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Coping with backache as a new mum
By Maria Muennich on 27/07/2007 06:01:10
Backache is a very common problem for new mums, but there are steps you can take to prevent it
Unless you've had a job involving lifting and carrying, the way in which you lift things has probably never been so important to the health of your back as it is now you have a baby. Your newborn probably feels incredibly small and light, but you
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New mum - aches and pains
By Maria Muennich on 31/07/2007 06:57:45
Aches and pains are to be expected for a new mum in the early weeks, here's what to expect and how to cope
when you're carrying a weighty bump around, and for most mums birth will bring some welcome relief. However, once baby is there you'll probably be picking her up and carrying her around plenty. Meanwhile the muscles that help support your back
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New mothers ignoring signs of postnatal depression
By Emma Daly on 03/10/2011 17:50:02
Why are mothers keeping quiet about PND when it affects 10 to 15 percent ofnew mums?
professional help due to the stigma attached to the condition.In a study carried out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, a third of women weren’t even aware that they were experiencing PND. Many others chose to ignore the signs, worrying that this would
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The Continuum Concept - as featured on Channel 4
By Maria Muennich on 23/09/2007 12:14:04
Ahead of next week's Bringing Up Baby series on Channel 4, we chatted to one of the show's baby care 'gurus' Claire Scott about the Continuum Concept to find out more about what it is and what it means to her
Concept advocates breastfeeding on demand. If you're thinking that all this sounds less than liberating, Scott would be quick to set you straight. “Once you make up your mind to carry your baby it is an incredibly liberating experience. Practically you
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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
, you can take your baby along with you and you'll burn up even more calories by pushing the pram or carrying your little one as you walk. And while it's one of the simpler forms of exercise, regular walking can bring a whole string of other health
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Tech savvy mums
By Monica Stylli on 01/08/2008 00:54:16
Modern mums lead the way when it comes to technology in the home says new survey
A recent study suggests that more than half of modern mums are in control of the technology in their homes. 1000 women took part in the survey carried out by Windows Live and the results showed that 55% of mums questioned were in charge
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Your three-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 06/02/2005 08:51:18
Heads up
on her legs if you support her in a standing position.Many of your baby’s movements are still reflexive, but more and more of them are now deliberate. She’s beginning to understand cause and effect, and learning how you react to her when she cries, smiles
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New Dad - coping with the pressure of expectations
By ThinkBaby on 11/03/2008 10:50:26
Demands on a new dad's time can come thick and fast, so how do avoid being ground down by the weight of expectation?
So, you're new baby has arrived and you're no longer just a man, a bloke, you're a father. With that, of course, comes a weight of new responsibilities, pressures and expectations, seemingly from all directions. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion
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Baby development: Your sixteen-month-old
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2007 10:31:05
Building, climbing, scribbling, cuddling and falling down could all be themes this month
. This is incredibly exciting for her and can be a bit of a headache for you. Of course, you have to again re-assess your baby-proofing and re-think what is potentially within your toddler's reach.Even if your toddler is now almost running around the place she'll still
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Working out from home
By ThinkBaby on 29/03/2009 07:49:31
You don't need to be a gym bunny to free yourself of your baby weight
It's an age-old problem. It's been at least nine months since you had your baby and you're still uncomfortably carrying round extra pounds that somehow just aren't yours. But if you're juggling children, job, house and other commitments and simply
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