Whoever came up with the saying “sleep like a baby” didn’t have babies! All new parents have suffered through sleepless nights at some stage of early infancy and or all the way into childhood. [continue…]
As printed in BAMBI Magazine, April 26, 2020 Heading back to work after maternity leave can bring a mixed bag of emotions and a new set of challenges. [continue…]
As printed on BAMBI Magazine, October 2019 Cesarean sections are growing in popularity not only in Thailand but in most countries across the world. [continue…]
So there are tons of lists out there on how to fly with baby. But I personally haven’t found any on how to fly with baby – ALONE! [continue…]
Mesh undies and pads from Mothercare. The pads the hospital has are just simply awful (I think they bought too many back in 1952 and are still using up their stock! [continue…]
1. Thailand doesn’t have Midwifes
This was a bit of a shock to me but yes, no midwives. You can hire a Doula, a birthing companion. They can help advocate your choices for you when you’re in the thick of it. This is a really good option if you want a special kind of birth (hypno-birth, water birth or just natural). They also support you for scheduled c-sections if that is your birth choice. A good birth doula doesn’t judge and will support you on your journey, no matter which one it is.
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