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Here at PregnancyandBaby.ie, today we’re talking about colostrum, the liquid gold that you may already be familiar with. We’ll be discussing the advantages of colostrum, in addition to offering some helpful tips and tricks on how to express and get the most out of this precious fluid.Firstly, let’s start with what colostrum actually is. Between around the 12-16-week mark of your pregnancy, you may begin to notice milk leaking. This is known as colostrum, and it’s being produced in your body …

It's a question so many of us want to know the answer to. Perhaps you're looking to find out your baby's gender and are wondering how early this can be determined. There are actually several ways to find out the gender of a baby during pregnancy, including: Ultrasound: An ultrasound is a common method for determining the gender of a baby. During an ultrasound exam, high-frequency sound waves are used to produce images of the fetus, which can be used to identify its gender. The accuracy of deter …

So it's time to bath your baby, but as a parent, you'll know the potential hazards of water, hot temperatures and more. Here are our top tips for ensuring that bath time goes as smoothly and safely as possible...Always supervise your baby during bath time and never leave them unattended. Make sure the water temperature is not too hot (around 100°F) and check it with your elbow or a thermometer. We recommend the Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer Duck, which reads the temperature of th …

Today we're answering one of your most asked questions; just how exactly do you swaddle your baby? But firstly, what is swaddling, anyway?What is Swaddling?Swaddling is a technique used to wrap a baby snugly in a blanket to help them feel safe and secure. Swaddling has many benefits, including:Comfort: Swaddling can help a baby feel safe and secure, mimicking the feeling of being in the womb. This can help them to settle and fall asleep more easily.Improved sleep: Swaddling can help to reduce th …

It's one of the most asked questions regarding pregnancy; just how soon can you take a pregnancy test and get an accurate result? Perhaps you've been trying to conceive and just cannot wait to find out, or maybe you've even begun to feel some symptoms creeping up. Well, the answer is; generally, you an take a pregnancy test as early as one week after a missed period, or about two weeks after conception. However, it is best to wait until the first day of a missed period, as taking the t …