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Your nappy change nightmares!
By Kimberley Smith on 02/08/2011 15:49:06
You're not alone! ThinkBaby readers share their most embarrassing (and icky!) nappy changing disasters
Your little one isn't always on your side..."My worst experience was when I was changing my little ones bum and ran out of wipes so while I was getting a new pack he decided that he would use the dirty pooed-in nappy to wipe his face. So I had a
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Baby brain makes you a better mother
By Daniella Delaney on 23/12/2011 10:17:55
New research suggests your brain changes in pregnancy to make you more sensitive to your newborn
development in mothers, but the benefit is a more sensitive, effective mother."Read more on:The amazing way your baby's brain developsWhy having a baby makes you smarterHow your pregnant bump loves your unborn baby
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10 things you'll never do again once you have a baby
By Daniella Delaney on 30/09/2011 12:06:51
Who knew your life was going to change quite so much when you became a mum?
Becoming a mum makes you feel like a completely different person, in more ways than one. That little bundle completely transforms everything you do, from the things you say now you're a mum to the embarrassing mummy moments that will happen on a
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New Mum: Getting into a Routine
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/08/2009 02:26:56
Small new habits within your daily life with your new baby can help you both cope in the early weeks after birth
babies a similar age to their own. Meeting friends at home or out can be the regular 'appointments' you need to give your week structure beyond change nappy, feed, sleep, make food, change nappy etc etc.However, whether you live near lots of women in a
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New Dad: Feeling part of the team
By Maria Muennich on 01/04/2008 13:42:57
If you're a new dad in danger of feeling like a spare part then be assured that you have a crucial role to play in the care of your new baby
up a lot about looking after a newborn, but you can also read up on the what your baby needs and how your baby changes as she grows (going to ante-natal classes with your partner is a good start for picking up baby-care basics). You need to know how
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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
about what will be a comfortable height for your back, you want to avoid bending down over your baby if you can. You may have a suitable unit or table already at home, and there are plenty of specially-designed changing units out there, but when using a
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Your life as a new Dad
By Dave Oliver on 02/08/2010 08:06:14
So what happens now? Resident Dad Dave gives you the low-down on what to expect
So everything went okay, and now you have a beautiful new baby. Your life has changed, almost certainly for the better, but it might not seem that way at first…Centre of attentionIt might seem to be stating the obvious that your new baby is going
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Babies help you make new friends
By Kimberley Smith on 18/11/2010 14:49:15
Having a baby brings couples closer and gives mums the chance to make new friends, according to new survey
Having a baby strengthens your family ties but often leads to losing touch with old friends, according to a new survey of mums by Aptamil.Around 80% of the 4,200 mums surveyed felt having a baby had brought them closer to their partner and 62% said
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Doctor highlights importance of seeking treatment for PND
By Kimberley Smith on 24/01/2011 12:58:32
Lack of postnatal depression diagnosis in Asia found to harm new mums' mental health
several months.Around 10% to 20% of new mums are thought to experience some level of baby blues or PND. Symptoms to look out for include irritability, paranoia and problems eating and sleeping.Find out more about postnatal depression, symptoms to look out
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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?
suggest they couldn’t cope with motherhood. The result is that many new mums are choosing not to speak about their depression for fear that their child may actually be removed from their care.The charity 4Children has revealed that in England and Wales 35,000
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