reality
Having a baby is a unique experience for each and every family! We all have different expectations, and your reality is just your baby’s and yours. When I was expecting my baby, everything was so new and exciting! There was a completely new life ahead of me – a life I had previously only dreamed […]