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Your new baby is the centre of your world and you'll be totally preoccupied with catering for his/her needs. Don't overlook your own needs, however. Feeling good about how you look is important, so make the time to pamper yourself a little - you deserve it.

Have you ever had a light bulb moment? A glimpse of clarity brought on by the comment of a friend, spouse or colleague that just clicks with you? The aim of lifecoaching is to help individuals develop clarity of vision and achieve their goals.

Giving birth can be a highly rewarding experience, although it may perhaps leave you completely drained and somewhat fazed for a while. After so many months of carrying your baby inside you, your pregnancy will have suddenly come to a dramatic and relatively quick close, leaving you with a baby that will almost certainly change your life.

You may be more likely to become depressed postnatally if: New fathers can feel down after the birth, too, especially fathers who are estranged from the mother of their new baby, or under stress or whose partner is depressed. Having a baby changes your life suddenly and completely.

It's fairly normal for women to have 'baby blues' (or 'third day blues') soon after giving birth as hormone levels fall dramatically, and as the reality of being a mother and starting a new way of life sets in.

Giving birth can leave you feeling utterly exhausted for a few days, and maybe even still a week later. It's therefore best to try and rest as much as possible, since a newborn can be particularly demanding in the early weeks.

Although vaginal bleeding occurs in up to 20-25% of pregnancies in the first trimester, in over 50% of these cases the pregnancy can advance successfully and result in the birth of a healthy baby.

Rosemary, Lavender & Jasmine can be used during labour to help alleviate pain, relax the muscles and induce contractions. Use approximately 10 drops of the oils mentioned in a carrier oil and massage the back region. Jasmine can strengthen contractions and so, may shorten labour.