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New mum - signs of Post Natal Depression
By Maria Muennich on 29/08/2007 01:12:08
Conservative estimates say that one in seven women is affected by Post Natal Depression to some degree - here's what to watch our for
With the physical and emotional turmoil a new baby can bring, it's very common for new mums to feel overwhelmed and at a low ebb emotionally while they find their feet. These '"baby blues" are usually fleeting and best handled with a bit of rest
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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
It's very common for new mums to feel overwhelmed, low and even a bit weepy in the first couple of weeks after birth. So common, in fact, that there's actually a name for it, the baby blues. And it's not surprising: You're knackered, you're sore
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New mum - help and support
By Maria Muennich on 01/10/2009 01:22:40
New mum in need of a little advice and support? You're not alone, find out more about the ups and downs of new motherhood here
. In fact, feeling at an emotional low ebb a few days after the birth is a very common experience, known as the the baby blues. If you are affected then take some comfort from the fact that changing hormone levels are in large part to blame for the baby
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Introducing your baby to chopped food
By Maria Muennich on 04/07/2008 00:04:34
Now your baby is confident with lumpy mashed food, it's time to start chopping and dicing
Once your baby is coping well with roughly mashed food, eating without gagging on lumps, and getting to grips with finger foods, then you can start thinking about giving her 'proper' family foods that are minced, diced and chopped rather than mush
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Winter health tips for baby and family
By Maria Muennich on 22/11/2010 01:52:19
Keep your baby healthy, warm and comfortable into the winter months
With winter right around the corner, if you have young babies and children it's particularly important to be prepared for chilly days. Whether you're not sure where to start with keeping your newborn at a safe temperature or you could do with some
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Review: Body Clock's Femme Elite TENS tiny toner
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2006 01:41:07
Dinky package offers drug-free pain relief, pelvic floor stimulation and muscle toning all in one for those post-natal black and blues
is a very common complaint for new mums, not only because your body needs time to recover, but also as you'll probably be carrying your baby around a lot, and that takes its toll on your back. Carrying our six-month-old around certainly leaves us
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New Dad - info and support for the early weeks
By Maria Muennich on 09/05/2009 01:51:05
Finding your feet as a father can take a little while, so here are a few ideas for managing the early weeks
everything from the baby blues to partner relationships to sorting out money worries. Communication skillsOne of the most important aspects of your relationship with your partner is your ability to communicate with one another - particularly when the going
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Enjoying sex and conception
By Maria Muennich on 23/11/2007 00:04:51
How to keep the fun in lovemaking, even when you've been trying for a while
For many couples who've decided that the time is right to have a baby, the preoccupation with not getting pregnant is quickly supplanted by a preoccupation with getting pregnant, particularly when several months come and go with nairy a little
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Review: Easy Peasy Bimble QD cloth nappy
By Maria Muennich on 25/08/2006 12:05:59
A great nappy at a decent price
certainly good for the absorption offered - white Bimbles are available in a trimmer size 0 Features: Fleece-lined pouched nappy with flap-out booster to aid quick drying. Available in popper fastening or Nappi Nippa versions, in white, blue, lilac, pink
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Winter health tips
By Maria Muennich on 30/10/2010 13:15:41
Keeping your family healthy and happy through the bleaker, virus-rampant months
which doesn't fade with the 'tumbler test' , fever, vomiting, high pitched cry, jerky or lifeless, blotchy skin getting pale or turning blue, shivering, rapid breathing, stomach or joint/muscle aches.If you suspect that your baby or child may have a
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