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Forget the baby brain – having a baby makes you smarter, claim experts
By Kyrsty Hazell on 21/10/2010 17:21:02
Scientists have discovered that mums brains grow after giving birth – and doting mums have the biggest grey matter!
Despite some pregnant women suffering from the ‘baby brain’, once you’ve given birth, your brain grows, researchers have claimed.It might feel like during the first weeks of motherhood your brain is abit overwhelmed by everything. However, according
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Baby development: Your twenty-one-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 27/09/2007 14:36:51
Was that 'house' or 'mouse'? Your toddler's growing vocabulary isn't always immediately obvious
line is meant only as an approximate guide for parents. Premature babies will develop more slowly than full-term babies and can be expected to develop in line with their age calculated from their due date. If you are worried about your child's health
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10 gorgeous Mother’s Day gifts for £10 and under
By Anna Lewis on 13/03/2012 12:19:12
Show your mum you care this Mother’s Day with these great gifts for £10 or less
Hanging pearl heart necklace, £6A stylish piece of jewellery that lets mum know you love her. This pretty gold heart and pearl necklace will add the finishing touch to her favourite ‘girls’ night out’ ensemble.Available at AccessorizeAnd here
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The smart way to look after you and your baby
By Jointace on 05/02/2007 11:42:17
The benefits of Omega 3 for foetal brain and eye development have been extensively researched in the last few years.
Omega 3 – The smart way to look after you and your babyThe benefits of Omega 3 for foetal brain and eye development have been extensively researched in the last few years. The long chain fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic
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Smoking as a Parent
By Sarah Lawson on 07/11/2008 02:06:45
Even if you managed to stop smoking in pregnancy, smoking around your baby or child can still be dangerous
If you managed to give up smoking when you were trying for a baby or when you were pregnant then you have really done well. Giving up smoking is not at all easy, though the knowledge that you have a growing baby inside you can be a strong influence
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Depression affects how your brain responds to your crying baby
By Kimberley Smith on 23/02/2011 15:19:34
Mums with depression may process the sounds of their baby crying differently to non-depressed mums, find researchers
with postnatal depression communicate with their babies and how to reduce the chances of this affecting the babies as they grow up.If you’re feeling low after having a baby, find out more about postnatal depression and what can help.
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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?
A worrying trend is growing amongst new mothers as their feelings of depression, tiredness and poor bonding in the early months of birth are being left untreated. Thousands of mothers suffering from PND appear to be discouraged from seeking
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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...
into your life a lot more difficult. But there are still plenty of opportunities to work out with your baby in tow, so you don't need to hang up your trainers. Here are some ideas. At the gym If you're a gym bunny then don't despair, a growing number of gyms
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The Child Trust Fund - a step-by-step guide
By ThinkBaby on 22/02/2007 09:15:00
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) will help you save for your child’s future. This step-by-step guide tells you about the CTF, the different accounts and CTF providers.
) What to do after you’ve opened your child’s Child Trust Fund account You don’t have to add to the account, but even small amounts could grow into something worthwhile for your child when they reach 18 Let family and friends know you’ve opened
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Pushy Mothers fitness groups
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/11/2006 11:36:41
Get some exercise with other new mums, without the need to leave your baby and buggy at home!
When you have a newborn baby, there aren’t many activities that really appeal.You can sign up for baby massage sessions at your local church hall, and you can take your baby out for walks in the park, but apart from that, it’s mostly shopping trips
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