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Mums-to-be expect to lose their baby weight within six weeks
By Kimberley Smith on 31/05/2011 14:51:33
Unrealistic post-baby weight loss expectations blamed on celebrities as most new mums admit shifting pregnancy pounds is harder than they expected
Celebrity new mums have given pregnant women an unrealistic idea of post-baby weight loss, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,421 mums who had given birth in the past six months found that 84% wanted to lose their baby weight but 51% admitted
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“Snapping back” – the pressure of the post-baby body
By Kimberley Smith on 24/08/2011 17:48:06
Are celeb new mums setting a bad example to the rest of us?
Whether it’s the rise of celebrity mums and their access to round-the-clock personal training, or health scares in the headlines, there’s no doubt that there’s more pressure on new mums than ever to get back to their pre-baby weight in double-quick time.Every day’re are bombarded...
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Are modern lifestyles creating infertility?
By Louise Mellor on 27/04/2011 11:38:26
IVF should be considered as normal as rates of infertility grow, claim experts
the US study. "It may be the fact that the people who say everything is fine are the most stressed. They have unrealistic attitudes about themselves and others and think they can get more done in the day than is realistic, and their sense of worth depends
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Are “foetus parties” a step too far?
By Kimberley Smith on 13/01/2012 12:34:22
“Foetus parties” and highly public celebrity pregnancies are part of a worrying trend towards the comercialisation of pregnancy, warns Royal College of Midwives
in celebrity pregnancies, the rise of buzz words such as “yummy mummy” and the latest fad, “foetus parties”, gives women unrealistic attitudes and expectations from pregnancy. Cathy adds that this puts a strain on midwives, who have to explain the reality
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How to lose post-baby weight - by walking
By Maria Muennich on 12/01/2010 12:54:57
You don't need a fancy exercise plan to start shifting the post-baby pounds, simply getting out for good long walks will do both you and baby good
to start off modestly and then set your aims higher as you succeed, setting unrealistic expectations can be very demotivating. At the simplest level you can set your goals using time spent walking, or you can factor in distance as well. Some people may find
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Pushchairs - where do I start?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/10/2009 00:46:31
Combi, pushchair, buggy, stroller, travel system – your brief guide to what's what and what you need to know
. It will last up until your child no longer needs wheels – anything from two and half to four years, depending on the child or how much walking some of your journeys involve. (It's advisable to encourage walking after the child is two, but it's unrealistic
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Getting your sex life back on track
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2008 14:36:34
If you're wondering whether you'll ever have your physical relationship with your partner back again then read on
opportunity you have to rest. Try not to place unrealistic expectations on yourself and chase your tail trying to be the perfect everything. Is a bit of sleep more important than the ironing? More important than a spotless kitchen and an uncluttered living
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