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Getting to know your baby
Hello,
The end of your pregnancy is in sight! The third trimester is all about preparing for your new arrival. Now's the time to have fun stocking up on baby clothes and equipment!
Get your hospital bag packed
When your contractions are coming more frequently, you'll want to be on your way – no delay. Having your maternity bag packed and ready to go will help. To make things easier while you're in hospital, we think three bags are a good idea – one for you, one for your partner and one for your new arrival (this will help dad too if he's asked for the baby's clothes by the midwife).
The first 1000 days of your baby's life are very important in setting the nutritional foundation for life.
Breast milk is the best start in life for babies. When you start to breastfeed, it will be new for you and your baby. You'll find it's something you'll learn together, settling into the routine that works best for both of you.
You can talk over what you should have in your hospital bag and anything else that's on your mind with our brilliant team of expert mums on Careline, our live webchat line, or by phone, or by email. Remember, we're always on hand to help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The best way to feed a baby is to breastfeed, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness for your baby and also many non-nutritional benefits for both baby and mother. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional when deciding on your choice of feeding your baby. Professional guidance should also be sought on the preparation for and maintenance of breastfeeding. If you do choose to breastfeed, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Infant formula is intended to replace breast milk when mothers choose not to breastfeed or if for some reason they are unable to do so. A decision not to breastfeed, or to introduce partial bottle-feeding, will reduce the supply of breast milk. If for any reason you choose not to breastfeed, do remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse. Using infant formula also has social and financial implications which must be considered. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label, in order to avoid risks to a baby's health.
