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New Dad: Feeling part of the team
By Maria Muennich on 01/04/2008 13:42:57
If you're a new dad in danger of feeling like a spare part then be assured that you have a crucial role to play in the care of your new baby
and spit-up and settling your crying baby - night and day. Of course it's also important that you do spend plenty of time cuddling and bonding with your baby, carrying her, lowering your face close to her and talking to her gently, as well as learning how
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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
(you can check what the newborn essentials are here). It's also the case that in many ways your lifestyle with a new baby might bring its own savings - you probably won't be eating out so much, going for nights out on the town or have much time or use
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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'?
If you've recently given birth it might not be high on your priority list right now, but at some point after the arrival of a new baby you and your partner will want to get your sex life back on track - or at least harbour vague hopes of doing so
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The Continuum Concept - as featured on Channel 4
By Maria Muennich on 23/09/2007 12:14:04
Ahead of next week's Bringing Up Baby series on Channel 4, we chatted to one of the show's baby care 'gurus' Claire Scott about the Continuum Concept to find out more about what it is and what it means to her
Concept advocates breastfeeding on demand. If you're thinking that all this sounds less than liberating, Scott would be quick to set you straight. “Once you make up your mind to carry your baby it is an incredibly liberating experience. Practically you
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New Mum - the importance of 'me time'
By Maria Muennich on 04/09/2007 08:57:50
If you want to provide the best support for the rest of your family, you need to make sure you get time to look after yourself
watching a bit of tv during a feed if it doesn't distract your baby, but why not take at least one feed, maybe before putting her down for the night, to just to focus on your baby, enjoy the connection between you, breathe deeply and forget everyday chores
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