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Sex after having a baby
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2007 04:24:12
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and what's 'normal'?
may now be off-limits. Some women even liken the first sex after birth to losing their virginity, so much do they feel their bodies have changed. So, it's not unusual for couples to take a few months before resuming sex and it may be no more than
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Toddlers' comforters - should you discourage them?
By Maria Muennich on 09/10/2007 12:25:30
Many toddlers adopt a security object such as a teddy or blanket as a normal part of their healthy development, but there are a couple of things you should watch out for
Having a special blanket or toy to snuggle with to sleep at night, or even to carry around during the day, is something common to many toddlers, and the attachment is usually at its strongest between the ages of eighteen months and two years. If your baby is showing signs of a sp...
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Packing your hospital bag for a longer stay
By Maria Muennich on 25/05/2007 05:39:08
If you're planning a caesarian or run into delivery complications then you - or your partner - will need to pack accordingly
, being able to see the operation, breastfeeding soon after birth etc. A dressing gown you’ll feel comfortable walking around the halls in Comfortable house shoes or slippers for when you want to go wandering the corridors A couple of towelsPlenty of pairs
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Packing checklist for little ones
By Maria Muennich on 15/07/2008 01:45:28
Travelling with a baby and/or toddler - have a look at our packing checklist to make sure you have the essentials
be something of a headache, so we've got a couple of lists here to help you along the way. Of course, you'll need to tailor the list specifics to your destination and circumstances. If it all seems more trouble than it's worth then take comfort from
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FunMum.com Distressed Maternity Jeans on review
By Maria Muennich on 21/02/2006 12:48:15
A funky and flattering look with plenty of growing power
on the smallest couple of settings there's rather a lot of jean bunched up like a concertina at the back in the elasticated section, which adds bulk. With hindsight the size small would probably have been a better option, but who ever knows how their bump is going
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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 01:55:54
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
, or at least making a start on both. Unless you've had an unusually easy labour you'll probably be very tired as well as achey and sore for at least for the first couple of days. Thankfully you have a beautiful little baby to take your mind off it all
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Naming your baby
By Maria Muennich on 11/06/2009 03:39:38
Where to start off the search for a baby name or test out your favourite options
kind of name you're looking to give your baby, you'll probably want to know whether any of your shortlist names appear among the country's most popular 100 names of the last couple of years in order to be aware of recent trends. So take a look
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Sex in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 29/10/2008 01:07:56
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and how to deal with fluctuating sexual desire
What's safeOnce a couple realise they are pregnant it's perfectly natural for them to worry about the safety of sex and the impact on the baby of intercourse and orgasm, you might even worry that the baby could be poked or disturbed by the penis
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Sleep training real experiences: Part two
By Maria Muennich on 14/11/2007 13:19:47
Contentedly going to sleep alone and sleeping through the night?
on the breast for sleeping, in our second installment Maria tries to teach her son to (happily) go to sleep on his own. Why sleep train?There were two reasons for getting our 12-month-old to sleep without needing us with him. Firstly because if he had us
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Finding your work-life balance
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2010 09:28:41
If you feel you're constantly chasing your tail and letting one or other side down then it's time you took a look at your work-life balance
: Apart from family it makes sense to have a couple of people who your children are happy to have babysit them. Make time for yourself 'Me time' is important to recharge your batteries, keep you healthy and happy and so enable you to give your best
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