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Fathers: feeling involved
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2009 02:17:11
As The Fatherhood Institute calls for the birth process to involve fathers more, we offer tips for Dads-to-Be and New Dads
advice in our articles New Dad: Getting to Grips with the New Realities and Dad: Feeling Part of the Team.As well as supporting your wife or partner, and probably doing a bit more of the running around for a few weeks getting household chores done, you
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Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2009 01:54:31
When you're pregnant, how to feed your baby is one of the big choices ahead of you. Breastfeeding is great, but honestly, what are the pros and cons?
that women should make their own choices – doing what feels right for you makes coping with new parenthood a lot easier.If you go to Breastfeeding Central you will find lots and lots of different articles with words of advice, tips and support, from
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Poll results: challenges for new mums
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/04/2006 11:11:30
Lack of sleep, breastfeeding, recovering from the birth - what are the biggest challenges to a new mother?
about breastfeeding. The support line that's part of La Leche League is a great way of sharing your pain and frustrations with non-judgemental, encouraging women. And of course there are the forums on ThinkBaby.Getting over the birth - from recovering
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New Parents Need Sleep Too!
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/04/2009 01:28:42
New babies need to sleep a lot – but sleep is important for new mums and dads, too!
of biscuits and spend the morning taking it easy, maybe breastfeeding on the sofa in front of your favourite DVD. After all, you need to be good to yourself instead of trying to prove you're a supermum – there'll be time for that tomorrow!Where is dad sleeping
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Know-how: Bonding with your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/01/2009 02:09:41
Whatever the nature of the birth or your experience of feeding, sleeping and living with your newborn, bonding is a valuable experience for all of you.
of the starting points will stay with you as habits for life if you both share them now.Bonding at birthNowadays, more and more women are encouraged to immediately put their baby to their breast. In some cases, supporters of 'active birth' methods would go as far
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