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New mum - and your partner
By Maria on 11/09/2007 12:21:57
Good communication is the cornerstone to every successful partnership, but it can take more effort once baby arrives
When you start your new life as parents there are few certainties, but one of them is that the relationship you have enjoyed with your partner will change. On the one hand being a new parent can bring you much closer together and deepen your
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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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Working out with baby
By Maria Muennich on 09/12/2009 10:16:01
No time to yourself to exercise? Take baby along...
You'll probably often hear new mums bemoan the fact that they no longer get any time to themselves to exercise. And of course it's true that you can't take your baby along to most regular gym classes and team sports, which can make fitting those
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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
of keeping the family unit working well through the changes a new baby brings is your relationship with your partner. Good communication between the two of you is vital to a healthy relationship, but when time is squeezed for both of you, and you're both
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Tips for saving money with a new baby
By Maria Muennich on 24/09/2009 00:02:10
A new baby can be a huge expense, but it needn't necessarily be so...
baby it can be very tempting to buy them all sorts of clothes and toys as there is so much lovely stuff out there and you're excited about your new baby. However, in the early days it does make sense to hold off a while with non-essentials and see what
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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
using a pedometer (a gadget that counts your steps) a useful motivational tool - try building up to 10,000 steps a day.Don't expect to see the weight drop off dramatically with walking to lose weight. Although when you're committed to regular walking
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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
on enjoying time with their babies, but their babies miss out on the special input a dad can have in their development. While your baby might not appear to be able to do much right now, in fact s/he can very quickly recognise you and your partner by your
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New mum - money worries
By Maria Muennich on 03/08/2007 06:46:00
Few mums start off their parenting life without financial worries, here are some ideas for how to manage
Money worries are something that most new mums have to deal with. Even if you're planning on returning to work before long, for at least a few months you'll take a cut in income just as you take on all the new costs associated with a baby. If you
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