Antenatal & Aquanatal Classes
Babydays is a support service to new parents and parents to be based in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Founded by Elizabeth Quinn a Registered General Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Public Health Nurse, and also a mother to four small children! Services include:
One Day Private Antenatal Classes which are held at weekends
Aquanatal Classes
Breastfeeding support and Advice
Postnatal support.
Elizabeth Quinn, Ballina
Most of the pregnant women worry about weight gain during their pregnancies. It is important that you start your pregnancy at a right BMI. It is normally found that most of the women are already overweight when they plan their pregnancy. Healthy weight keeps both the mother as well as they baby healthy too. Here are few quick tips to ensure that you are on right track with your pregnancy: Try to lose weight if you are high on BMI before planning pregnancy. You don’t need to eat for two people while pregnant. Don’t follow any diet plan to reduce weight when pregnant as it can harm your baby growth. Include more of healthy options in your diet like fruits, vegetables, dairy etc. Avoid unwanted fats / ice creams / sweets cravings as this will not only increase your weight but also lead to dental issues. Eat fresh fruits than fruit juices as they also increase your weight due to increase in sugar levels. Eat small meals if you feel too much of acidity or bloated after eating. Try to be active during your pregnancy until advised otherwise by a doctor. Take small walks during the mornings or evenings. Water […]
Having a baby in itself is an amazing feeling. To add on to this excitement, many people celebrate this special event through baby shower. It is a way where many cultures celebrate the transformation of a woman into a mother. When is Baby Shower Party Thrown? Baby Shower party normally happens around the last months of your pregnancy. This is a time when you are sure that everything is going fine inside your womb. Normally people plan it around seventh and eighth month of their pregnancy. Before planning your baby shower, just ensure that you have all your important people available to attend this event. You might want to speak to them and ensure they are available. Can someone else throw a baby shower party for the mom-to-be and dad-to-be? Normally the party is thrown by someone else to celebrate this event. If you are a close friend or relative of the family, you can also plan the party for them. Just ensure that you even discuss the idea with the family to ensure that all the important guests are invited for the party. Rest of the things can be kept a secret and a surprise for the couple. The […]
Acidity is caused due to changing hormones during pregnancy. In the later months, it is more due to the increasing size of baby in your womb which is pressing your stomach and causing acidity. It is the most common problem which many women face during their pregnancy. Here are a few useful tips which can help you get the relief you need: Eat small meals rather than three big meals: Eat frequent smaller meals rather than eating three big meals. Avoid over-eating and eat slowly rather than eating faster. Eat healthy: Pregnancy is a time when our taste buds need different types of food. Try to keep your taste buds satisfied by eating healthy food. Junk can only worsen the acidity. Avoid Smoking / Alcohol: Smoking and alcohol can lead to bad effects on your health and worsen your acidity. Avoid them as much as possible. Increase your fluid intake: Try drinking lot of fluids specially water. Fluids will subside the acidity from your body and reduce indigestion. Avoid acidity triggers: You should notice if there is something in your diet that is causing more acidity. In some it is seen that fruit juices, chocolates etc. lead to acidity. Avoid […]