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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
for some of the other indulgencies you may have spent money on in your child-free life. This may not counter your parental spending, but it should help at least a little.No-one can pretend that children don't bring a financial burden with them though
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No more babies for cash-strapped mums
By Kimberley Smith on 27/07/2011 13:32:26
Young women forced to put off their families due to financial problems
, 29% of women in their 30s admitted to putting off starting or expanding their family due to financial worries.The research, carried out by insurance company Friends Life, also found that one in six of the mums polled had already waited longer than
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Only 10% of dads take full paternity leave
By Lara Brunt on 20/07/2011 15:38:43
Dads are worried about the financial impact of taking time off to care for little ones, says a new report.
Just one in 10 dads would take more than two weeks' paternity leave, despite new rights which came into effect in April, a survey has found.Only half of men take their full leave entitlement, often citing the fact that statutory paternity pay covers less than 25% of their salary,...
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12 year old tries to sell newborn baby!
By Anna Lewis on 13/03/2012 17:38:32
A child has been arrested in Greece for trying to sell a 10 week old baby for £10K
.The baby – whose relationship to the family is unknown – is safe and being kept under observation in hospital.Anecdotal evidence suggests that because of Greece’s recent financial crisis many families have been forced to give up their children.Read more
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Guide to childcare
By Kimberley Smith on 23/08/2010 15:34:44
Returning to work and wondering what childcare your baby needs? We look all your childcare options from nurseries to au pairs, full-time nannies to part-time babysitters and going without
For many mums, childcare is one of the main concerns when considering a return to work from maternity leave. There are plenty of options but not all will be suitable for your family or be worth your while financially. There's a lot to think about
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Nearly half of dads won’t use new paternity rights
By Liz trotter on 29/03/2011 14:03:05
Concerns about their careers will prevent four in ten dads taking advantage of new parental leave laws
the extra time would turn it down for financial reasons.“The Government may have recognized that fathers today are a lot more hands-on than they may have been in the past, but putting legislation in to support this is only part of the battle. The biggest
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The best value baby gear of 2011
By Cerys Edwards on 24/05/2011 09:08:10
With money tighter than ever, mums want products that offer them the best value, which more than ever means that they do more than one job. Here are our faves
Buggies that convert from single to double and back againYour buggy takes a big chunk of your pre-baby cash, so choosing one that has the longest lifespan makes financial sense, especially if you're planning Buggy manufacturers have cottoned onto
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NHS IVF post code lottery condemned by MPs
By Kimberley Smith on 09/06/2011 14:11:46
Health service criticised for ignoring NICE guidelines and causing variations in the availability of IVF across the UK
also found that three PCTs did not offer IVF at all.“In line with NHS trusts across the country, we did have to face some tough decisions last year to ensure that we met our legal duty to break even financially,” explained a spokeswoman for NHS West
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Pregnancy stress link to ADHD
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2007 00:42:05
Researchers claim a link between extreme antenatal stress and problems such as ADHD, childhood anxiety and mental ability.
and that pregnant women should not unduly worry. (For example, dreams or daytime worries about the birth, or the health of the baby, or domestic financial arrangements, are completely normal for any woman in pregnancy.)They cited experiences like domestic abuse
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'Going Home Packs' for Premature Babies
By Sarah Lawson on 03/11/2009 02:14:29
The baby charity Bliss offer special support for families when they leave hospital
, breastfeeding and weaning, financial advice and helpful facts for fathers.The pack also includes a voucher booklet full for discounts with brands such as Fairy Non Bio, Pampers and Mothercare. Kath Barne, Ward Manager at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax said
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