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Facebook provides lifeline to isolated new mums
By Jayne Braithwaite on 19/05/2011 11:24:02
New mums are increasingly reliant on social networks, parenting websites and online forums to make and keep friends, finds NCT survey
New mums are flocking to the internet to make friends, according to new research by the National Childbirth Truth (NCT). Sites like Facebook and Twitter are making up for the loss of traditional support networks, such as grandparents.Nearly a third
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Unborn baby’s kicks save his mum’s life
By Kimberley Smith on 26/07/2010 16:16:53
Mum’s feared miscarriage actually a cancerous tumour kicked free by her unborn baby
At just 18 weeks into her pregnancy, mum Claire’s growing baby saved her life by dislodging a tumour growing in her womb. Initially Claire feared a miscarriage, but baby Harry had actually kicked a tumour in her womb. This alerted doctors
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Employers reveal mums make good workers
By Kimberley Smith on 12/11/2010 16:33:41
Working mums are good at muli-tasking but companies feel they support families too much
Two fifths of employers believe that mums are better at multi tasking and juggling time commitments that non-mums, according to a new survey by O2. A further third feel mums have an increased sense of responsibility and a huge 85% of employers also
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Pregnancy lilo, the holo offers mums the chance to relax
By Kimberley Smith on 19/07/2010 16:49:47
Mum-of-two creates pregnancy lilo for comfortable relaxation on land and water
We’re loving this new invention for mums-to-be. The holo, a lilo with a hole in the middle big enough for your baby bump, enables you to lie comfortably either on the water or just watching TV in your living room!Lying on your back in pregnancy can
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Victoria Beckham 'Being a working mum is exhausting'
By Anna Lewis on 22/02/2012 09:25:49
Exhausted new mum Victoria admits “you can’t look your best all the time”
Mum-of-four Victoria Beckham has put her extra pouty appearance at New York Fashion Week down to the simple fact that she’s a working mum and she’s exhausted.Although Victoria’s never been one to smile for the papps, the singer-turned-designer has
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10 things every new mum wants to hear
By Daniella Delaney on 08/11/2011 15:29:48
It's those little words and phrases when you're a new mum that make all the difference. How many of these have you ever heard?
Being a new mum is an emotional time. There are plenty of times when you feel you need a little extra bit of support. That's why there are certain things your partner or people around you can say that make everything feel better. How many
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Christmas Gift Guide for mums-to-be
By Kimberley Smith on 25/10/2010 16:31:42
Mums-to-be can feel left out at Christmas with all the parties and champagne. So we've found a perfect selection of gifts - for you to buy a mum-to-be or to encourage someone to buy you...
10 of the best gifts for mums-to-beNo fizzy pop, morning sickness and aches and pains could put a damper on the Christmas period of busy mums-to-be. So we've found our favourite pregnancy goodies, pampering treats and stylish baby essentials
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Fireman helps mum give birth outside a strip club
By Susie Boone on 04/03/2011 18:55:43
Mum in labour is told to keep her legs closed as baby decides to make an appearance in the family car
kind of breathed a big sigh of relief,” he said, “and then I realised I had a lot of paperwork to do.” Mum and babe are both doing well.
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Mums win claim against BSkyB for maternity pay discrimination
By Kimberley Smith on 17/12/2010 13:06:57
Two mums of young children have won their case for wrongful dismissal after being asked if they were planning more children
Two mums have won a lawsuit for discrimination and unfair dismissal from their jobs at Sky Movies. The court found that they had been penalised for having young children, reports the Guardian.Mums Natalie Stone and Victoria Waterson, who job
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Kelly Preston wasn’t phased about being an older mum
By Kimberley Smith on 21/01/2011 15:25:42
Celebrity new mum “didn’t consider” her age when planning a new baby with John Travolta
Kelly Preson has revealed her age didn’t make her think twice about getting pregnant with baby Benjamin last year. The actress, who is 48, gave birth to her third childr with husband John Travolta in November.“I didn’t consider this risk. I just considered that it was difficult....
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