Often we’re too busy to notice our friends might be suffering postnatal depression, but it’s important you know the symptoms because left untreated or unidentified it can cause mums to experience thoughts and behaviours that present a risk to her or her baby.
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Making a decision on whether to have a vasectomy is a deeply personal one, but there are certainly many pros and cons to consider.
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Growing up, I was one of three girls. I also went to an all-girls school. So, it’s fair to say I was quite unprepared for my role as a mum to two boys (and a daughter). But I would not have it any other way.
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We are ALL perfect mums, until we have children. It’s a safe bet that most women would have a list of things that they thought they would or wouldn’t do once they had kids.
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We’ve all bribed our fussy kids to eat their dinner by promising them a delicious dessert afterwards. But should we do doing this every night?
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Having a decent age gap between siblings, either by choice or by circumstance, has its advantages. Sure it means you might have forgotten what it’s like to be in the trenches of parenting, but there are some definite pros.
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Breastfeeding your newborn when your boobs are three or four times bigger than their head is no picnic. You may be tired, stressed and just want baby to attach and drink. Here are some tips to help big-breasted women tackle breastfeeding.
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No two birth experiences are the same. We take a light hearted look at 15 things that no one tells you about giving birth.
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Breastfeeding can be wonderful… if all goes according to plan. But it also can be stressful, painful and heartbreaking for many mums (and bubs). When this is the case many women choose to combine both breast and bottle feeding, here are some helpful tips that might help in this process.
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Whether your boobs are big or small, fear not, you can still successfully breastfeed your baby. And if you have large breasts, it doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to have more milk than those with smaller ones. Here is why the size of your boobs doesn’t affect your ability to breastfeed….
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