Nursing strike: Babies behind picket lines
When a baby goes on strike it is not about pay and conditions but the delivery of meals; more specifically it’s about breakfast, lunch and dinner and the breasts that deliver them.
But negotiating the...
Sex after childbirth: Julia’s journey to rekindling her sex drive
There seems to be a lot of mystery and misinformation around the subject of sex after childbirth. It’s interesting that many people are happy to talk about childbirth the same way many people will...
New dad: Being a father can take some getting used to – Stuart’s post...
Now that Stuart and his wife had come back to their home with a newborn baby girl in tow, it was time to start becoming familiar with all the new roles and responsibilities that...
New dad: Just the beginning of an amazing journey – Steve’s post birth experience
In Steve’s own words, the first week home after childbirth was absolutely crazy. But like many new dads it didn’t take long to settle into a good routine and to start really enjoying having...
New dad: Baby steps a-plenty – Leroy’s post birth experience
Leroy was now the proud father of a healthy baby boy and it was time to head home and attempt to resume life as he barely remembers it. But he was soon to find...
New dad: A whole new life begins for Gaz – Gaz’s post birth experience
Gaz and his partner were absolutely delighted to be able to hold their baby son in their arms for the first time. All the overwhelming aspects of the birth fell instantly by the way...
New dad: The first few weeks after the birth
After months and months of preparation and waiting, one of the biggest days of your life has finally arrived. Nothing can fully prepare you for that moment, it is a moment of learning and...
New dad: It’s back to basics as Rodney learns ‘baby 101’ – Rodney’s post...
With their precious cargo now safely home Rodney found himself with a lot on his plate. Luckily he is a fast learner when it comes to newborn care and in no time at all...
Postnatal depression: Renee’s battle with the blues
The first few weeks after the delivery of a new baby are a time of considerable change for mothers.
Coping with all the responsibilities that come with a newborn and the changes in relationships that...
Breastfeeding problems: Lisa’s experience with expressing milk for her baby
Most new mothers don't anticipate the reality of not being able to breastfeed but it is a situation faced by many mothers.
Not being able to feed directly from the breast does not necessarily limit...
